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Leaves of absence are approved academic interruptions due to a personal situation that impacts a student’s ability to remain on campus and complete the semester. No tuition or fees are charged while on leave.<\/p>\n
Leaves of absence may be requested for medical reasons or non-medical reasons such as personal or financial hardship, military service, or other personal reasons. The process for requesting leave is initiated via different channels depending on whether or not it is medical.<\/p>\n
Before you begin your request, read the university’s full LOA information and policy<\/a>\u00a0and ensure you are aware of the expectations and impacts of leave on your access to university resources (e.g. housing, financial support, insurance, work-study, etc.)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Voluntary Leave of Absence” admin_label=”sLOA” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”|700|||||||” custom_css_main_element=”h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important;text-transform:none!important}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Request time away from campus for personal reasons including military service, full-time internships, personal or financial hardship, or to address physical or mental health concerns.<\/p>\n LOAs are administered through University Student Affairs. The process differs slightly depending on whether your LOA is for a personal or medical reason.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”#ploa” button_text=”Request a Voluntary LOA (Personal)” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”sLOA Button” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”#mLOA” button_text=”Request a Voluntary LOA (Medical)” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”mLOA Button” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Required Leave of Absence” admin_label=”eLOA” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”|700|||||||” custom_css_main_element=”h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important;text-transform:none!important}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Very rare instances where the University requires a student to take an LOA due to imminent threats to self or others.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/viceprovost\/student-leave-of-absence-policy\/#accordion-item-required-leave-of-absence” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Required LOA Information” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Required LOA Button” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”109335″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”pLOA” module_id=”sloa” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1em||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Students may be granted a leave of absence in the event that they have a non-medical personal situation that will not allow them to concurrently balance their academic work. Leaves of Absence are administered through the University. No tuition or fees are charged while on leave. If applicable, students should consult with the Office of Financial Aid prior to requesting a leave of absence. Students may not be eligible for health benefits if enrolled through JHU\u2019s Student Health Benefits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”How to request a Voluntary Leave of Absence for personal reasons” admin_label=”Request How-To Toggle” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”18px” global_module=”109375″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The submitted form will be reviewed by the university and students will be informed of approval or disapproval in writing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While on an LOA, the student\u2019s account and record are on hold and will reopen for the semester they are set to return.<\/p>\n During a leave of absence, students may not enroll in another institution for the purpose of transferring credits back to JHU. It is assumed that an LOA is taken because the student is not able to balance academic work with whatever situation needs attention during the time away.<\/p>\n Read the expectations of students on leave<\/a> to ensure you are in compliance with the requirements.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”How to request an extension to a Standard Leave of Absence” disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Extension How-To Toggle” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”18px” disabled=”on” global_module=”109377″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Complete the sLOA request form<\/a>. You will need to provide the following information:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prior to your anticipated term of return, please contact your professional academic advisor and indicate that you are ready to come back. You will meet with your advisor to discuss what courses you should enroll, and they will release the Advisor Hold in SIS. You should check for the date of registration<\/a> at the Registrar’s website.<\/p>\n If necessary, contact Financial Aid<\/a>, Residential Life<\/a>, and\/or the Office of International Services<\/a> to prepare for the semester.<\/p>\n A student\u2019s academic status at JHU will remain in effect upon returning from an LOA (i.e. if a student is on academic probation before<\/em> taking the LOA, they will be on probation when they return).<\/p>\n Students who fail to return to the university when expected, and who have not communicated otherwise, will be considered to have withdrawn from the university.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”mLOA” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”mLOA Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1.5em||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_module=”112173″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A Leave of Absence (LOA) for medical reasons is a temporary break from enrollment to allow students to devote their attention to medical treatment when their need for care prevents them from being able to be a successful student. LOAs for medical reasons are administered through the Office of Student Outreach and Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n Before you begin your request, read the full university LOA information and policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”How to request a Leave of Absence for medical reasons” admin_label=”Request How-To Toggle” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”h4{text-transform:none;|| font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;}” global_module=”116631″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The submitted form will be reviewed by the university and students will be informed of approval or disapproval in writing. Any questions about preparing and submitting your request should be directed to your case manager in the office of Student Outreach and Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/student-life\/student-outreach-support\/medical-leave-absence\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Request an Appointment” button_alignment=”left” admin_label=”mLOA Button” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”109341″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While on an LOA, the student\u2019s account and record are on hold and will reopen for the semester they are set to return.<\/p>\n During a leave of absence, students may not enroll in another institution for the purpose of transferring credits back to JHU. It is assumed that an LOA is taken because the student is not able to balance academic work with whatever situation needs attention during the time away.<\/p>\n Read the expectations of students on leave<\/a> to ensure you are in compliance with the requirements.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prior to your anticipated term of return, please contact your professional academic advisor and indicate that you are ready to come back. You will meet with your advisor to discuss what courses you should enroll, and they will release the Advisor Hold in SIS. You should check for the date of registration<\/a> at the Registrar’s website.<\/p>\n If necessary, contact Financial Aid<\/a>, Residential Life<\/a>, and\/or the Office of International Services<\/a> to prepare for the semester.<\/p>\n A student\u2019s academic status at JHU will remain in effect upon returning from an sLOA (i.e. if a student is on academic probation before<\/em> taking the sLOA, they will be on probation when they return).<\/p>\n Students who fail to return to the university when expected, and who have not communicated otherwise, will be considered to have withdrawn from the university.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”return” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||52px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]In rare<\/strong> instances, the University may require a student to take a Required LOA. These instances may occur in circumstances where a Covered Student presents an imminent threat of harm to the Covered Student, another Covered Student(s) and\/or any member of the University Community, and\/or when a Covered Student experiences health conditions that cannot be addressed under the scope of reasonable accommodations and require a level of care that exceeds what the University can appropriately provide.<\/span><\/p>\n Read more about required Leaves of Absence, appeals, and reinstatements in the full university LOA information and policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Voluntary Leave of Absence for Personal Reasons<\/h2>\n
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