Felician expects its students to maintain continuous enrollment in an academic program except for approved breaks. However, it is sometimes necessary for a student to take a temporary leave with a reasonable expectation that the student will return from the leave.
If you are considering a leave of absence or withdrawal, please contact the University’s Retention Specialist immediately to discuss your situation. The specialist can review options, implications, and alternatives; we can also advise you on appropriate next steps if your decision to arrange a leave or withdrawal is final. Next steps vary from student to student, depending on individual circumstances, therefore a conversation with the Retention Specialist is important. We can be reached by email at LOA@felician.edu
The University is committed to approving requests for leaves in a responsible manner. This policy is designed to allow a student the flexibility to take a temporary break, for one semester (as is required by Federal Regulations), from their academic program. Upon return, a student will not be required to apply for readmission to the University.
Students on a leave of absence may not enroll as a degree candidate at another institution. If you are absent for a semester without arranging for an approved leave, re-enrollment into your degree program cannot be guaranteed, and your status will be considered an Unofficial Withdrawal.
If a student does not return to the school at the expiration of a Leave of Absence, the student’s effective withdrawal date is the date the student began the Leave of Absence.
Procedures:
- The student should discuss a leave of absence with his or her Academic Advisor and the Retention Specialist.
- The student must complete a “Leave of Absence Form” and any other forms required by his or her academic program, department, or school, and provide supporting documentation.
- The notation “Leave of Absence” will be entered on the student’s transcript.