Students are encouraged to consider the substantial time commitment associated with PA education before accepting or continuing employment. Students experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to utilize appropriate National Louis University resources, including financial aid, financial counseling, and student support services. Financial hardship or employment obligations do not alter the academic or clinical requirements of the PA Program. 8. Consequences of Employment-Related Noncompliance Maintaining employment is not, by itself, considered a violation of this policy. However, students remain subject to all applicable NLU and PA Program academic, attendance, professionalism, clinical education, and progression policies. If employment contributes to missed classes or clinical experiences, poor academic or clinical performance, failure to complete required work, unprofessional conduct, or failure to meet program requirements, the student may be subject to the same academic or professional consequences applicable to all students in the NLU PA Program. The program will not provide exceptions or accommodations solely because a student has chosen to work. 9. Student Acknowledgment Upon matriculation, students will acknowledge that they have reviewed and understand this policy and agree that:
1. The NLU PA Program strongly discourages employment while enrolled. 2. The PA Program is a rigorous, full-time graduate professional program.
3. Students who choose to work remain responsible for meeting all program requirements. 4. Employment will not be accepted as a basis for modifying program requirements. 5. The program will not accommodate employment-related conflicts. 6. Employment will not constitute an approved reason for missing required academic or clinical activities. 7. Clinical schedules will not be modified solely to accommodate employment. 8. Failure to meet program requirements because of employment may result in consequences under applicable NLU or PA Program policies.
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