104 Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 2024–2025 Leave from Studies It is recognized that students may need to temporarily discontinue all coursework (including pharmacy practice experiences) either voluntarily or by administrative action. This can occur through a leave of absence (LOA) or an administrative break in enrollment. All leave time is counted toward the graduation requirement of completing the program, starting from the date of matriculation into the Silverman College of Pharmacy. 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is a university-approved temporary period of time during which the student is not in attendance but is not considered withdrawn from the university.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 Services to determine whether their circumstances warrant an LOA request and to discuss the impacts of an approved LOA with the Office of Academic Services 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. 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment An administrative break in enrollment may be voluntary, imposed by the dean, or may occur when a student is absent for 20 percent or more of any course (including didactic and experiential). A student requesting a voluntary administrative break in enrollment must complete the proper paperwork obtained from the Office of Student Services. Additionally, a student must meet with a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid to establish the parameters of the student’s 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. During an administrative break in enrollment, the student must follow the prescribed instructions and requirements associated with the administrative break in enrollment and, if applicable, complete rehabilitation or treatment for the reason that precipitated the necessity for the administrative break in enrollment. To resume the program, the student may be required to meet with the associate dean of the program and show that the preestablished instructions and requirements have been met and that the student shows reasonable likelihood that previous problem(s) will not recur and is eligible to resume the program.
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