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- Withdrawal from the University
- Readmission
- Undergraduate Leave of Absence
- Grades for Students leaving School During the Semester
Withdrawal from the University
A student who chooses to withdraw from the University must meet with the Assistant Dean of their college or school. The Assistant Dean will explain the official process and advise the student on next steps. (See 604 for withdrawal grade policy.)
Readmission
A student who has withdrawn from the University or been suspended or dismissed for any reason may be granted the opportunity to return. Application for readmission must be submitted to the Office of Admission by July 1 for fall semester readmission or by November 1 for spring semester readmission.
A readmitted student must complete the degree requirements of the University catalog in effect at the time of their readmission. If the student chooses and/or their advisor recommends, the student may complete requirements of a later catalog.
Undergraduate Leave of Absence
Some students may need to temporarily pause their education. The University has established a leave of absence policy that assures a student the right to continue their education following a specified leave period, usually one to two semesters. A leave of absence request must include the reason(s) for the leave and the length of time the student plans to be away.
- Personal Leave of Absence
- A student must meet with their Assistant Dean to request a leave of absence.
- Before granting a personal leave of absence, the Assistant Dean will counsel the student about the leave and return process.
- Once a leave of absence is granted, the Dean's office will notify relevant University officials of the decision and the expected date of return.
- Medical Leave of Absence:
- A student seeking a medical leave of absence should contact the Dean for Student Experience.
- A student who is granted a leave of absence to deal with physical or mental health concerns must submit a clinical evaluation to the Student Experience Office and be approved to return from leave by the Dean of Student Experience.
A student living on campus at the time of their leave of absence will need to contact the Office of Residence Life regarding their room and belongings. Students should also communicate with the Student Accounts Office and Financial Aid if they have questions regarding their account.
Students on judicial probation will normally not be granted a leave of absence. Under certain circumstances (for example, a felony conviction) under which a student's leave of absence, and eligibility to return to the University, may be canceled.
Grades for Students leaving School During the Semester
A student who formally withdraws from the University during a semester will be given W grades in those courses in which they are registered, providing the published last date to withdraw from each course has not passed. When the last day to withdraw has passed, the instructor will record a final (non-W) letter grade. In case of special circumstances, the student's Dean may permit W grades to be recorded for any courses after the deadline has passed.