BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

The University may require an initial criminal background investigation as well as repeated and ongoing background investigationsthroughout enrollment. Applicants and students are required to comply when instructed to complete background investigations. Failure to comply may result in denial of admission or program dismissal. Future employers may also require criminal background checks as an employment condition. Some employers may not hire students and graduates with criminal backgrounds. Students with criminal backgrounds should discuss any concerns with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services. The University reserves the right to drop a student from a program based on any new, previously undisclosed, or partially undisclosed charges or convictions, or based on any pending charge or conviction that prevents or restricts externship placement. The University reserves the right to withdraw or dismiss a student if the student fails to disclose criminal history in their admission application. Students are further required to disclose, in writing, any change in their criminal background – including pending charges – within 24 hours of their change in status. Failure to timely report a change in status to the Office of Academic Affairs may result in suspension or program dismissal.

Applicants with criminal backgroundsshould contact the relevant licensing or certifying agencies directly to discuss their specific background and eligibility to apply for licensure or certification under that agency. The University does not guarantee a graduate’s eligibility for licensure or certification. An applicant or student is responsible for knowing the eligibility requirements for any license the applicant or student intends to pursue, and the University assumes no liability in the event the student is declared ineligible or disqualified for licensure, certification, or registration. The University may release an individual student’s background information to externship agencies, as required.