Leave of Absence or Withdrawal

All students who are withdrawing or seeking a leave of absence from the University are expected to complete an exit interview with Student Administrative Services (SAS).

Students may apply for an academic leave of absence for up to one year, beginning on the official ending date of the semester during which they last attended classes as matriculated students. During a leave of absence, students are considered as actively pursuing a degree program and remain under the graduation requirements (including major and minor requirements) in effect when they were admitted. Specific forms and procedural instructions for application for the Academic Leave of Absence are available from SAS.

Students taking course work at another accredited institution while on a leave of absence must have a Transfer of Credit form completed prior to taking courses.

Students who do not re-enroll within the leave period or who have withdrawn from Rockford University without requesting an academic leave of absence must seek formal readmission to the University, pay the required readmission fee, and accept any new degree requirements.