Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) ─ College Specific Policies and Procedures Page 110 appeals course failures may not be allowed to begin any clinical rotation during the appeal process. Grade Disputes The responsibility for course examinations, assignments, and grades rests with faculty members, uniquely qualified by their education, training, and experience. Such evaluations and grades are the prerogative of the instructor and are not subject to formal appeal unless there is evidence of discrimination, arbitrary or capricious action, and/or procedural irregularities. Grievances and grade disputes must be in writing and directed to the course instructor within five business days prior to any retake. If unresolved, the dispute may be forwarded to the program director or designee within five business days. Failure to submit a timely appeal will be considered a waiver of the student’s grade dispute appeal rights. The program director is the final appeal for all grade disputes, except in cases of potential dismissal. Dropping a Course For programs that have a drop/add period, dropping a course occurs during the first week of the term. For more information, including dates and times, visit the Office of the University Registrar website at nova.edu/registrar. No classes will be added or dropped without approval from the program director. Dropping a course may affect loans, scholarships, or grant aid awarded prior to the drop. Students are expected to meet with financial aid before withdrawing from or dropping the course. If a student receives a tuition refund when dropping a course, it may reduce aid and change the balance due. Students may only drop nursing courses during the drop/add period, with the program director's approval. Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program A student may withdraw from a course or program of study, with consultation of the student’s adviser and approval of the program director, provided that the student is passing the course(s). A grade of W will appear on the student’s transcript. Students on clinical rotation or practicum must obtain prior approval from the program director to withdraw. Withdrawal from a clinical rotation or practicum may significantly extend the length of the program of study. By making the request, the student understands that they may not be eligible to return to the program before the next academic year and may be required to meet specified conditions before being permitted to return. Withdrawal, Drop, and Readmission Students are eligible to withdraw from a course after the drop/add period, provided they are passing the course and the withdrawal period has not expired. Undergraduate Students The undergraduate student withdrawal period begins at the end of the drop/add period for each semester and ends three weeks prior to the end of the semester, or, for students enrolled in eight-week courses, after the drop period and up to 66.6 percent of the term. Students who are not passing a course and are beyond the drop/add point will not be able to withdraw from the course. A student must meet with the program director to request and obtain approval for withdrawal. Students may request only two withdrawals during their program of study. If an undergraduate student wishes to withdraw, after receiving approval from the student’s dean of Academic Programs or program director and completing the required withdrawal form(s), an eligible undergraduate student may receive a refund of the tuition, according to the following formula: Drops through the 7th day of the term in which the class begins.......................................100 percent Drops during the 8th through 14th day of term.....................................................................75 percent
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