Continuous Enrollment and Leave of Absence Policy

Once admitted to a graduate program at Hood College, students are expected to continue a course of study each full semester (Fall and Spring semesters) in the academic year.  

In certain circumstances, students are permitted to take a leave of absence. To take a leave of absence, students must complete a Request for Leave of Absence form online at http://www.hood.edu/gradforms. This form must be completed for any Fall or Spring semester for which a student is not registered for a course; a Request for Leave of Absence is not required for Summer terms.  Students are permitted to request one semester or two consecutive semesters of leave. If a student takes a leave of absence for two consecutive semesters, they must enroll in the next semester (fall or spring) or be withdrawn from the College. Leaves of absence do not affect or extend the seven (7) year time limit for completion of graduate coursework.

Students are required to register for at least one course every semester (excluding summer). If students do not enroll, nor submit the Request for Leave of Absence form by the drop/add deadline for the term, they will be withdrawn from the College and will need to request readmission through the Registrar's office. If accepted, the returning student will enter under the catalog in place at the time of readmission.