Institutional Leave of Absence Policy
Occasionally, extenuating circumstances arise that require students to interrupt their program of study. Depending on the situation or length of time, students may be granted a leave of absence (LOA) of up to one semester. Students who find it necessary to take an LOA must submit a written request and obtain written approval from the appropriate academic administrator and the campus Executive Director. The request must outline the extenuating circumstances and duration of the LOA. If a student does not return from an LOA within the specified timeframe and no prior arrangements have been made, he/she will be withdrawn from the University. The withdrawal date for a student who does not return from an approved LOA is the date on which the student fails to return, as determined by the institution’s signed documentation. Examples of extenuating circumstances that generally receive a favorable response include:
- Military Duty
- Prolonged illness with appropriate physician’s confirmation and notice
- Death in the immediate family
- Maternity leave