Leave of Absence

Once a student begins the nursing curriculum, it is expected that enrollment will be continuous, on either a full-time or part-time basis, until the program requirements are completed. In the event that circumstances prevent the student from progressing at a consistent pace, a Leave of Absence from the College may be obtained for up to one academic year with approval from the Dean of Nursing.

Students will be allowed to return to the College without re-applying. Leave of absences will only be granted for medical, military, or extreme family leave of absence. The Leave of Absence/Withdrawal form is located outside the Registrar's office on the Danville Campus and in the secretary's office at the Charleston Campus.

Military Leave of Absence: A copy of the government's official "Call or Recall to Active Duty" Documentation is absolutely required, and should be attached to the withdrawal form.

Grades of "W" for "Withdrawal" are recorded on the official academic record; these grades are non-penalizing. All tuition and fees paid by the student for the semester the student is withdrawing from will be refunded at a rate of 100%.

Medical Leave of Absence:Written medical documentation from a licensed physician/psychiatrist/other health care provider approved by the College is absolutely required, and will be taken into consideration along with other factors/information in evaluating the requested withdrawal. All documentation should be attached to the withdrawal form.

Family Leave of Absence: Written medical documentation from a licensed physician/psychiatrist/other health care provider approved by the College is absolutely required, and will be taken into consideration along with other factors/information in evaluating the requested leave of absence. Such leaves may be granted in the case of a high risk pregnancy, impending death of an immediate family member (i.e.: parent, child, or guardian).

A maximum of two leave of absences may be granted during the program. Any additional leave of absences must be appealed before the Faculty Organization Committee. A student considering a leave of absence should consult with the Financial Aid Officer as financial aid eligibility and loan deferments can be affected.

If the student does not re-enroll in classes at the end of the agreed upon Leave of Absence, and/or petition for, and receive an extension on the Leave of Absence the student will be considered having voluntarily withdrawn from the College and must follow the Readmission Policy.