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Time Away From the University

We understand that situations occur that require a student to interrupt their academic plans. To ensure that students have every opportunity to leave the University and have the option to return, it is important that they follow the appropriate steps.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Traditional Undergraduates wishing to interrupt their registration for any reason should contact the Office of Academic Advisement to request a leave of absence. The office will advise them concerning: re-registering at the University once they are ready to return from the leave and transferring of any credits earned at other institutions during the leave. Students should also contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss any financial implications.

Students looking to return from a leave of absence must contact the Office of Academic Advisement prior to the semester they wish to return to register for classes. Students may take a leave of absence for a maximum of two consecutive semesters.

Students who do not formally request a leave of absence from the University must contact the Office of Academic Advisement in order to re-register at the University. A student who has been away for a period of five years or longer will, upon re-entry, be obligated by the current catalog requirements. The students’ transcript will also need to be re-evaluated by the Chair of the Department in order to determine the viability of credit earned towards the major.

Adult-Undergraduate students who take more than 10 years to graduate also need to have courses in their major re-evaluated.

Suspension/Dismissal

Students who fail to reach the academic GPA requirements may be suspended or dismissed from the university through the Academic Standing Committee. Students who are suspended will be required to take a minimum of one to two semesters away from Caldwell and during that time address any issues that are hindering their academic success at the college.

After the lapse of two semesters, a student may request for reinstatement through the university portal. Reinstatement is not automatic. The student’s overall record (academic and disciplinary) will be reviewed, as is performance in courses taken elsewhere during his/her suspension from the University.

If reinstated, the student must schedule an appointment with an Academic Recovery Advisor to register for classes and develop an academic support plan. Once reinstated, the student must meet a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA to avoid dismissal at the end of the semester. A student who has been dismissed a second time may not apply for reinstatement.

WITHDRAWAL

Students who withdraw from the University must contact the Office of Academic Advisement for an exit interview. Traditional Undergraduates should meet with the Assistant Dean of Advisement and Retention, and Adult Undergraduates should contact their Academic Advisor. All students should contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss any financial implications.

Students who do not formally request to withdraw from the university must contact the Office of Academic Advisement in order to re-register at the University. A student who has been away for a period of five years or longer will, upon re-entry, be subject to the requirements of the current catalog. The students’ transcript will also need to be re-evaluated by the Chair of the Department in order to determine the viability of credit earned towards the major.

Adult-Undergraduate students who take more than 10 years to graduate also need to have courses in their major re-evaluated.