Student Handbook
Student Request for a Leave or Withdrawal from the Program
Policy and Procedure
Once accepted into and matriculating in the SOPP program, a student
may decide to request a leave from the program or to withdraw from the
program entirely. This document provides procedures for both requesting
a leave and withdrawing from the program.
At the discretion of the of the Associate Deans, a student may be allowed to take a leave of absence; however, a hearing for termination may proceed while the student is on leave. In this case, the student will be afforded the full opportunity to participate in the process.
Requesting a leave from the program:
Students may request a leave from
the program for a minimum of one academic quarter to a maximum of one
calendar year. In considering a request for a leave, students should
realize that taking a leave from the program could, depending on the
timing of the leave, result in their not receiving full credit for some
coursework or a practicum placement if progress in the coursework or
the practicum is interrupted by the leave. Once a student anticipates
requesting a leave from the program, s/he should immediately contact
the academic advisor to discuss the decision and alternative options.
Once a decision has been reached, the student should complete the attached
form and submit it to the Office of the Dean. If the request for a leave
is approved, the student will still be required to work with the Office
of the Dean and all Associate Deans to bring appropriate closure to
her or his involvement in coursework, practicum, and other academic,
service, or professional activities associated with the School and University.
The student cannot accrue course or practicum credit while on leave.
Leaves that begin after the university's deadline for dropping
courses will result in a "W" (Withdrawal) designation being
placed on the transcript for all courses. Once a student is on an approved
leave, s/he is not required to maintain continuous registration in the
School during the leave period and the seven year time limit to graduate
with the degree will be extended for the period of the approved leave.
Withdrawing from the program:
A student who anticipates withdrawing
from the program should address the issue with the academic advisor
and explore alternate options. Once a decision has been reached, the
student should complete the attached form and submit it to the Office
of the Dean. The student will then be required to work with the Office
of the Dean and all Associate Deans to bring appropriate closure to
her/his involvement in coursework, practicum, and other academic, service,
or professional activities associated with the School and University.
Adopted by the faculty 5/7/03
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