Re-entry into Selective Admission Programs of Study

Students who fail to progress in a selective admission program may request re-entry to that program, although re-entry cannot be guaranteed. Reasons for failure to progress may include, but are not limited to, withdrawal from a program course, academic course failure, clinical course failure, or documented deficiencies in clinical performance. Students seeking re-entry must be aware that they can only retake the class(es) they failed during the semester the course or courses are offered and make their re-entry plans accordingly. Furthermore, students may only re-enter the program one time for a total of two attempts to complete a program successfully. In order to be considered for re-entry, students must have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, be in good academic standing at the college, and meet all other requirements for re-entry as specified by the Office of Admissions. Students may also be required to meet conditions of a program-specific, individually developed learning action plan in order to re-enter.

All requests for re-entry are granted on a space available basis, which is based on the allowable student-to-faculty ratio determined for effective classroom or laboratory teaching, availability of appropriate clinical sites, employment rates in field, and other factors. Students seeking to re-enter programs may be required to demonstrate that they have retained the foundational knowledge necessary for academic success and patient safety by completing both written and practical exams on coursework previously completed. If the need to re-enter is based on previous withdrawal for medical reasons, applicants must submit documentation from a physician providing clearance to resume all aspects of the program, including clinical education.

Students who request re-entry into selective admission programs must abide by the policies and procedures in place at the time re-entry is sought, not those that were in place at the time of first admission. Students are hereby notified that individual selective admission programs may have additional requirements for re-entry, all of which are published in addenda to the catalog and student handbook and available from the respective program chairs.