Leave of Absence/Withdrawal

A Leave of Absence is a temporary break in a current student's enrollment at LMU. A leave of absence may be from a single semester or may extend for up to two years. In order for a Leave of Absence to be granted, the student must withdraw (using PROWL) from all courses in a term prior to the last day to withdraw as published in the Schedule of Classes and University Bulletin. The student will then receive grades of W in each dropped course.

A student may not take a Leave from the term if application is made after the stated deadline for withdrawal from classes. A student who stops attendance after the deadline to withdraw from classes will receive a grade assigned by the instructor and may include a grade of F in each course.

If a student decides to take a Leave of Absence, but has the intention of resuming studies at LMU within a two year period, the student should fill out the Leave of Absence online form below. The student will be considered to be on an approved leave of absence for up to two years unless the student gives written notice to the Office of the Registrar that he/she is withdrawing from the University. If the student does not return within the two year period, the student must first obtain the permission of the Dean’s Office to re-apply.

A student may take a Leave of Absence in a subsequent semester at any time before the stated deadline for that semester.

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. In order for a Withdrawal from the University to be granted, the student must withdraw (using PROWL) from all courses in a term prior to the last day to withdraw as published in the Schedule of Classes and University Bulletin. If a withdrawal is submitted by the deadline in a term, the student will then receive grades of W in each dropped course.

A student may not take a Leave from the term if application is made after the stated deadline for withdrawal from classes.
A student who stops attendance after the deadline to withdraw from classes will receive a grade assigned by the instructor and may include a grade of F in each course.
A student may withdraw from the University in a subsequent semester at any time before the stated deadline for that semester.

To take a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from the semester please complete and submit the following online form to the Office of the Registrar for processing.

Please Note:

Entering students considering a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal prior to attending courses should contact Undergraduate Admission or Graduate Admissions. Please do not fill out the form below.

Be sure to check deadlines as posted on the Academic Calendar.

Contact registrar@lmu.edu for assistance.

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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 permission 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:

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