Academic Progress Leave

The relevant promotion/academic review committee may place a student on an Academic Progress Leave if the student is making unsatisfactory academic progress. Please refer to the Academic Progress section of the Handbook for the academic progression policies for the relevant degree program.

The following policies apply to all involuntary leave types:

1. Involuntary leaves may be no longer than 1 year. An additional year may be granted at the discretion of the dean/director.

2. Students sponsored on an F-1/J-1 visa must seek the counsel of the Office of International Personnel as a result of this leave action. An involuntary leave of absence may impact an international student’s immigration status.

3. A student on an involuntary leave is not eligible for the use of any ISMMS facilities, resources, and/or activities available to enrolled students without the specific approval by the dean/director.

4. A student on an involuntary leave is not eligible to reside in student housing. No appeals will be accepted.

5. A student on an involuntary leave may not continue to be enrolled in the ISMMS sponsored health insurance plan without the specific approval by the dean/director. If approved, the student will be responsible for the associated insurance coverage fee for the duration of the leave.

6. A student on a one year leave of absence must notify the dean/director in writing of their intention to seek approval to return to the school at least 12 weeks prior to the end of the involuntary leave.

7. For leaves less than a year, students must notify the dean/director at least 4 weeks prior to the end of the approved leave. Students seeking return from an involuntary leave may need to be cleared for fitness to return by the Director of Student Health and/or Director of Student and Trainee Mental Health.

8. Students not cleared to return will be presented to the relevant promotion/academic review committee for further determination.