Leave of Absence. Students who intend to leave college
should formally apply for a leave of absence. Because of the
seriousness of this decision, it is strongly recommended that family
members be informed. In cases where students are uncertain about
leaving the college, they should meet with a dean, an academic adviser,
or a member of the counseling center staff.
Students in
academic difficulty or on probation should meet for an exit interview
with the member of the dean's staff responsible for leaves of absence
and readmission before submitting the Leave of Absence form for
processing. Those with low cumulative grade-point averages or credit
deficiencies may be required to take courses elsewhere before returning
to Livingston College.
Students who leave the college for any
reason other than graduation must officially take a leave of absence
prior to the beginning of the term; otherwise, they remain accountable
for academic and financial obligations incurred during the term of
registration. Students who submit Leave of Absence forms after the
first day of the term may be eligible for a partial reduction of
tuition and other charges. See the Tuition and Fees section for further
information. Leave of Absence forms are available online
(http://livingston.rutgers.edu/academic). Completed forms should
be submitted to Lucy Stone Hall, Room A-224.
Readmission. Students
who have discontinued enrollment at the college for at least one term
must apply for readmission to the Office of the Dean. Students who take
a leave of absence from the college after the 12th week of the term
cannot apply for readmission for the following term. To be considered
for readmission to the college for the fall term, applications are due
by May 15; for readmission for the spring term, applications are due in
the dean's office before November 15. Applications are available online
(http://livingston.rutgers.edu/academic).
For information about the college's policy on readmission after
dismissal for academic reasons, see the Scholastic Standing section
below. Readmitted students with 60 or more credits must meet university
and college requirements in effect when the leave of absence was
granted.
Readmitted students with fewer than 60 credits must
fulfill university and college requirements in effect at the time of
readmission.
