Undergraduate Student Leave of Absence Policy

A Leave of Absence is a period of separation from CCSU for up to two consecutive semesters. During this time a student maintains his or her matriculation and is entitled to return to CCSU. The Undergraduate Student Leave of Absence enables students to return after a maximum two-semester absence from campus. Students with this status need not apply for readmission. Students may register for classes during the normal registration period based on cumulative credits earned both in transfer and at CCSU. This policy does not supersede any existing University withdrawal policy.

 Students desiring a Leave of Absence must:

Ø      Be matriculated and enrolled in the semester immediately preceding the Leave of Absence

Ø      Address any outstanding financial obligations with the Bursar

Ø      Have no disciplinary action pending

 Leave of Absence Process:

Ø      2 forms are required, which are available either in the Office of the Registrar or on the web

          Withdrawal Form, which notifies us of the semester you will not attend
          Leave of Absence Form, which notifies us of the semester you will return

Ø      Complete the Withdrawal Form and Leave of Absence Form and return them to the Office of the Registrar  (Davidson Hall room 123 or by fax at 860-832-2250.

As required on the Leave of Absence request form, students must complete the following before the Leave of Absence goes into effect:

Ø      Students living on campus must contact the Office of Residence Life.

Ø      International students must contact the Center for International Education to insure that all legal documents are in order.

Status while on a Leave of Absence:

Ø      Each semester a bulletin of classes and related materials will be sent to all students on a leave of absence.

Ø      The student is eligible to enroll without question upon completion of the leave of absence.

Ø      The student will be reported to all outside agencies as not currently enrolled.

Ø      The student will not be entitled to access or privileges held by enrolled students.

Ø      Upon return to CCSU, the student will comply with the requirements toward his or her degree as identified in the catalog at the time the student originally matriculated, unless other exceptions had been previously authorized. 

Requirements to Return:

Ø      The student who returns by the Leave of Absence anticipated return date need only register for
     the upcoming semester and will not need to reapply through admissions.

Ø      Failure to return to active status during the semester designated on the Leave of Absence application will necessitate that the student apply for reactivation And pay the appropriate fees to Admissions at a later date when they choose to return to CCSU.