Leave of Absence Policy
A Leave of Absence (LOA) may be requested by students only one time during a University of Saint Mary course of study and is for students that are subject to long-term personal or family health concerns, or other extenuating circumstances that prevent continuous enrollment for an extended period of time. For up to three semesters, students may take a LOA and, at the expiration of that time or earlier, re-enter the University of Saint Mary under their last enrollment catalog, academic requirements, and placement. Students who do not return at the expiration of their approved LOA timeframe, not to exceed one year, must be re-admitted to the university and will be held to catalog requirements in effect at the time of re-entry. LOAs granted during an academic term will result in current course(s) being dropped according to the Voluntary Drop or Withdrawal Policy and subject to the University of Saint Mary Refund Policy. Students requesting an LOA due to military obligations should consult the Military Withdrawal Policy in the VA Educational Benefits section. Please review the Financial Aid Consumer Information Handbook for details on the effect (if any) of a LOA upon federal student aid programs.
A formal written request for a LOA, along with appropriate documentation of the situation, must be submitted to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs for consideration. Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Approved LOAs will be received and documented by the Registrar’s Office.