144 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2024–2025 A student not in good standing may be administratively removed from the student’s next unit of academic instruction at the discretion of the college’s Office of Student Affairs leadership team. When this occurs, the student will be advised of the student’s ability to continue academic training after meeting with the committee. C. Leave from Studies It is recognized that students may need to temporarily discontinue all coursework (which includes clinical rotations) either voluntarily or by administrative action. This can occur through a leave of absence (LOA) or an administrative break in enrollment. 1. Leave of Absence (LOA) A leave of absence (LOA) is a university-approved temporary period of time during which the student is not in attendance, but is not considered withdrawn from the university. Students who experience extenuating and unavoidable circumstances that prevent them from maintaining an active status through continuous enrollment must consult with the Office of Student Affairs to determine whether their circumstances warrant an LOA request, and to discuss the impacts of an approved LOA on their degree/program completion, academic standing, course grades, and conditions for return. Financial aid recipients who wish to request an LOA must also consult with a financial aid counselor to learn about impacts on their financial aid eligibility. An LOA request must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the semester/term for the leave. Leaves requested after the semester/term has begun will be considered for approval only in a documented extreme circumstance. An approved LOA may be granted for up to 180 days within a 12-month period. For more details, including the Leave of Absence Request Form, visit the Office of the University Registrar’s website at nova.edu/registrar /policies/leave-of-absence-policy.html. A student is not eligible to take an LOA during the summer semester preceding the start of the M3 class year of study or at any time during the M3 class year of study except for documented medical reasons or for special circumstances approved by the SPAC. All leave time is counted toward the graduation requirement of completing the program within 150 percent (6 years) of the time for the program’s curriculum, starting from the date of matriculation into the M.D. program. 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment An administrative break in enrollment may be voluntary or mandated. A student requesting a voluntary administrative break in enrollment must complete the proper paperwork obtained from the Office of Student Affairs. Additionally, a student must meet with a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid to establish the parameters of the financial aid. The financial aid of a student on an administrative break in enrollment will be adjusted accordingly, which may require a return of previously disbursed money. A student will not be able to obtain financial aid during an administrative break in enrollment regardless of the reason for the administrative break in enrollment.
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