LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate degree seeking students are eligible to register for one calendar year from the last term of enrollment. A leave of absence allows undergraduate students who meet specific requirements to extend enrollment eligibility for a total of two years (six academic terms) as provided under Utah Board of Regents policy.
Officially admitted undergraduate students who have registered for and completed university credit class(es) may request a leave of absence for an “official assignment” usually served with a nonprofit or governmental organization and normally without compensation, e.g. military duty, Peace Corps, VISTA, church service.
Leaves will not be approved for medical, personal, or academic emergencies.
International students on a F1 or J1 visa taking a vacation semester must obtain permission from the International Center prior to submitting a Leave of Absence. Leaves for international students will only be approved for one semester.
It is the student’s responsibility to register for the semester following a leave of absence. If he/she needs to extend his/her leave of absence, a new form including the new official letter of assignment must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. If a student does not register for the returning term indicated on the Undergraduate Leave of Absence form he/she must readmit through the Admissions Office.
Undergraduate Leave of Absence Form
Students applying for a leave of absence may also want to visit the University College website for helpful suggestions for course selection and preparing to return to the University.
Graduate Students
Graduate students may postpone their studies for up to one year. The request must be approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Dean of The Graduate School.
Graduate Leave of Absence Form
