Interruption in Academic Progression
Progression in a student’s academic program can be interrupted for various reasons, resulting in gaps within the scheduled curriculum. These interruptions may include a leave of absence, a recession, withdrawal, or dismissal.
Leave of Absence
A leave of absence may be granted from LMU-DCOM for one of the following reasons:
Medical Leave
Medical leave is defined as a student developing a medical condition that will temporarily not allow them to continue their studies
Personal Leave
Personal leave is defined as a student experiencing a sudden and unexpected event that will temporarily not allow them to continue their studies (i.e., military deployment)
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
Recessed Professional Leave
Recessed Professional Leave is defined as a student agreeing to participate in an a leave of absence when they have not achieved the academic benchmarks required to progress in the curriculum. A student may not request to be placed on Recessed Professional Leave.
Scholarly Leave
Scholarly Leave is defined as a student taking a leave of absence to participate in an external professional development opportunity (e.g., research) outside of LMU-DCOM’s oversight.
Only the appropriate Assistant/Associate Dean of Students at your location or the Anatomical Education Program Director and the CAO/Dean of LMU-DCOM can grant a leave of absence. All forms of leave of absence may require the student to provide documentation to support their request for leave. For a student to request a leave of absence, the student must submit a written request and meet with the Director of Students and Academic Advancement to discuss the reasons for the leave. LMU-DCOM will then notify the student in writing about the decision regarding the leave and any requirements about the student’s return to campus. Leave of absence is granted for up to one year.
Before a student’s leave of absence can begin, they must go through LMU-DCOM’s prescribed checkout procedure, including documented discussion the LMU financial aid office, as directed by the Director of Students and Academic Advancement.
Students seeking to return from a leave of absence must ensure that all approved terms and conditions of the leave have been met and are submitted in writing before reinstatement will be granted. The submission of this paperwork is the responsibility of the student and must be submitted in writing to the Director of Students and Academic Advancement.
Recession
Upon recommendation from an SPC and approval from the respective Anatomical Education Program Director and the CAO/Dean of LMU-DCOM, a student may agree to being recessed by being removed from their current academic cohort and allowed to return as a member of the cohort one graduation year behind.
Suspension
If an SPC deems the actions of a student suspendable, they may recommend to the CAO/Dean that a student be suspended from LMU-DCOM. Suspension is a temporary removal of a student from their enrollment status at LMU. During the suspension period, the student is barred from attending classes, accessing University facilities, participating in university activities, and living in university housing. Only the student’s respective Anatomical Education Program Director and the CAO/Dean of LMU-DCOM can reinstate a student once suspended.
Withdrawal
Students considering a withdrawal from LMU-DCOM must inform the Anatomical Education Program Director and the Assistant/Associate Dean of Students at their location. The official date of the withdrawal will be the date of receipt of the student’s official request. If a student withdraws from LMU-DCOM, the Office of Student Financial Services and the LMU Student Accounts Office will determine any refund calculations and balances due.
- When a student withdraws from the university with three weeks or more remaining in the semester, their transcript will reflect a combination of the following:
- The grade earned for all completed courses
- WD for any course not yet started or in progress
- When a student withdraws from the university with less than three weeks remaining in the semester, their transcript will reflect a combination of the following:
- The grade earned for all completed courses
- F for any course in progress