WILKES UNIVERSITY

If the evaluation results in a determination that the continued attendance of the student
presents a significant risk to the health or safety of others, such that there is a high
probability of substantial harm, or a significant threat to property, to the lawful
activities of others, or to the educational processes and orderly operations of the
University, the student may be involuntarily withdrawn from the University. In such an
event, the student shall be informed in writing by the Dean of Student Affairs in charge
of the case.
As with all students who have been suspended from the institution, a student who has
been involuntarily withdrawn will need to provide evidence indicating that the original
reason for the withdrawal has been addressed and he/she is prepared to meet
community standards at the University.
The student may appeal the decision to the Vice President of Student Affairs, who shall
review all information presented and make a final decision as to whether or not to
uphold the involuntary withdrawal.
Any correspondence referenced in this Policy will be delivered to the student by one of
the following methods: first class mail; certified mail, return receipt requested; hand
delivery; electronic mail to the student’s University email account, or in person, and will
become effective immediately upon deposit in the mail, the date sent by electronic mail
or, in the case of hand delivery, upon receipt by the student.
*defined by the Department of Justice with respect to regulations under Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act - significant risk to the health or safety of others that
cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices or procedures, or by the
provision of auxiliary aids or services.
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