Leave of Absence

All graduate level students wishing to be excused from the continuous enrollment policy must request a Leave of Absence from The Murphy Graduate School. A Leave of Absence must be obtained from The Murphy Graduate School prior to the semester the absence is to take effect or within a reasonable time of learning such leave is necessary. A student may be granted a Leave of Absence for medical reasons, family necessity or dependent care, military service, or other approved personal reasons. The student must provide The Murphy Graduate School with the appropriate documentation when requesting a Leave of Absence. Examples of appropriate documentation may include military leave papers, signed medical excuses, verification of family care, etc. Students may petition The Murphy Graduate School for a Leave of Absence for a maximum of two terms; however, military deployment or extenuating circumstances could allow for an extension. The request must be filed and approved before the anticipated absence. Also, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that all readmission and re-entry requirements are satisfied within their designated program of study.