If you intend to return to UB in the future, applying for a Leave of Absence will make it easier for you to return to UB. If you are approved for a Leave of Absence, you will not need to reapply to UB ...

There are times when circumstances in your life require you to step back from your job. However, if you have a job that you love and you only need to leave temporarily, you might not want to put in ...

Taking one or more terms off from school is both an academic matter and a visa matter. Both your academic department as well as ISSS need to be informed of your plans if you will take a leave from ...

The Dean of Students Offices works with students dealing with difficult circumstances including situations that prevent them from being able to attend/participate in class. Student attendance is ...

Matriculated undergraduate students who need to interrupt their studies for medical reasons (e.g., surgery, pregnancy, illness, rehabilitation, and other health-related circumstances) can request a ...

During the course of their degree, students may encounter difficulties that are outside of their control and that significantly affect their ability to engage with their programme of research. For ...

A formal leave of absence preserves a student’s status at the time they begin their leave. It eliminates the reapplication processes and paperwork when the student returns, and lets students maintain ...

To maintain “good standing,” all graduate students are required to enroll in a minimum of 3 graduate credits each fall and spring semester until they graduate. International students may be required ...

Two consecutive semesters on leave of absence may be taken with no problems. However, an additional semester’s leave of absence is subject to a special request (see below) and must be approved. See ...

What is an Excused Absence? On occasion an unanticipated class absence occurs. If it falls within the following guidelines (in accordance with the UW Standard Administrative Policy and ...

There are different types of leave and absence, depending on your situation. There may also be specific things to think about, because of funding status and visa conditions. This table provides an ...