Leave of Absence/Withdrawal

Leave of Absence

A Leave of Absence is a temporary break in a student's enrollment in all college-level courses whether at LMU or any other institution. A leave of absence may extend for up to two years and is granted only if the student withdraws from all courses using PROWL and completes this online request, which is immediately directed to the Office of the Registrar and placed into the student's file. For a student enrolled in a current term, application for the leave must be made before the stated deadline for withdrawal from classes. This date may be found in the academic calendar for the given term.

If a Leave of Absence is completed by the deadline, a student will receive grades of W for all courses in that given semester. A student may not take a leave of absence from the term if application is made after the stated deadline for withdrawal from classes. Any student who stops attendance after the deadline to withdraw from classes will receive a grade of F for each course in progress.

A student who is accepted to the University but not registered for classes may defer admission through the Admission Office. A leave of absence is canceled if the student registers in another college or university without prior written permission of the student’s Dean. In this case, the student must reapply through the Admission Office. The student may enroll again at LMU if accepted through the Admission Office. Similarly, a student is considered to have withdrawn from LMU if the leave of absence is extended unofficially beyond two years.

Withdrawal

A withdrawal from the University is the termination of the academic program and course of study and the rights and privileges offered to currently enrolled students. A Withdrawal is granted only if the student withdraws from all courses using PROWL and completes this online request, which is immediately directed to the Office of the Registrar and placed into the student's file. For a student enrolled in a current term, a withdrawal must be made before the stated deadline for withdrawal from classes. This date may be found in the academic calendar for the given term.

If a Withdrawal is completed by the deadline, a student will receive grades of W for all courses in that given semester. A student may not withdraw from the term if application is made after the stated deadline for withdrawal from classes. Any student who stops attendance after the deadline to withdraw from classes will receive a grade of F for each course in progress.

For a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from the semester please complete the following online form which will be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

October 31, 2008
is the last day to submit this form and receive grades of W in Fall 2008 courses.

March 20, 2009
is the last day to submit this form and receive grades of W in Spring 2009 courses.

Forms submitted after these deadlines are processed at the end of the semester.

Contact registrar@lmu.edu for asssistance.

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University ID Number:

Last Name:

First Name:

E-mail:

Enter a valid email address. Example: name@company.com

Cell Phone:

Enter a valid phone number. Example: 123-456-7890

Are you currently enrolled?

Yes

Reason for completing this form:

I am withdrawing from LMU

I am taking a Leave of Absence from LMU and will not be attending another institution.

I am taking a Leave of Absence and I have the permisssion of my Dean to attend another institution (requires submission of a Transfer Course Approval)

When would you like this to be processed?

End of Term

Immediately, because I am submitting this prior to the deadline to withdraw from the semester

If taking a Leave of Absence, when will you return to LMU?

If withdrawing from LMU, are you transferring to another institution?

Yes

If yes, please indicate the College or University you will be attending:

I am leaving LMU because I need a temporary break from studies:

I am leaving LMU because I need to decide on a major:

I am leaving LMU because I am undecided about my career goals:

I am leaving LMU because I need to improve my study skills:

I am leaving LMU because my academic advisor is inadequate:

I am leaving LMU because my courses are too difficult:

I am leaving LMU because campus housing was not available:

I am leaving LMU because services are not adequate for commuter students:

I am leaving LMU because of the lack of diversity on campus:

I am leaving LMU because of the social life:

I am leaving LMU because the atmosphere in residence halls is not conducive to studying:

I am leaving LMU because LMU is too small:

I am leaving LMU because of the University's religious affiliation:

I am leaving LMU because of the lack of a major I wish to pursue:

I am leaving LMU because of my major's department:

I am leaving LMU because of the quality of instruction:

I am leaving LMU because the courses are not challenging:

I am leaving LMU because of the facilities and equipment:

I am leaving LMU because of LMU students:

I am leaving LMU because I disagree with the LMU philosophy:

I am leaving LMU because LMU was not my first choice of schools:

I am leaving LMU because of tuition:

I am leaving LMU because of the availability of Financial Aid:

I am leaving LMU because of the adequacy of Financial Aid:

I am leaving LMU because of the lack of financial support from my family:

I am leaving LMU because of my health:

I am leaving LMU because of emotional stress:

I am leaving LMU because of employment:

I am leaving LMU because of my marital/family status:

I am leaving LMU because I am too far from home:

I am leaving LMU because I entered the military service:

Please feel free to further explain the reason why you are leaving LMU:

Please feel free to comment about your experince at LMU (all comments are held in confidence):

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