Vacation
Vacation outside of program breaks is not allowed, but students can schedule rotation dates to accommodate their personal schedule if:
- All hours are completed.
- All assigned competencies are met.
- The preceptor or instructor is amenable to the schedule.
All time away should be cleared by the program director prior to the absence.
Holidays/Breaks
Students will follow the University of Nebraska-Lincoln academic calendar with noted exceptions; the program will observe most holidays and breaks on the academic calendar.
Illness
Students have a maximum of two days away from the program in the case of illness, for a total of 16 hours of supervised experiential learning missed. However, students will be required to meet competencies for that experience despite the reduced hours.
Leave of Absence
A student who needs to withdraw from the program but wants to complete the program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at a later time, can re-enter the program.
The maximum amount of time between the end of the semester in which the student leaves the program and program re-entry can be no more than one year. The maximum amount of time to complete the program is two and a half years from starting the program.
Reasons for withdrawal in good standing may include health concerns and/or family commitments. Several factors will determine when the student will be able to reenter the program, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- The point in the semester that the student needed to withdraw.
- The length of time that the student was absent from the program.
The student should visit with the program director prior to withdrawing from the program to have a clear understanding of how the withdrawal will impact the ability to complete the program.