College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Master of Dental Science Certificate Program 2024–2025 155 No withdrawals are allowed once there are only three weeks left in a course/semester. Students failing to complete a course and/or semester at or after this time frame will receive the grade they earned as of their date of withdrawal, in each course. 8. 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is a university-approved temporary period of time during which the student is not in attendance but is not considered withdrawn from the university.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. All leave time is counted toward the completion of the program within a maximum of two years from the date of matriculation into the M.D.S. program. B. Academic Standing Students are considered to be in good academic standing when they demonstrate the academic performance level and behavioral policies and protocols in accordance with the NSU Student Handbook. Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures The Student Progress Committee (SPC) is appointed by the dean to monitor student academic and professional standards, as determined by the faculty of the M.D.S. program. Students not in good standing will be invited to meet with the SPC. Academic Remediation There is no opportunity to remediate a failed course in the M.D.S. program. Program Policies To successfully complete the program, students must • be of good moral and ethical character • have successfully passed all required courses in the M.D.S. curriculum • have successfully completed all assigned curriculum requirements for the M.D.S program with a GPA of C (2.0) or higher for students graded on the alpha letter system
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