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Readmission Policy

This policy applies to students who are not in good academic standing (i.e., students who have been dismissed from the Touro College of Pharmacy for scholastic or academic reasons, etc.).

If the period of absence is less than one calendar year (12 months) and if the dismissal was the result of poor academic performance the student may submit a petition to the College of Pharmacy Academic Standing and Remediation Committee asking to be readmitted. If the dismissal was the result of violation of the Touro University Code of Conduct the petition should be submitted to the Touro College of Pharmacy Academic Integrity and Conduct Committee (Disciplinary Committee). The letter should state the reason(s) for the student’s absence from the program and the desired date to return.

The Academic Standing and Remediation Committee or the Conduct Committee will determine whether approval will be given based upon the circumstances of the case. If approval is granted, the Academic Standing and Remediation Committee will set the conditions for readmission, including meeting with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, to determine the best course of action for course load and scheduling. If the Academic Standing and Remediation Committee denies readmission, the student may appeal the decision to the Dean. This appeal must be received in writing within 10 business days of notification of the denial of readmission.

  1. If the period of absence is longer than one calendar year (12 months) but less than three calendar years (36 months), the student desiring readmission must:

    1. Reapply to the Touro College of Pharmacy through PharmCAS.

    2. Submit a signed letter to the College of Pharmacy Academic Standing and Remediation Committee for permission to be readmitted. The letter should include the circumstances of the prolonged absence as well as the specific term and year for which he/she wishes to be readmitted.

  2. The Academic Standing and Remediation Committee will determine whether approval will be given based upon the circumstances of the case. If approval is granted, the Academic Standing and Remediation Committee will set the conditions for readmission, including meeting with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to determine the best course of action for course load and scheduling. If the Academic Standing and Remediation Committee denies readmission, the student may appeal the decision to the Dean. This appeal must be received in writing within 10 business days of notification of the denial of readmission.

  3. Any student who has been absent or on leave from the College of Pharmacy for three calendar years (36 months) or more and who wishes to be readmitted will be treated as a new applicant. The student must apply through PharmCAS to the College of Pharmacy as a first year Pharm.D. student and must fulfill all admission requirements. If the student is accepted for admission, he/she must start over in the pharmacy curriculum.

  4. Any student who has been dismissed twice from the College of Pharmacy will not be considered for readmission.

  5. Students who have taken a leave of absence and wish to return must file a “Petition to Return to Classes” form at least two months prior to the start of the semester. This form can be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs.