Applicability of Program Policies

Disclaimer

All Physician Assistant students will be required to adhere to Rocky Vista University policies as stated in the RVU Student Handbook and Academic Catalog. The RVU Student Handbook and Academic Catalog, which includes the Rocky Vista University Physician Assistant Program (“Program”) policies applicable to PA students, does not constitute a contract with the Program, either express or implied. The Program reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the program-specific provisions at its sole discretion. The Program is responsible for ensuring that all program policies, procedures, and expectations are timely and effectively communicated to all students. The Program will inform students of policies, procedures, and expectations via the RVU Student Handbook and  Academic Catalog, the program website, orientation sessions, and student meetings or class sessions, when appropriate. Any change or update to an existing policy, procedure, or expectation shall immediately be published in the appropriate place. Students shall immediately be notified of the change and where the change can be found and reviewed.

Furthermore, the provisions of this document are designed by the Program to serve as firm guidelines rather than absolute rules, and exceptions may be made based on extenuating circumstances.