Leave of Absence

Medical Leave

When a student's health or mental health problem interferes significantly with their academic work, the student may receive a health leave of absence or withdrawal from the University, upon recommendation by the appropriate physician or therapist of the University Health Services or the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health. Normally, the leave of absence/withdrawal will result from the student's voluntary efforts. In exceptional circumstances, when the student is a danger to self or others, a student may be asked to leave the University involuntarily until the condition has been controlled. 

Personal Leave

Personal leave of absence is requested when the student, because of unexpected circumstances, is not able to actively pursue their graduate program of study. Graduate students who request a leave of absence must petition their Graduate Program Director who, in turn, provides justification for the request to the Graduate Dean. If the Dean grants a leave of absence, the student's statute of limitations is extended appropriately. Graduate students on leave of absence must maintain continuous enrollment by paying the Continuous Enrollment Fee every semester during their leave. 

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Paid Leave

Graduate Students are entitled to a set number of days of paid leave. Calculate your paid leave here.

Unpaid Leave

Graduate Students are entitled to take up to 12-weeks leave unpaid per the Family and Medical Leave Act. Please consult the GEO Handbook for more details.