1. Only students who are baccalaureate or associate degree candidates may file for a leave of absence. A student desiring to take a leave of absence must obtain on a Leave of Absence form (FORM J-2) the approval of the student's college dean, campus executive officer or the Director of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, whichever is appropriate.
2. If the leave is approved by the dean/executive officer/director, the leave is entered, and the form retained in that office. The deadline for filing is the last working day prior to the first day of classes for the semester/session that the leave will begin. Leaves are not required for summer session only.
3. Normally, leaves are not approved for a period longer than one year. Under special circumstances, a leave of absence may be approved to a maximum of two years.
4. A student who has withdrawn as a degree candidate is not eligible for a leave of absence. A student who has been dropped or dismissed from the University is not eligible for leave of absence.
5. A student who fulfills the conditions of an approved leave of absence may register upon return without applying for re-enrollment. The student registers for the returning semester according to the schedule established for that semester.
6. If a student desires to return earlier or later than the semester agreed upon on the leave of absence form as the "returning semester" the student must make application for re-enrollment as a degree candidate.
7. A student who plans to enroll for course work at another accredited institution during a leave of absence should review program plans with the student's academic adviser and the Undergraduate Admissions Office to verify the eligibility for receiving credit.
8. Before commencing a leave of absence, a student is responsible for notifying other appropriate offices, such as the Office of Student Aid. (Ref: Senate Policy 56-70)
Policy: click to access Senate Policy 56-70, Leave of Absence