University Leave Information
This information is provided to guide students who are considering taking a break from their studies or leaving the University indefinetly. Depending on the time of year, students may have limited options. Students are advised to speak with a University representative by raising their hand in Navigate to discuss their options prior to making their decision. Please read the below information followed by the directions on how to raise your hand in Navigate.
Further information can be found in the University’s Academic Catalog.
This option is only available prior to the start of a term.
A leave of absence is a temporary break from the University for a semester that has not yet started. Students may interrupt continuous enrollment by electing to take a leave of absence from the University for up to two consecutive semesters for medical or personal reasons.
Note: Students who are on University disciplinary probation are not eligible for a leave of absence.
Before taking a leave of absence, students are encouraged to discuss their particular situation with a University representative by raising their hand in Navigate.
Grades:
All prior grades remain, and no enrollment or grades will be posted for the semester the student is on a leave of absence.
Transfer Credit:
Students should not apply to another school while on a leave of absence. If you need to take a course at another school while on a leave of absence, it must first be approved by completing the Transfer Authorization Form .
Readmission:
If a student is not enrolled for more than one academic year, the student must apply for readmission to the University.
A student will not be charged tuition and fees while on a leave of absence. Prior to taking a leave of absence, students should confirm their accounts are paid in full on their ePay portal to alleviate any collection procedures.
Merit Aid & Scholarships:
- You will not qualify for any merit scholarships or financial aid during the term(s) you are on an approved LOA since you are not registered. Any previously awarded financial aid will be cancelled for the term that you are on an approved LOA.
- If you return from an approved LOA within a year, your existing merit-based scholarships awarded to you by the Admissions Office at the time of acceptance to the University will still apply, provided you continue to qualify for the renewal requirements. Eligibility for any other financial aid would be reviewed on a yearly basis after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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If you return from your LOA after one year, you must reapply through the Admissions Office, and your original scholarships may no longer apply.
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You should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to returning from your LOA to have your eligibility determined.
- You will not qualify for any loans during the term(s) you are on an approved LOA since you are not registered. Any previously awarded loans will be cancelled for the term that you are on an approved LOA. You should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to returning from your LOA to have your eligibility determined. If you plan to borrow a private loan upon your return to the University, you will need to reapply for a loan prior to your return.
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For students who previously borrowed federal loans, those loans will go into repayment as you will not be enrolled with the University when on a LOA. You may have a 6-month grace period as of your last date of attendance, before you are required to begin repaying your federal loans and any accrued interest. However, if you have already used your grace period or have consolidated your loans you will need to begin repaying your loans and any accrued interest immediately. For a LOA, your last date of attendance is usually the last day of the semester in which you were last enrolled.
When you are on a LOA the loan servicer of your federal loans will contact you regarding the repayment of your loan(s) and any accrued interest. You should contact your loan servicer if you have any questions. You can determine the name of your loan servicer by visiting the federal website https://studentaid.gov/ .
Students who previously borrowed a private loan(s) should contact the lender of the private loan for information regarding the repayment of the loan(s) and any accrued interest.
- Veteran students that are given a service order should contact the Registrar’s Office and Office of Military & Veteran Affairs as soon as possible with a copy of their orders.
- Students that are deployed during the middle of a semester and completed a majority of the work have the option to elect INC-M for their courses to complete them while on active duty or upon their return.
If a student wishes to no longer be enrolled at the University, a University Withdrawal can be processed.
Prior to making the decision to withdraw, undergraduate students are advised to consult with a representative to discuss the withdrawal and make a preliminary evaluation of readmission possibilities. Graduate students should consult with their Program Coordinator before making the decision to withdraw.
Completion of the official University Withdrawal Form will be provided to the student after evaluation. Students are withdrawn from all current courses upon submission of this form.
Grades:
All prior grades remain, and no enrollment or W grades will be posted for the student.
Readmission:
Students must contact the University Admissions Office to return. At that time, completed credits will be evaluated along with any transfer work.
