Students may need to interrupt their studies due to illness, a family emergency, military obligations, or other significant personal circumstances. To support students during these situations, Assumption University offers an institutional Leave of Absence (LOA). (This is not a Federal Approved LOA.)
The following conditions apply:
- Eligibility: Students must be in good academic standing (a cumulative GPA at or above a 2.0) and in good disciplinary standing at the time the leave is requested. Undergraduate students must submit a Leave of Absence request for each fall or spring semester. ABSN and PA students must request a Leave of Absence if they plan to take a leave over summer terms.
- Financial Aid: Prior to departing, students must consult with Student Financial Services (508 767-7158) to discuss the impact of their leave on financial aid eligibility, loan repayment, scholarships, and other financial obligations.
- University Property and Financial Obligations: Prior to departure, students must return all University property (including keys, meal cards, and any other issued materials) and settle all financial obligations.
- Withdrawn Status: Students approved for a LOA are considered withdrawn from the University for purposes of financial aid funding.
Students on an approved Leave of Absence will retain access to the AU Student Portal.
Students who plan to enroll at another institution while on leave must obtain prior approval from the Registrar's Office for any courses they intend to transfer back to Assumption University. During the leave period, a maximum of four transfer courses may be accepted, of which no more than two courses may be applied toward the Foundations Program.