Occasionally, it may be necessary for a student to take a leave of absence. Please refer to the Graduate College Handbook for the Leave of Absence policy. It is advisable for graduate students who want to interrupt their programs to work closely with their advisors and other appropriate department staff to make arrangements for the interruption.
Please note that:
- Graduate students who have not been registered for more than one year at the Urbana campus cannot register without an re-entry approval.
- Any lapse in registration may result in the loss of the full-tuition-waiver privileges that may have previously accompanied a particular student's assistantship appointments.
- Whether leaving for one or more terms, a student with educational loans should consult the Financial Aid Office and/or the lender before terminating student status.
- International students who are F-1 or J-1 visa holders leaving campus are required to secure clearance from the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
Please see the requirements below and contact your program of study office for further information regarding re-entry requirements.