Emergency Withdrawal or Medical Leave of Absence

The College reserves the right to immediately withdraw a student from the College. Such action will be taken when a student demonstrates the inability to continue as a student or presents an immediate danger to self or others, or significant disruption of Campus operations. Such action will be the responsibility of the Dean of Student Success or Campus Dean depending on whether the presenting issue is related the disciplinary and/or academic status of the student. (See Student Code of Conduct: Emergency Procedures)

After an emergency withdrawal or medical leave of absence, an evaluation from an appropriate, treating healthcare provider supporting the student’s return is required and must be submitted to the Dean for Student Success and to the Director of Student Life, or Campus Dean prior to the student being reinstated in college. Such evaluation shall include written documentation from the attending mental healthcare provider substantiating competency to return to the demands of the College environment, to include coursework, campus life, and campus housing as appropriate, and documentation setting forth whether follow up with the psychologist/psychiatrist or other health care provider is required. On Central Campus, the student will be required to attend one or more re-enrollment meetings with the Director of Student Life and with SEAP prior to returning. For other Campuses, the student will be required to meet with the designated Campus administrator prior to returning.

Students may not return to Campus without appropriate documentation from a qualified health care provider or as required by the College and full participation in all re-enrollment meetings.

Should the physician’s documentation not be sufficient and the Dean does not allow re-enrollment, the student may appeal this decision to the Deputy Chancellor, Academic and Student Success, whose decision is final.