Involuntary Leave of Absence
Under certain circumstances involving academic or professional deficiencies or other concerns, the MSEPC may place a student on an involuntary LOA for a period of one month or longer, not to exceed one year.
If it is determined that a student is a threat to themselves or others, and/or the student could pose other safety issues, the Dean of the SOM, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, and/or the chair of the MSEPC have the right to place that student on immediate involuntary LOA, with the MSEPC review to take place after this decision and immediate action. Based on the situation, the MSEPC will determine further actions.
A recommended plan for that student’s LOA and possible return will be developed by the MSEPC and given to the student. If conditions have been set for a student’s eligibility to return from an involuntary LOA, the student must demonstrate satisfaction of the conditions prior to the return date. Registration for the semester of return is solely the responsibility of the student.