Leave of Absence

Graduate students may apply in writing for a leave of absence for no more than two long semesters. This request must be approved in advance of the leave by the graduate adviser, program director, dean of the college, and the Dean of the Graduate College. The student on leave must reapply for admission in order to return to the University, but readmission during the approved period of the leave is automatic and the application fee is waived. A leave of absence does not change the time limit for completion of the student’s graduate program of study.