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- This process is not a routine substitute for APRC regulated academic disciplinary action when there is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct (regulation 6.0021) nor will it supplant the USF’s policy for addressing violations of substance abuse and alcohol policies.
- If a student’s expressed behavior is reported (by self or others) or appears to be the result of a physical or psychological health-related issue, the MCOM Associate Dean for Student Affairs (or other designated officer [e.g., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs on the USF-LV campus) will refer the matter to a designated MCOM committee (comparable to SOCAT), which will refer the matter to designated health and wellness professionals as to determine if the student’s behaviors or physical circumstances meet criteria for:
- Recommending a voluntary health-related withdrawal or leave of absence as needed or recommended by a qualified independent health care provider.
- Requiring involuntary withdrawal with mandatory assessment and brief monitored intervention.
- Invoking immediate temporary suspension if the student refuses to comply with policy and/or treatment recommendations or is determined to be an immediate direct threat to self or others.
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Intention to Return Following Extended (2 months or longer) Voluntary Leave of Absence
1. The student must notify the Associate Dean for Student Affairs
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of an intent to resume enrollment (in writing) at least one month prior to anticipated return to medical studies.
i. If a student finds that
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they need to extend the leave of absence, this must be requested in writing to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs
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at least two (2) weeks prior to the initially designated/anticipated date of return. This request will be referred to the leave of absence committee for consideration and a decision.
Intention to Return Following Involuntary Leave of Absence
1. Students must have fulfilled any requirements directed by the APRC prior to a return to medical studies.
2. Students on a leave of absence initiated by the APRC may maintain such status for a maximum of two (2) years. In order to return to enrollment, the student must petition the APRC
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at least one month prior to return to enrollment. The APRC will consider these petitions regardless of the reason enrollment was discontinued. When petitioning the APRC, the student must provide information that will support that return to enrollment is justified. This is required regardless of the reason for the leave of absence.
3. Petitions for return to enrollment may be considered at any regular or called meeting of the APRC. The timing of the return to enrollment will be based upon that which is deemed most appropriate to the student’s status and schedule. Students may be required to repeat parts of the curriculum that have previously been successfully completed.
4. Return to enrollment may be denied if all available positions (seats) are filled, even if a student meets all other qualifications.