Probation
Probation is assigned to students who do not meet academic, clinical, or co-curricular requirements but are permitted to continue in the program under specified conditions.
*Probation status may be applied only once during the program.
Criteria for Probation
Approved Waiver of Dismissal
Failure of a didactic course (below 74% or “C”)
Failure of a clinical course
Approved continuation in the program following dismissal criteria
Co-Curricular Requirement Deficiency
Failure to meet required co-curricular components, such as Interprofessional Education (IPE) or community service requirements
Compliance requirements (e.g., certifications, health records)
Probation Procedure
The dean or designee will notify the Registrar that a student meets the criteria for probation.
The Registrar will send official notification to the student, dean, and academic advisor of their probation status
The advisor will meet with the dean to determine the criteria of the probation plan prior to the meeting with the student
The student must meet with their advisor and dean within three (3) business days from the notification date to review the probation plan
Students who do not meet with their advisor and dean during the above timeframe will be dismissed from the program
The dean must approve the final probation plan
Failure to comply with all conditions of the probation plan will result in dismissal of the program.
The probation plan is submitted to the Registrar to be part of the student’s official record.
Duration of Probation
The probation is limited to one academic semester unless otherwise specified.
Outcomes of Probation
Return to Good Standing
Continuation of probation at program discretion
Dismissal for failure to meet probation requirements
Documentation
Notification and the signed Probation Plan will be maintained in the student’s academic file.
The academic advisor will follow up with the student as written in the probation plan. Documentation is entered in the student information system (SIS).