Under certain circumstances an interruption of an academic program is considered, allowing the student a period of up to one year before returning to coursework. A leave of absence is not automatically approved, nor does the School consider a student to be on a leave of absence status simply because that student has chosen to not enroll.  

Students must consult with their MSW Advisor, DSW Advisor or PhD Program Director before changing a plan of study or requesting a leave of absence. The advisor or program director will work with the student to create a modified completion plan and document a statement of the circumstances necessitating the withdrawal.