LEAVE OF ABSENCE & WITHDRAWAL

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Recognizing that many students benefit educationally if they interrupt the normal sequence of four continuous years at Wellesley, the College has established a policy for temporary leaves of absence. Leaves may be taken for as short a period as one semester or as long as two years, and for a variety of reasons that may include study at another institution, work, travel, or other activities that meet personal needs. Students considering a leave must consult with the Class Dean or Dean of Continuing Education. First-year students who have completed only one semester may remain on leave for a maximum of three semesters. A student who goes on leave of absence cannot remain in residence on campus more than 48 hours after the effective date of leave.

To obtain permission to spend the year at another institution as non-matriculated students or guests, students submit a detailed plan to the Class Dean or advisor and, if a major has been chosen, to that department. The plan should list the course of study for the year and justify its relationship to the four-year program. Application for a leave of absence is due by April 15 for the fall semester and by December 1 for the spring semester. No more than eight units of credit taken during an academic year at another institution while a student is on leave may be counted toward the Wellesley degree.

WITHDRAWAL Students who plan to withdraw must inform the Class Dean and submit an official withdrawal form. The official date of the withdrawal is the date agreed upon by the student and the Class Dean and written on the withdrawal card which is signed by the Class Dean. The withdrawal date is important in order to compute costs and refunds. Students who have officially withdrawn from the College cannot remain in residence on campus more than 48 hours after the effective date of withdrawal.

READMISSION A student who has withdrawn from the College and wishes to return should contact the Office of the Class Deans for the appropriate forms. Readmission will be considered in the light of the reasons for withdrawal and reapplication, and in the case of resident students, available residence hall space. A non refundable fee of $15 must accompany the application form for readmissions.

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Email: regoffice@wellesley.edu
Registrar's Office: Sept 9, 1999
Last Modified: July 27, 2006
Expires: Jan 1, 2010
Maintained by: C. Voorhees