Leave of Absence

College of Health Sciences

Leaves of absence consist of two types: mandatory and voluntary. Voluntary leaves of absence include four types: medical, maternity, personal, and military. Mandatory leaves of absence include three types: academic, medical, and administrative probation.

Students requesting a voluntary leave of absence must comply with the following:

1. Make an appointment with the appropriate Program/School Director and representative from the Dean's Office to discuss the leave of absence;
2. A student must provide written notification and documentation, if applicable, to the Dean stating the reason for the leave of absence from MWU.

For mandatory leaves of absence, students must make an appointment with the appropriate Program/School Director and representative from the Dean's Office to discuss the implications of the leave of absence and a revised program of study, if applicable.

All leaves of absence are granted for specific periods of time and require that the student submit written notification of an intention to return prior to the end of the leave period. If an individual fails to return to MWU at the agreed-upon date, the student is considered to have withdrawn from the University and must reapply for admission. Typically, a single leave of absence will not exceed 12 months, and consecutive or multiple interrupted leaves of absence will not exceed 18 months. Please refer to the Midwestern University Catalog Academic Policies section for a complete description of the Leave of Absence Policy.