Leave of Absence. A student may be granted a leave of
absence for a period not to exceed one year, if, in the opinion of
the faculty, such a leave seems advisable. Medical leaves are granted
upon the recommendation of a physician at a Rutgers health facility.
All students who request a leave of absence for either personal or
medical reasons must complete a Leave of Absence form that has been signed by the student's department adviser and then meet with the
dean of students. If a student wishes to return to school after more
than a year has elapsed since registering for classes, he or she must
seek readmission through the department and the dean of students.
Sometimes there are artistic conditions, such as progress and wellness,
for reauditions.
Withdrawal. Students may
withdraw from the school with grades of W through the 12th week of
the semester. Students wishing to withdraw must speak with the dean of
students, the department chair, and their adviser. They then must
submit a withdrawal form to the university registrar.
Readmission. Students
who interrupt their registration in the school for whatever reason must
make formal application to the dean of students for readmission.
Application for readmission in September must be submitted with
supporting transcripts as necessary prior to March 15 for theater arts students and August 1 for dance, music, and visual arts students. Action cannot be
taken on requests after that date. For January readmission,
application must be completed prior to September 1 for theater arts students and December 1 for dance, music, and visual arts students. Readmission is
subject to space limitations within the school. Students must also
reaudition for theater or reinterview for design or production.
For the school's policy on readmission after dismissal for academic
reasons, see Scholastic Standing later in this chapter.
