Procedures

Students who are interested in taking an LOA, should contact the Office of Student Success at studentsucess@paloaltou.edu.
A representative from the Office of Student Success will provide the LOA form to the student and meet with the student to ensure that the student is advised of the policy and procedures.
The student should complete their section of the LOA Form and include supporting documentation.
The student is required to meet with and obtain approval from (through signature on the LOA Form):
1. Their academic advisor (all students)
2. Office of Financial Aid (if applicable)
3. Director of Clinical Training for their academic program (if applicable)
4. International/Veteran Student Services (if applicable)
Once all required meetings occur and signatures have been obtained, the Office of Student Success will notify the following offices: Academic Department, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, and the Bursar’s Office.
While on a LOA, the student is required to check in monthly with the Office of Student Success.
At least three weeks before the student is scheduled to return, the student must meet with a representative from the Office of Student Success to ensure the student is on track to return to academic study.