Leave of Absence Policy

ECPI offers undergraduate students who are in good standing the opportunity to request an academic leave of absence. The academic leave of absence is designed for the student who must temporarily suspend his/her academic endeavors at ECPI for one or more terms/semester, but intends to return at a later date. Reasons for granting a leave of absence may include, but are not limited to, serious student medical problems, pregnancy, military duty, or the death or serious illness of an immediate family member. Students must submit requests for leaves of absence in writing to the Campus Student Records Coordinator or Student Success Coordinator. All requests must be approved. Leave of absence status must be requested before the beginning of the term for which the leave is desired. A leave of absence may extend until the next scheduled term or a longer period if approved by the University, up to a maximum of 180 days. If an additional leave of absence is approved, the combination of these leaves may not exceed 180 days within an academic year. If you are receiving Federal Direct Student loans, the enrollment status will be reported as a withdrawal, see your Financial Aid Advisor to discuss for details. While on an approved leave of absence, the student retains the right to use certain campus facilities, such as the ECPI Library.

International students with an F-1 visa must consult ECPI’s PDSO prior to obtaining approval for any leave of absence.