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Graduate students may encounter circumstances which make it difficult for them to make progress toward their degree. These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, financial difficulties, ...

The Office of the Registrar has received approval to remove the $50 fee associated with both the graduate leave of absence application and the undergraduate optional leave of absence benefits ...

ESF offers a range of resources, support services, and accommodations to address the physical and mental health needs of students. However, on rare occasions, a student’s needs may require a level of ...

Anytime a student takes time away from the university there are important things to consider that might impact the student’s time to degree and/or financial obligations. Completing the LOA Request ...

There are times when circumstances in your life require you to step back from your job. However, if you have a job that you love and you only need to leave temporarily, you might not want to put in ...

The University has established this Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy (“Policy”) for the purpose of maintaining a campus environment that supports student success, furthers academic achievement, and ...

In the past few years, more students have shared the toll their mental health can take on their academic pursuits. Recent surveys of students who left higher education prior to completing a credential ...

Because the UAB MSTP is partially funded through an NIH NIGMS T32, the UAB MSTP aligns with NIH policies concering trainee-related leave (personal time, sick, parental, and unpaid leave of absence).

The deadline for requesting a Medical Leave of Absence, beginning Spring Quarter 2026, has passed. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office. After submitting your medical ...

Students who do not intend to enroll for one or two quarters, or who need to temporarily interrupt their enrollment for one or more quarters for academic, personal or medical reasons with a leave of ...

To maintain “good standing,” all graduate students are required to enroll in a minimum of 3 graduate credits each fall and spring semester until they graduate. International students may be required ...