Leaves of Absence
Students may request a Leave of Absence for up to 12 months. Such a Leave may be granted for medical, maternity/parenting or compassionate reasons, but not to accept employment. Student requests must be in writing, must indicate the reason for the leave with appropriate documentation, and must include a letter of support from the Graduate Chair. Students on Leave of Absence are not entitled to university services. They pay no fees and may request that the time of the Leave not count in their graduate program. Leaves of Absence may be granted retroactively only in the most exceptional circumstances.