A student will not be charged tuition and fees when withdrawing prior to the start of the semester. Prior to withdrawing, students should confirm their accounts are paid in full on their ePay portal to alleviate any collection procedures.
- You will not qualify for any merit scholarships or financial aid if you withdraw prior to the start of the term.
- If you decide to return to the University, you must first be re-accepted by the Admissions Office. Your original scholarships may no longer apply. Eligibility for any other financial aid would be reviewed on a yearly basis after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to returning from your LOA to have your eligibility determined.
- You will not qualify for any loans if you withdraw prior to the start of the term.
- If you decide to return to the University, you must first be re-accepted by the Admissions Office. After you are re-accepted, and prior to the term when you return, you should contact the Financial Aid Office to have your eligibility determined for financial aid.
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For students who previously borrowed federal loans, those loans will go into repayment as you will not be enrolled with the University when you withdraw prior to the start of the term. You may have a 6-month grace period as of your last date of attendance, before you are required to begin repaying your federal loans and any accrued interest. However, if you have already used your grace period or have consolidated your loans you will need to begin repaying your loans and any accrued interest immediately. When you withdraw prior to the start of the term, your last date of attendance is usually the last day of the semester in which you were last enrolled.
When you withdraw prior to the start of the term, the loan servicer of your federal loans will contact you regarding the repayment of your loan(s) and any accrued interest. You should contact your loan servicer if you have any questions. You can determine the name of your loan servicer by visiting the federal website: https://studentaid.gov/.
Students who previously borrowed a private loan(s) should contact the lender of the private loan for information regarding the repayment of the loan(s) and any accrued interest.
Students who previously arranged to live on campus are required to contact Residential Life to inform them that they will be withdrawing from the upcoming term. As a reminder, the room deposit is non-refundable/non-transferable.
Grades:
All prior grades remain, and no enrollment or W grades will be posted for the student.
Readmission:
Students must contact the University Admissions Office to return. At that time, completed credits will be evaluated along with any transfer work.
A student will not be charged tuition and fees when withdrawing prior to the start of the semester. Prior to withdrawing, students should confirm their accounts are paid in full on their ePay portal to alleviate any collection procedures.
- You will not qualify for any merit scholarships or financial aid if you withdraw prior to the start of the term.
- If you decide to return to the University, you must first be re-accepted by the Admissions Office. Your original scholarships may no longer apply. Eligibility for any other financial aid would be reviewed on a yearly basis after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to returning from your LOA to have your eligibility determined.
- You will not qualify for any loans if you withdraw prior to the start of the term.
- If you decide to return to the University, you must first be re-accepted by the Admissions Office. After you are re-accepted, and prior to the term when you return, you should contact the Financial Aid Office to have your eligibility determined for financial aid.
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For students who previously borrowed federal loans, those loans will go into repayment as you will not be enrolled with the University when you withdraw prior to the start of the term. You may have a 6-month grace period as of your last date of attendance, before you are required to begin repaying your federal loans and any accrued interest. However, if you have already used your grace period or have consolidated your loans you will need to begin repaying your loans and any accrued interest immediately. When you withdraw prior to the start of the term, your last date of attendance is usually the last day of the semester in which you were last enrolled.
When you withdraw prior to the start of the term, the loan servicer of your federal loans will contact you regarding the repayment of your loan(s) and any accrued interest. You should contact your loan servicer if you have any questions. You can determine the name of your loan servicer by visiting the federal website: https://studentaid.gov/.
Students who previously borrowed a private loan(s) should contact the lender of the private loan for information regarding the repayment of the loan(s) and any accrued interest.
Students who previously arranged to live on campus are required to contact Residential Life to inform them that they will be withdrawing from the upcoming term. As a reminder, the room deposit is non-refundable/non-transferable.
To meet with a One Stop representative to withdraw from the University, please follow the below steps in Navigate.
