Matriculated graduate students may request to withdraw with the intent to return by contacting their graduate Program Director. The Director will provide the Leave of Absence paperwork for the student to complete. At the end of the withdrawal period, the student may reenroll or withdraw from the University. Students have 7 years from the time they enroll to complete their programs of study. During any withdrawal period, a student will be considered withdrawn to any and all external agencies, including the federal government (e.g. for financial aid purposes). Students receiving federally- or state-funded aid should consult with Student Financial Services to understand how the withdrawal impacts their financial aid.