Taking a Leave of Absence

It is the responsibility of each graduate student to maintain current registration each semester until graduation. If you plan to suspend work toward your degree for one or more semesters, you must file for a leave of absence. A leave of absence form may be obtained from your academic department or school/college dean's office.

To take a leave of absence:

1. A graduate student must complete the official withdrawal/leave of absence form.

2. The department chair of the student's primary program must sign the form.

3. The student must hand deliver the form to the Office of Student Assistance, 306 Steele Hall. (In the case where a student is unable to do so, the department chair may send the form to the Office of Student Assistance.)

To return from the leave of absence:

1. A graduate student must complete a petition to be readmitted to their program.

2. The department chair must sign the petition.

3. The student must send the petition to the Office of Student Assistance, 306 Steele Hall.

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