A student may pursue a leave of absence from Rhodes College for medical or personal needs. A leave of absence can be taken when requested between semesters for the upcoming fall or spring semester.
The Standards & Standing faculty committee approves requests for a personal or medical leave of absence. Leaves are granted for one semester and additional information must be submitted to extend a leave for a second semester.
Request a Leave of Absence
Steps:
1. Read the Policies & Procedures Governing a Leave of Absence before submitting an application.
2. Students with questions may contact Standards and Standing at standardsandstanding@rhodes.edu to discuss the process and available options.
3. Discuss important components of your leave with campus offices, including Financial Aid, International Programs, Residence Life, and your Faculty Advisor.
4. Submit the application for a leave of absence.
5. If you live on campus, meet with the Office of Residence Life to discuss the checkout process and to cancel your housing for the following semester if you will be on a leave of absence. You will want to communicate with the Office of Residence Life about your housing needs for the semester you plan to return.
6. Please also cancel your housing for the semester you will be on a leave of absence. You will want to communicate with the Office of Residence Life about your housing needs for the semester you plan to return.
Additional Information:
- Please communicate your decision for a leave of absence with a parent or guardian. The Standards & Standing faculty committee is happy to include a parent or guardian at our LOA Meeting if the student desires.
- You will maintain access to your Rhodes email address while you are on leave from the college, and we strongly encourage you to check it from time to time. Offices such as the Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Residence Life will continue to email you about important deadlines at this address.