Conditions for Dismissal

Students are subject to dismissal under the following conditions:

     Failure to maintain a passing grade in two or more courses of instruction, with the exception of Anatomy & Physiology and Introduction to Massage.
     Failing the SAME course twice (including Anatomy & Physiology and Introduction to Massage).
     Excessive absence or tardiness from class greater than 20% of a course’s required hours, or more than 104 hours of total absence in the program (10% of the total program), or more than 13.5 hours of outstanding absences.
     Failure to attend class for more than 5 days without notifying the Education Department.
     Failure to comply with the NYIM dress code.
     Failure to pay tuition on time.
     Practicing massage therapy without a New York State license for exchange of money or services.

The student may be dismissed or terminated for the following:

     Behaving in a manner that may harm one’s self, or another, or the reputation of the school.
     Rude or unprofessional behavior toward a fellow student, instructor, staff member, or clinic client.
     Chronic abuse of Policies & Procedures.
     Misuse of NYIM property.
     Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress

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