Academic Policies & Procedures

Leave of Absence Policy

1. No student may be granted a leave of absence solely because of poor academic performance.
2. All student leaves, as well as the conditions for reinstatement following such leaves, must be approved by the dean of the dental school (or the dean’s designee).
3. Written certification shall be required of the appropriate person or agency confirming the need for a leave of absence and for the date concluding a leave of absence.