An approved LOA is intended to provide students with the opportunity to return and successfully complete the Program while preserving academic integrity and patient safety. Granting an LOA is not automatic and is subject to Program and University approval. Eligibility To be eligible for an LOA, students must generally: ● Be currently enrolled in the MSPAS Program. ● Be in good academic and professional standing, unless the leave request is directly related to the extenuating circumstance. ● Demonstrate a reasonable expectation of returning to complete the curriculum. ● Meet with the Program Director or designated faculty advisor. ● Submit all required documentation supporting the request. Students who are under investigation for professionalism or academic misconduct are not automatically eligible for an LOA, and each request will be reviewed individually. Request Procedure Students requesting a Leave of Absence shall: 1. Notify the PA Program Director as soon as reasonably possible. 2. Meet with their faculty advisor or PA Program Director. 3. Develop an individualized Academic Completion and Return Plan. 4. Complete the official National Louis University Leave of Absence Request Form. 5. Submit all required supporting documentation. 6. Obtain all required Program and University approvals. The PA Program Director shall review the request and determine whether the proposed leave is consistent with student success, academic progression, accreditation requirements, and available cohort placement. The completed request shall be forwarded to the appropriate University office in accordance with National Louis University procedures. Academic Completion and Return Plan Prior to approval, the student and Program shall develop a written plan addressing: ● Coursework completed
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