Our policies are in the student handbook, as well as linked below.
Academic Standards to Maintain Enrollment and Progress in Curriculum
Requirements and Deadlines for Program Completion
Policies and Procedures for Remediation
Policies and Procedures for Deceleration
Policies and Procedures for Withdrawal
Policies and Procedures for Dismissal
Policies and Procedures for Student Grievances
Policies and Procedures for Student Appeals
Hazard Exposure and Financial Responsibility
Immunizations and Health Screening
Curricular Components & Delivery Methods
Policy for Student Employment While Enrolled in the Program
ARC-PA Standard A3.14i
Student Employment Policy
Due to the formidable challenge the PA program presents both in the didactic and clinical years, we highly recommend students not work while enrolled in the PA program. The success of each candidate is often directly related to their ability to focus solely on their commitment to their studies.
Policy for Student Travel to Required Rotation Sites
ARC-PA Standard A3.14j
Clinical placements in the tri-state area may exceed 50 miles from our Middletown campus (average 44 miles and current maximum distance 120 miles). Students will need to have access to a car. Placement decisions are ultimately guided by meeting the individual student's need to fulfill program requirements.
Student Work Policy
ARC-PA Standard A3.02, A3.03a-b
Students are not required to work for the program. Students will not substitute or function as instructional faculty or clinical or administrative staff.
Clinical Student Identification
ARC-PA Standard A3.04
Adherence to the following dress code is the responsibility of each student during the clinical phase of the program:
Proper name tag identification must always be worn while at a clinical site. Name badges are supplied by the Program. Students must also display any facility ID received upon clearance.
Soliciting Clinical Sites and Preceptors
ARC-PA Standard A3.08
Clinical rotations are assigned by the program; students are not required to provide or solicit their own clinical sites or preceptors.
