FISHER COLLEGE LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence Policy
During your time at Fisher College, you may have a medical, psychological, or personal situation that impacts your ability to complete your studies successfully. In these situations you may apply for a leave of absence. A leave of absence will result in withdrawal from current semester classes but will not result in withdrawal from the college. You can remain in this status for up to two years (four day school semesters, eight DCE/online terms). To apply for a leave of absence, you must contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to obtain the complete instructions. When ready to return, you must again contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to file the return request form and provide appropriate documentation to establish your ability to return to the college.

Short -Term Medical Leave Policy
If a student will miss more than the permissible absences for courses due to a documented medical condition, the student is required to contact each faculty member to discuss his/her status in the class. The student's status and permission to complete the course are at the discretion of each instructor. If the student is not able to complete the semester, he/she can apply for a leave of absence.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE INSTUCTIONS

Write a letter stating the reason(s) you would like to take a leave, what you plan to do while you are away, and when you plan to return. Please remember to include your Student ID number and your current contact information including your address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Complete course withdrawal forms to drop all your classes. Withdrawal forms are available in the Fisher College Registrar's office on the 1st floor of 108 Beacon Street. If you are already off-campus, you may request that your courses be dropped without a form by speaking with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Complete and sign a Leave of Absence Request Form

Submit all of the above information to:

Nancy Pithis
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Fisher College
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-236-8814

Leave of absence documents and forms

• Terms and Conditions
• Leave of Absence Request Form
• Return from a Medical Leave of Absence Form
• Return from a Personal Leave of Absence Form
• Readiness to Return to School from Medical Leave Form
• Full Version of Leave of Absence Policy (Including all forms)