Students will be notified in writing of their placement on academic probation or dismissal from the PharmD program, including the reason for this action. Students may appeal this action by submitting in writing to the chair of the APC, within two weeks of the date of the letter from the APC, evidence of extenuating circumstances for the APC to consider. Students may appear before the APC to further explain their particular situation prior to the committee’s making its final decision.

Students may appeal decisions of the APC to the dean by providing a written petition, within two weeks of the date of the letter from the APC, outlining the extenuating circumstances or an alternative solution to the decision made by the APC. The dean may choose to consult with the APC prior to arriving at a decision, which will be final.