If a student is dismissed from the professional phase of the program, they have the right to submit a written appeal to the Dean of the College of Mathematics, Sciences, and Health Professions within 14 calendar days of receiving written notification of the dismissal decision. The appeal must clearly state the grounds for appeal and include any supporting documentation. During the appeal process, the student may continue to attend courses in which they are registered. The Dean will review all information and determine if policies and procedures relating to the case were followed and no gross misapplication of fact occurred. The appeal decision will be communicated to the student via their LMU email address. All decisions of the Dean of CMSHP will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered.
Retaliation of any kind is strictly prohibited against any individual who submits an appeal in good faith. This includes, but is not limited to, intimidation, adverse academic or professional consequences, or any form of discriminatory treatment. The DPT Program ensures that all complaints and appeals are addressed respectfully, consistently, and without fear of reprisal. All records of complaints, including the nature of the complaint and its resolution, are maintained by the DPT Policies and Procedures Committee in a secure location on a secure institutional shared drive for a period of seven years.
Program Reapplication/Reinstatement
If the appeal for dismissal is unsuccessful, a student may reapply to a new cohort of students for the following or applicable academic year. Students who are readmitted into the DPT Program agree to retake all courses and provide evidence of competency in both didactic and practical components. This will ensure that the student does not lose continuity of information and is ready to proceed to clinical education experiences in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Reapplication to the DPT Program does not automatically guarantee reacceptance. It will be the student's responsibility to contact the LMU Student Financial Services to determine eligibility for financial aid.