Leaving the University Policy

Students that comply with all graduation requirements will receive their corresponding degree on the date established in accordance with the Conferred/Awarded Degree Policy.

Also, any student could leave the University because of:

1. Withdrawal - student voluntarily withdraws from the school/university.
2. Non returning student - student that did not enroll or did not have approved leave or permission to be absent, the University processes determines no show to all courses before the add/drop period which causes the student to be withdrawn from the program.
3. Administrative Withdrawal- An Administrative Withdrawal (AW) may occur when a student is not in compliance with at least 50 % of the course criteria, as specified in the syllabus, or when students do not comply with the fees and payment arrangements made upon enrollment. Administrative withdrawals due to non-compliance with at least 50 % of the course criteria will be granted up to the last day for total/partial withdrawal as stipulated in the Academic Calendar.
4. Dismissal - student that did not comply with the performance requirements or professional behavior requirements, stated in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and was therefore, dismissed from the University.

Any student leaving the University must comply with Return of Title IV Fund, if applicable, as stated in the PHSU Catalog → Financial Aid Section → Refund Policy.