CAS LOA/WDL | University of Redlands

Thinking about taking a leave or withdrawing from the university?

As you consider a significant change in your educational plan, it is very important that you explore all of the possible options available to you and make a well-informed choice. Whatever the outcome may be, we want to support you through the process of making this consequential decision.

This questionnaire is the first step toward making that informed choice. Please read the questions carefully and answer them as completely and accurately as possible. The more information we have at this stage, the better we are able to assist you through the process.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

Student Name

Home Address

Student ID

Email Address

Cell Phone #

Academic Advisor

Do you live on-campus (Residential Student)? Yes No

Are you an NCAA Student Athlete? Yes No

Have you applied or been approved to Study Abroad? Yes No

Have you requested a Leave of Absence (LOA) or a Withdrawal (WDL) in the past? Yes No

CONSIDERATION

Please read carefully,

A Leave of Absence (LOA) allows you to be away from the University for a semester or a year. While you are on official leave, your student status remains active. Unless certain conditions apply, you will only need to inform the University before your leave expires to resume your studies at the University. There is no need to go through the readmission process.

A Withdrawal (WDL) means that your student status will be de-activated. If you decide at a later date you would like to return to the University, you will need to apply for re-admission and there is no guarantee that you will be readmitted.

Which option sounds like the right option for you? Leave of Absence (LOA) - A "pause" in your educational journey at the University of Redlands for up to one year Withdrawal from the University (WDL) - A departure from the University of Redlands with no plan to return. I am not sure which option is best for me.

Does this sound like the right option for you? Yes No

What are the reasons that lead you to this consideration? Academic Opportunity Elsewhere Emotional/Personal Family Related Financial Medical Work or Career Opportunity Other

Other reason(s) for consideration (optional):

Who have you consulted in regards to the reason(s) you selected above? Consulted with a family member(s) and/or a friend(s) Consulted with my academic advisor Consulted with staff from Residential Life and/or Student Affairs Met with Student Financial Services Obtained a tutor and/or took courses to help my academic skills Spoke with my course instructor(s) or other faculty With with the staff from Academic Success and/or Disability Services Worked with a medical and/or helping professionals Other

Is this the first time that you are reaching out for guidance and support? Yes No

We understand that this is a major decision and are here to assist you. If you would like to include any comments below please do. If not, simply submit this form and staff from Student Affairs will contact you shortly to make an appointment to provide further guidance. Please note a LOA or WDL is not complete until you have met with a Student Affairs representative and the paperwork has been processed.

Student Comments (optional):