Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2023–2024 175 student left off. To be considered for readmission, the candidate must provide adequate evidence that the conditions and/or factors that caused the prior withdrawal have changed significantly, so there is reasonable expectation that the applicant can now perform satisfactorily if readmitted. Any applicant applying for readmission after being withdrawn due to a prolonged absence of greater than 180 days must do so through the Office of Admissions of the HPD and must follow the same procedure as any new applicant. All readmissions are determined solely at the discretion of the dean. The student’s prior academic record will remain part of the student’s overall academic record and will be recorded on the permanent transcript. Grievances and Appeals A. Grievances Not Related to Grades Any student has the right to seek redress of a grievance with immunity from disciplinary action or retaliation consistent with local, state, and federal rules, as well as regulations and laws. If the grievance is related to perceived discrimination, please refer to the university’s Equal Employment Opportunity/ Nondiscrimination Policy of the NSU Student Handbook for further information. For a student to redress a nongrade-related grievance not related to perceived discrimination, the student must use the following procedures: 1. If the grievance is related to any preclinical course (not grades), the student should bring the grievance to the Office of Preclinical Education. 2. If the grievance is related to any clinical rotation (not grades), the student should bring the grievance to the Office of Clinical Education. 3. If the grievance is related to any other matter, the student should bring the grievance to the Office of Student Affairs. 4. I f the student is not satisfied with the solution, the student should bring the grievance to the executive associate dean on the student’s home campus. 5. If the student is not satisfied with the solution, the student should bring the grievance to the Office of the Dean. B. Grievances Related to Grades Matters regarding grading disputes shall include all concerns related to specific grades received. In all grievances regarding a grading dispute, the decision of the dean is final. A student who has difficulty in negotiating the grading dispute appeals process may seek guidance from the college’s associate dean of Student Affairs.
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