Leave of Absence (LOA)
Students may apply to take a temporary leave of absence (LOA) from the University for medical, military, or exceptional personal circumstances (for example, a death in the family or housing insecurity). An approved LOA is for one quarter. Students have the possibility of extending the LOA for longer than one quarter, but an LOA cannot exceed 180 days (approximately 6 months) in one calendar year. The one calendar year begins on the first day of the student’s initial LOA.
The quarter in which the student is approved for a LOA, 100% of the tuition and fees will be reversed to the student. Additionally, in compliance with current regulations, a student who does not return from their approved LOA by the established return date will be withdrawn from the University. The withdrawal date will be the date the student failed to return from the LOA.