Request a Medical Leave of Absence

Once the semester begins, an enrolled student interested in medical leave must complete their request by the last day of final exams that semester. A student may also take a medical leave prior to the beginning of the next semester even if they have enrolled in courses but are unable to start classes.

Talk with the Office of the Dean of Students: All students who wish to initiate a Medical Leave of Absence need to have a conversation with the appropriate Dean of Students resource.
If you need assistance in accessing or navigating health support while away, meet with the Director of Counseling Services and/or the Director of Health Services, depending on the nature of your leave.
If you are an international student, talk with your Class Dean about additional implications.
Complete the Intent to Withdraw form after you have met with your Dean and once you have determined that a Medical Leave is the best course of action.
Prepare to leave campus: Typically, students residing in campus housing, are required to move out within 48 hours of completion of the Intent to Withdraw form. Contact the Mail Center to provide a forwarding address while away from campus.

*Once the Intent to Withdraw form is processed, the appropriate departments (i.e. Registrar, Bursar, Office of Residential Life, etc.) will be notified.

Medical Leave of Absence Letter

Once the MLOA is formalized, the student will receive a letter by email confirming their change of status, outlining next steps while they are away, and reviewing the re-enrollment process. The College reserves the right, consistent with College policy, to notify a parent or guardian of their student’s change in status if circumstances warrant and if it is believed to be in the best interest of the student and the College community.

Information on this page is meant to be interpretative in nature. If any information on this page differs from College policy, College policy supersedes all language on this page.