What you need to know
You may take a leave of absence from the University for a variety of reasons (i.e. serious illness). Leave of absence can be granted for a semester, an academic year or take an extended Leave of absence and must re-enroll within this time period. When you decide or are able to return, you must send a letter or Email to the Registrar’s Office indicating your intent to re-enroll the following semester. These letters must be submitted by December 1 if you wish to return for the next Spring Semester or by July 1 if you wish to return for the next Fall Semester. If a student fails to inform the Office of the Registrar by the stated deadlines, such student will be suspended for the next semester. If a student fails to notify the Office of the Registrar after the suspension, the student will be dismissed.
Some key points to remember:
- Students are expected to remain registered in classes, attend classes, and receive grades while the final decision is made on LoA request.
- Students who withdraw from UCA during a semester will receive a grade of ‘W’ for all courses during that semester and will receive no academic credit for those courses.
- Students must follow all rules of LoA processes.
What you need to do
- Speak with your Programme Director and Dean’s office before taking a Leave of absence.
- Complete the Leave of Absence Request form and get approval of the Associate Dean/Dean.
- Complete the Clearance form and get approval from all Departments.
- Be sure you have submitted the LoA Request and Clearance forms to the Registrar’s Office. If you miss this final step then you will be suspended automatically for a semester.