Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate/Professional Degree Programs 2025–2026 211 section below). While appealing a dismissal, a student may continue to attend classes and take all examinations in the usual manner. The reasons for which a student may be dismissed from the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine include, but are not limited to, • failure of courses amounting to 6 or more credit hours of coursework. Any failing (F) grade received will be counted toward this total regardless of whether the course was repeated and passed. Repeating a course failed during one academic year does not remove it from the total failures allowed. In cases of second course failure, retaking the course will not be permitted. • exceeding the term limit for completing all graduation requirements. The leave of absence or administrative break in enrollment do not extend the term limit. • circumstances of a legal, moral, behavioral, ethical, or academic nature that warrant such action. Continuous registration is mandatory—until the completion of the degree—to uphold an active student status unless prior approval is obtained. Noncompliance with ongoing registration will result in formal withdrawal from the program after two consecutive semesters, except in cases where prior approval has been granted. Grievances and Appeals A. Nongrade-Related Grievance 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, regulations, and laws. If the grievance is related to perceived discrimination, please refer to the university’s Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy in the NSU Student Handbook for further information. For a student to address a nongraded-related grievance not related to perceived discrimination, the student must use the following procedures: 1. The student will present the grievance to the appropriate program director. 2. If a satisfactory solution cannot be achieved, the student will be advised to prepare a written, signed request, setting forth the grievance and requesting a hearing with the Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). 3. Copies of appropriate and relevant documentation must be appended to this request, which will include a statement to redress the student requests. 4. The student will submit the request to the program director, who will present it to the chairperson of the SPAC. 5. The chairperson of the SPAC shall convene the committee after receipt of a written request.
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