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Leave of Absence

In the event that a student cannot maintain continuous enrollment, the student may submit a request for a Leave of Absence (LOA) using the online Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form.

1. LOA Request

Leaves of absence are granted for reasons of health, academic, or extenuating circumstances.

    1. Health: A leave of absence for health reasons requires validation of the health problem by a health practitioner. To return to the program, evidence must be furnished that the health problem is sufficiently resolved for the student to resume study.
    2. Academic: A leave of absence for academic reasons requires that a committee of at least three faculty members (including the student's academic advisor) formulate conditions for the leave.
    3. Extenuating Circumstances: A leave of absence for other reasons will be individually evaluated.
2. Approval Procedure

    1. After completing and submitting the online form, the Program Director for the program will review for approval/denial.
    2. If approved, an agreement granting the leave and outlining and conditions will be sent to the student by the Program Director and a copy kept in his/her permanent record.
    3. Once the request has been officially granted or denied, the student will be informed by OES of the decision.
3. Return from LOA

The student is responsible for contacting his/her academic advisor and the Director for the program when returning from an LOA.

4. Length of LOA

Refer to the 2017 - 2018 Catalog for policy governing length of LOA.

5. Return to Program

In order to return to the program, all conditions outlined in the leave of absence agreement must be met and approved by faculty involved in the process. A leave of absence does not extend the time to complete the program.

[Policy updated June 2014]