Withdrawing from School (Leave of Absence)

a. A student in good standing may obtain a leave of absence for good cause by completing a withdrawal form or submitting a letter of withdrawal to the registrar. An interview with the dean is highly recommended.

b. A leave of absence may be granted upon completion of one or more semesters at the law school. A leave of absence will be granted after the commencement of classes only under extraordinary circumstances.

c. Students not in good academic standing must consult with the dean before withdrawing, and all students who have received financial aid must have an exit interview with a university financial aid representative.

d. Petitions for withdrawal or leave of absence from students not in good standing shall be decided upon by the Committee on Scholastic Standing.

e. All other petitions for withdrawal or leave of absence shall be decided upon by the dean. The consent of the dean is required for any withdrawal or leave of absence during or after the last two weeks of classes until the end of the semester, or during or after the last week of a summer session.

f. The dean may impose such conditions on the withdrawal or leave of absence, or on the student's return to school following the withdrawal or leave of absence, as are appropriate.

g. A withdrawal shall result in a grade of W in the student's courses, and entitle the student to a pro rata refund of tuition and fees to the extent prescribed by university regulations.

h. A student who withdraws is considered to have been enrolled for the semester in which the withdrawal was taken.

i. A leave of absence, if granted after the commencement of classes, shall retroactively cancel the student's registration for that semester and entitle the student to a refund of tuition. A student who has received a leave of absence during a semester shall be considered not to have been enrolled for that semester.