VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

request the temporary withdrawal, in writing, to the Campus Dean for approval. Because every student’s situation is different, the Campus Dean evaluates each application on a case-by-case basis. The student's academic status is subject to review at the time of the leave and upon the student's return. The Campus Dean has the sole authority to grant or deny the Temporary Withdrawal. Students requesting a Temporary Withdrawal must submit a written request to the Campus Dean. The request must include: • A short (2-4 page) explanation of why the Temporary Withdrawal is being requested, goals for the leave, and the anticipated requested date of return to the academic program. • Required additional documentation: o Temporary Administrative Withdrawal As a Temporary Administrative Withdrawal is a school-mandated leave issued by the Campus Dean; therefore, students being placed on an Administrative Withdrawal do not need to request the leave from the Campus Dean. o Temporary Academic Withdrawal Students requesting a Temporary Academic Withdrawal from the Campus Dean must provide the appropriate documentation that provides evidence of participation/enrollment in research, an externship, or a degree-granting program outside of VCOM. o Temporary Medical Withdrawal Students requesting a Temporary Medical Withdrawal from the Campus Dean must provide the appropriate medical documentation, including but not limited to, a letter from the treating physician clearly stating the nature of the medical condition and reason(s) it requires a temporary or permanent withdrawal. The Campus Dean may require additional information from the treating physician to determine the appropriate timeframe for return for students requesting a Temporary Medical Withdrawal. The Campus Dean reserves the right to require a second opinion to confirm that a medical condition exists that requires a Temporary Medical Withdrawal, or if the Campus Dean believes a second opinion is warranted for any other reason. o Temporary Military Withdrawal Students requesting a Temporary Military Withdrawal from the Campus Dean must provide the appropriate documentation that provides evidence of being called to active military service for the request. The Campus Dean may require additional information prior to or throughout the withdrawal for those requesting a Temporary Military Withdrawal. o Temporary Personal Withdrawal Students requesting a Temporary Personal Withdrawal from the Campus Dean must provide the appropriate documentation that describes the need for the withdrawal and provides evidence of the reason for the request.

The Campus Dean may require additional information prior to or throughout the withdrawal for those requesting a Temporary Personal Withdrawal.

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