Leave of Absence Requests
Students in good academic and disciplinary standing may apply for a Leave of Absence. A Leave of Absence can be granted for one or two semesters in which a student can take time off from academics or pursue studies at another institution. Students who wish to request a Leave of Absence must complete a Leave of Absence Request form, available from the Registrar. The form, completed with all required signatures, must be submitted to the Registrar’s office prior to the end of the semester preceding the requested Leave of Absence period. Students who are granted a Leave of Absence may return to their studies at Franklin University within the requested time period without formally reapplying to the University. Students returning from a Leave of Absence continue with the same academic core and degree requirements they were subject to when they left the University.
Students who wish to return to Franklin University at the end of their Leave of Absence must notify the office of Admissions and the Registrar of their intention to return in writing by March 15 for the Fall semester and by October 15 for the Spring semester. Students who also wish to apply for financial or merit aid renewal must notify the office of Admissions in writing of their intention by March 15 for the Fall semester and by October 15 for the Spring semester. An enrollment confirmation deposit is required for a Leave of Absence. The deposit will be put towards the student’s tuition in the semester in which he or she returns. The deposit is non-refundable in the case the student decides not to return to Franklin University within two semesters.