Involuntary College Withdrawal Policy for Threats Related To Mental or Psychological Disorders

Reinstatement

The involuntary College withdrawal will remain in effect until the student adequately demonstrates that his/her behavior no longer constitutes a direct threat of harm to self or others. For reinstatement to the College, the student must submit a written request to the administrator and arrange for the submission of documentation from his/her licensed mental health provider confirming the absence of a direct threat of harm to self or others as defined in this policy. The student must authorize verbal and written communications about his/ her condition between all licensed mental health providers involved in this process and relevant College staff.

The director or staff psychiatrist will review this information and provide a written recommendation to the administrator regarding the student's eligibility for reinstatement.

The Vice President of Student Affairs or Vice President of Academic Affairs may require the student to undergo, at College expense, additional psychological evaluation by a licensed mental health provider designated by the College and the results of such evaluation shall be communicated to the administrator for consideration. No other person may accompany the student during this evaluation. Written communication of the decision to grant or deny reinstatement will normally be given to the student in person or sent by certified mail within one class day of the decision.

Upon reinstatement at the College, the student will be referred to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for review and adjudication of any violations of The Student Code of Conduct that may be outstanding. When all judicial proceedings have been completed and any applicable academic requirements satisfied, the student may be permitted to re-enroll at the College.