Take a Leave of Absence
About Leaves of Absence
Students mayÌýÌýto take time off from ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ. The leave-of-absence process differs for undergraduate and graduate students:
- Undergraduate studentsÌýmay take up to two semesters off plus summerÌýafter their last graded semester at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ without having toÌýapply for a leave of absence. Please refer to theÌýreturn chart. Undergraduate students may choose to participate in certainÌýoptionalÌý¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ benefits during their semester(s) away.
- Graduate, Law and MBA studentsÌýmust receive a grade every fall and spring semester (W grades count) orÌýapply for a leave of absenceÌýin order to return to ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ in the future without reapplying.ÌýA leave of absence is not required for summer semester; graduate students not taking summer classes are considered active students. Graduate, Law and MBA students must receive approval from their college, school or program in order to take a leave of absence.
If you're called toÌýmilitary active duty, see theÌýMilitary Personnel & Emergency Workers withdrawal information.