Suspension

Individual students are expected to govern their conduct with concern for other individuals and for the entire University community. Actions that threaten or endanger, in any way, the personal safety and/or well-being of others, or which disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of the University are cause for immediate disciplinary action. Either the President, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs, DPTE Chair, or University administrative designee has the authority to summarily suspend a student when, in the opinion of the President, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs, or DPTE Chair, such action is appropriate to protect the health or safety of any individual or to preserve the orderly operation of the University. When a student is summarily suspended, the student shall be informed, in writing, of the specific charges on which such suspension is based. Such notice shall be delivered personally to the student, or mailed by certified mail, within forty-eight (48) hours of the imposition of the suspension. Such conduct by a student shall be considered a violation of the Standards of Academic and Social Conduct and suspected violations will be handled by the procedures outlined under Violations of Standards of Academic, Professional, or Social Conduct section of the DPT Student Handbook.

If a student is suspended for any reason, all student financial aid will be withheld until the appeal process is resolved by reinstatement of the student or dismissal of the student. If reinstated, the financial aid funds can be released to the student. If the student is dismissed, the funds will be returned to the proper agency or lender.