VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

Permanent Withdrawal A permanent withdrawal is reserved for cases where substantial evidence exists that the student will not be capable of returning to the curricular program within the next academic year, or the student was not in good standing when the leave was taken, or if it is determined the student would not likely be successful on return. A permanent withdrawal may be made for administrative, medical, or academic reasons or by personal choice of the student. All requests for withdrawal must be made in writing to the Office of Student Affairs. Approved permanent withdrawals must be reviewed and approved by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Campus Dean. Classifications for Withdrawal A withdrawal, whether temporary or permanent may be granted for military, personal, or medical reasons. Medical Withdrawal A temporary medical withdrawal is granted to a student who has: • An approved medical leave of absence that is less than 180 days in any 12-month period, or • An approved medical leave that substantially interrupts the curriculum but the student is anticipated to return in the next academic year. A medical withdrawal is granted to a student who has a medical condition that warranted a medical leave that exceeds 180 days in one academic year. A medical withdrawal requires re-application through the admissions process. The Admissions Committee will only grant readmission to applicants who left the institution from a medical withdrawal who were in good academic standing at the time of withdrawal and who are deemed to be eligible for and medically / academically capable of successfully completing the curriculum upon return. The Promotion Board will meet on any student who was medically withdrawn in good academic standing to determine eligibility for reinstatement. The Promotion Board determines any advanced placement in the curriculum if reinstated. A student must be reinstated within eighteen months to be considered by the Promotion Board for advanced placement, and student may be required to complete or audit courses depending upon the advanced placement. Military Withdrawal Military withdrawal is granted to a student whose military reserve obligations may require a period of absence from the academic program when they are called to extended active duty. Readmission is guaranteed pending proof of compliance with the minimal technical standards and the Honor Code of Conduct. If the student returns within five years, they will be placed in the curriculum as close to their current position as possible in order to provide them the appropriate continuum in the curriculum and the training required to be successful, competent, and able to perform well on their board exams. In any case, the student will not be charged any additional tuition from their original obligation. The Campus Dean and Associate Deans will meet with the individual student to determine the appropriate curriculum to be completed in the remainder of the degree program that will bring the student to a competency level equal to his or her peer. Personal Withdrawal Personal withdrawal is granted to a student who wishes to voluntarily leave VCOM for personal reasons. To be deemed withdrawing in good standing, the student must be in good academic standing, complete all paperwork, return all VCOM issued items, and follow all VCOM procedures during the withdrawal process.

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