You should check first with the IPS advisor if you might qualify for one of these exceptions to the F-1 full-time enrollment rules. Otherwise, you may need to consider an F-1 leave of absence.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal regulation that entitles eligible faculty/staff members (employees) up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave and benefits continuation for ...

There are times when circumstances in your life require you to step back from your job. However, if you have a job that you love and you only need to leave temporarily, you might not want to put in ...

The Dean of Students Office will work with undergraduate students requiring a short-term leave of absence during a semester or term. Approval for a short-term leave of absence requires documentation ...

For about six years, Boston University’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation has hosted a one-semester program for college students across the country who are on leaves of absence from their ...

We understand that life does not always go according to plan. If you need to take a temporary break from your studies, the University of Delaware is here to help. Our goal is to ensure you connect ...

ESF offers a range of resources, support services, and accommodations to address the physical and mental health needs of students. However, on rare occasions, a student’s needs may require a level of ...

A student in good academic and social standing may be granted a Leave of Absence for up to two semesters. (Good standing includes the status at the end of the semester prior to the leave.) The student ...

The policy governing faculty leaves of absence can be found in Faculty Handbook 3.7.3. Those policies, and the procedures used to implement them, are outlined in greater detail on the Human Resources ...

If you intend to return to UB in the future, applying for a Leave of Absence will make it easier for you to return to UB. If you are approved for a Leave of Absence, you will not need to reapply to UB ...

International students who are interested in taking an academic or medical leave of absence from the University of Colorado Boulder should review the linked webpages to understand the F-1 regulatory ...