College of Arts and Sciences Leave of Absence or Withdrawal
Whether a CAS student is considering or knows they need to withdraw (WDL) or take a leave of absence (LOA), they should submit the information requested here.
Within three business days of submission, a Student Affairs staff member will reach out to schedule a meeting with the student, explore options, and guide them through their decision-making. Should it be determined that a WDL or LOA is best, the staff member will assume responsibility for providing proper and timely notice to the Registrar’s Office, who in turn will notify other relevant offices. An LOA or WDL is only official when this meeting has taken place and notification has been provided.
Per University policy, during a student’s leave of absence, their official records remain active, as does their email address. Students returning from a leave of absence within one year are not required to be formally readmitted. Students will be expected to fulfill the graduation requirements in effect at the date of their original matriculation. Students who do not return from a leave of absence within one year are withdrawn from the University. To return, they must be formally readmitted.
Withdrawal from the University is the permanent separation of the student from the University. Should a withdrawn student want to return to the University, they will have to apply for admission.
- Should your LOA initially take place in the fall, please note the insurance plan waiver deadline. The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) will automatically be waived in the Spring, unless you contact Student Affairs directly.
- Should your LOA initially take place in the Spring, please note your Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) will continue for the duration of coverage.
- Should your LOA initially take place over the summer, please note the SHIP waiver deadline.
School of Business and Society
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If a School of Business & Society student is considering or knows they need to withdraw from their program or take a leave of absence (LOA) they should contact their Student Services Manager to schedule a meeting to explore options and guide them through their decision-making. A program withdrawal or leave of absence is considered official once the student submits a written request of their intent and the request has been completed and submitted to their Student Services Manager.
Per University policy, during a student’s leave of absence, their official records remain active, as does their email address. Students returning from a leave of absence within one year are not required to be formally readmitted. Students will be expected to fulfill the graduation requirements in effect at the date of their original matriculation. Students who do not return from a leave of absence within one year are withdrawn from the University. To return, they must be formally readmitted.
Withdrawal from the University is the permanent separation of the student from the University. Should a withdrawn student want to return to the University, they will have to apply for readmission.
For more information and assistance, students may contact Student Services toll-free at 1-877-879-6413 or email SBStudentServices@redlands.edu.
School of Education Leave of Absence or Withdrawal
School of Education students should contact their advisor regarding a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal.