Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
All students, part-time or full-time, must be registered each semester (Fall, Spring) or must seek prior approval for a leave
of absence. In emergency situations, permission can be requested after the fact, for no more than one semester.
Any student who is not registered for two consecutive semesters and who did not have prior approval for leaves of absence is automatically terminated at the university. Such students may re-apply at a future time. However, as is present practice, such students are governed by the catalog and rules in effect at the time of re-admission (if granted).
Leaves of absence can be approved for such reasons as medical conditions (all students) or work obligations (not international students) or purely personal reasons (one semester, not international students).
Final approval of leaves of absence is done by the Office of Student Affairs. The recommendation of the adviser is given considerable weight. Documentation is sometimes required.
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Leave of Absence
