Advanced Standing
The UNMC Physician Assistant Program does not grant advanced standing to any applicant admitted to the Program. No Program courses will be waived, and no advanced credit for any previous course work will be given even though it may be similar or identical to course work in the Program. All courses are designated as "Required" and must be taken by every student. All clerkships designated as "Required" must be taken by every student unless excused in writing by the Program Director.
Background Checks Policy
Healthcare facilities utilized by the Program for student clniical experiences require background checks in order to meet accreditation and/or state law requirements. Therefore all enrolled students are required to undergo a Background Check. PreCheck is the vendor that the University of Nebraska Medical Center utilizes. A $50.00 fee for this service will be assessed to the first semester tuition statement. Instructions for completing the background check will be given upon admission to the Program.
Employment While Enrolled in the PA Program
Physician assistant students are advised that part-time employment is not feasible because of heavy academic demands.
Health Immunizations
Students enrolled in academic programs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center must provide a medical history and evidence of certain vaccinations or immunities.
Students shall be expected to provide physician certification of the following:
Medical History Forms are sent to all incoming UNMC students. Forms must be completed, signed and immunizations verified by a health care professional prior to enrollment. Students will not be allowed to enroll unless documentation has been provided for their required immunizations. All forms will be kept in the Student Health Administrative Office for a period of 10 years.
All full-time students are required to have inpatient health and disability insurance through a student health insurance program contracted by UNMC unless evidence of comparable coverage is provided.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
In accordance with University policy, the University of Nebraska Medical Center prohibits the denial of admission, or of Medical Center privileges, to students or applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or religious or political beliefs. These privileges include, but are not limited to, admission, class assignments, scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and financial aid as well as housing and recreational facilities. Furthermore, student organizations must base their selection of students for memberships on criteria which will not include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap.
Admittance to UNMC Programs will not be denied to otherwise qualified handicapped individuals solely by reason of their handicap. Qualified handicapped persons are those who meet the academic and technical standards required for participation in the specific education program.
Professional Liability Coverge
All students enrolled with the Program are covered for professional liability policy approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.
Student Grievances
For information on policies and procedures for processing student grievances, please go to the UNMC Student Handbook and view pages 53-54 and 63-66.
Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition refunds are computed using the effective date on the withdrawal form required to be completed by any student withdrawing from any academic program. Students who withdraw are not relieved from the payment of any balance due. Refunds will be applied first to unpaid balances. Any remaining balance or obligation to any University service must be paid. Failure to do so may prevent future registration. Refunds are not made for fees.
Refunds are calculated from the official beginning of the semester as stated in the Physician Assistant Program academic calendar.
Students who receive financial aid and withdraw during the refund period may have to repay all or a portion of their financial aid received. A financial aid recipient should contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to withdrawal.
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Time of Withdrawal |
% Refund | % Chargeable |
| Before 1st day of semester | 100% | 0% |
| 1st Week of classes | 100% | 0% |
| 2nd Week of classes | 75% | 25% |
| 3rd Week of classes | 50% | 50% |
| 4th Week of classes | 25% | 75% |
| 5th Week of classes | 0% | 100% |
Withdrawal Policy
Students may withdraw from courses with the approval of the Associate Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions in the event of serious illness or other circumstances that make completion of courses impossible.
If a student in good standing finds it necessary to withdraw from the University before the close of a current term, the Associate Dean may grant that permission. If the student is not a minor, withdrawal is granted at the student’s request; if a minor, withdrawal is granted at the request of a parent or guardian.