Student Handbook 2024-25

This period of time is to be determined in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Center for Student Success and Associate Dean of Students. Students may have the option to complete coursework missed during the period of voluntary leave. During the voluntary leave time, the student remains financially responsible for all tuition and fees. No proration of said financial obligations shall be granted during the leave period. An involuntary leave shall be invoked in extraordinary circumstances when a student is unable or unwilling to request a voluntary leave and/or when such leave may be necessary to protect the safety of that student and/or others within the Beacon community or the integrity of the College’s learning environment. To invoke an involuntary leave, the Vice President of Student Affairs, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Center for Student Success, and Associate Dean of Students, will review the circumstances related to the student’s behavior giving rise to the consideration of the involuntary leave. In particular, a review will be made giving attention to whether the student engages in, or is judged to be likely to engage in, behavior that poses a danger or causes harm to self or others or disrupts the learning environment. The student and/or parent/guardian shall be informed of the involuntary leave or other determination as well as specific requirements to remain a student in good standing. The involuntary leave shall remain in effect until specific requirements for return are met. In any case, an involuntary leave shall be in effect for the remainder of the current semester, although a specific period of time shall be made on a case-by-case basis. Involuntary Leave

Student Handbook AY 2024-2025 | Version 082024

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