ONLINE POLICY AND PROCEDURE SYSTEM
Procedure: Medical Withdrawal
Department: Registration and Records
Contact: reginfo@isu.edu
Voluntary Medical Withdrawal (Student Initiated Medical Withdrawal)
A medical withdrawal because of personal illness or disability is initiated in the same manner as other withdrawals, as noted above. The student begins the process by completing a withdrawal permit form (before the deadline). These forms are available online at http://www.isu.edu/areg/forms/MedWdApp.pdf or at the Office of Registration and Records. After the deadline, but prior to the end of the semester, a student must contact the dean of the college in which they are enrolled to determine the available options. After the end of the semester, a student must file a petition--the same form that is used for considering extraordinary curricular or admissions problems. These forms are available at the dean's office of the college in which the student is enrolled. College of Technology students must contact Student Services for a complete withdrawal permit or petition form.
When the student has received confirmation that they have been withdrawn from all classes, they may then apply for a medical withdrawal. Medical withdrawal forms may be obtained from the office of Registration and Records, the Student Health Center, the Counseling and Testing Center, Supplemental Academic Advising Services, and the outreach offices of Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Boise.
Completed forms should be submitted to the Student Health Center within two weeks (10 working days) from the date of withdrawal. The application must include a written summary or a letter from the attending physician describing the problem.
The Committee will review the completed application and will determine medical withdrawal eligibility. If a medical withdrawal is granted, the designation "Authorized Medical Withdrawal (date)" will be noted on the student's transcript. For refund information, see ISU's Refund Policy and Refunds for Exceptional Circumstances Policy.
Medical Withdraw Committee
The Medical Withdraw Committee shall be composed of the Director of the Student Health Center (or designee), the Director of the University Counseling and Testing Service (or designee), the University Controller (or designee), The Associate Dean of Student Affairs (or designee), and the Director of the ADA and Disabilities Resource Center (or designee).
Appeal of Denial of Medical Withdrawal
If the medical Withdraw is denied, the student may appeal the decision by written request to the Dean of Student Affairs. The appeal must be received within one month of the date of denial. The Dean's (or designee's) decision is final.
Readmission
Students who have withdrawn for medical reasons may be required to petition the University Medical Withdrawal Committee for readmission. The decision to require a petition for readmission is based on need for further documentation showing the medical condition has been adequately treated and any necessary accommodations have been prepared to enhance the future academic success of the student. The decision is made at the time the medical withdrawal is granted. This decision will be included in the letter of notification to the student that the medical withdrawal has been granted.
Students may forward their written petition for readmission to the Medical Withdrawal Committee via the Student Health Center staff. The granting readmission decision is based upon consideration of: (1) reports of treatment; (2) letters of recommendation and, in some instances; (3) a personal interview with the medical director.
Appeal of Readmission
In the event of denial of readmission, the student may appeal to the Dean of Student Affairs. A written appeal (a letter from the student explaining the circumstances) must be received in the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs within two weeks (10 working days) of receipt of notification of denial for readmission. The Dean's (or designee's) decision is final.
Mandatory Medical/Psychiatric Withdrawal
The Directors of the University Counseling and Testing Center and the Student Health Center are authorized to order a mandatory medical or psychiatric withdrawal in those situations where there is reason to believe a student is a substantial threat to him/herself or interferes with the welfare of other members of the University or the education process of the institution. These directors may require immediate withdrawal if there appears to be a substantial imminent threat. Either director may request that the student be professionally evaluated by a physician, psychologist or psychiatrist. The student shall be notified in writing of initiation of the withdrawal process.
If a psychological/psychiatric evaluation is requested and the student does not comply within a reasonable time or refuses to comply, mandatory withdrawal may be ordered by either director. The responsible director shall submit a written report to the Medical Withdrawal Committee and Dean of Student Affairs summarizing the need for mandatory withdrawal and the reasons for the action. The student and the director will have the opportunity to present information to the Medical Withdrawal Committee. The Medical Withdrawal Committee shall convene at the earliest reasonable time for final determination of disposition. If the physician ordering the withdrawal is also on the Medical Withdrawal Committee, another physician from the Student Health Center or the Center Director will be appointed to sit on the Committee for that case
In the event mandatory withdrawal is ordered, the student may appeal to the Dean of Student Affairs. A request for an appeal must be filed in writing to the Dean of Student Affairs within two weeks of receipt of notification of mandatory Withdraw
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