VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

• If an OMS 1 or OMS 2 student has not missed a significant portion of the curriculum due to an approved temporary withdrawal and the Promotion Board believes that the student is able to complete the coursework he or she has missed during the “block breaks” following current or subsequent blocks, the Promotion Board may recommend to the Campus Dean that the student continue with the current class with the requirement to complete the missed work. • If an OMS 1 or OMS 2 student misses a significant portion of the curriculum due to an approved temporary withdrawal and the Promotion Board believes that the student will be unable to complete the coursework he or she has missed during the “block breaks” or believes that the student needs to refresh knowledge or skills prior to moving on to new coursework, the Promotion Board may recommend to the Campus Dean that the student be required to join the next academic class year to repeat, audit, or complete additional curriculum. The Promotion Board may recommend that the student audit the entire academic year or part of the academic year. • If an OMS 3 or OMS 4 student has not missed a significant portion of the curriculum due to an approved temporary withdrawal and the Promotion Board believes that the student is able to continue in the academic program where they left off prior to the temporary withdrawal, the Promotion Board may recommend to the Campus Dean that the student continue without repeating any rotations. An Altered Degree Plan of Study (ADPOS) will be created for these students. • If an OMS 3 or OMS 4 student misses a significant portion of the curriculum due to an approved temporary withdrawal and the Promotion Board believes that student needs to refresh knowledge or skills prior to moving on to new coursework, the Promotion Board may recommend to the Campus Dean that the student be required to repeat, audit, or complete additional curriculum/rotations for an entire academic year or part of an academic year. An Altered Degree Plan of Study (ADPOS) will be created for these students. • Students requesting to return from a Temporary Military Withdrawal will be entitled to be readmitted and will be readmitted as close to their previous academic status 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 so long as: o There is no disqualifying event, such as a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge, o There is evidence that they can meet the Technical Standards and VCOM Honor Code of Conduct, o The cumulative length of absence and all previous absences for military service (service time only) does not exceed the established time period for such leave (generally five years); and o The student notifies VCOM of their intent to return within three (3) years from the completion of the period of service, or, if recovering from a service-related illness or injury, no later than two (2) years after the recovery. • Additional conditions may be required of the student requesting to return (e.g. requirements for continued treatment, professional monitoring of the student’s condition by a local treatment team, etc.). Students who believe that they need a reasonable accommodation for a disability in conjunction with their return to enrollment should promptly contact the Center for Institutional, Faculty, and Student Success and follow the required protocols to see if they are eligible for accommodations.

Suspension

Suspension is defined as a temporary separation from the institution that is involuntary and is initiated by the Campus Dean for academic or behavioral reasons. The duration and terms of the suspension will be determined by the Campus Dean and may include requirements and/or recommendations set forth either by the Promotion Board, Honor Code Council, or the Professional and Ethical Standards Board.

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