Leave of Absence
A student desiring a medical or personal leave of absence should obtain instructions from the A&S Office of Academic Services. All students who have completed one regular (fall/spring) semester at Vanderbilt are eligible, provided they have not been dropped by the university and are not dropped at the end of the semester during which application is made. Students may take a leave no more than twice and for no more than a total of four semesters during their career in the College of Arts & Science.
Leaves are approved for a single semester or for the academic year. Applications should be completed before the end of the fall semester for a leave of absence during the spring semester, and before August 15 for a leave of absence during the fall semester (or for the academic year). If the leave is approved, the student must keep the Office of the University Registrar informed of any change of address while on leave.
Contact arts-sci-records@vanderbilt.edu to request a leave of absence.
Medical Leave of Absence
A student who takes a medical leave of absence after the mid-semester course withdrawal deadline is expected to be on leave for the following regular semester, as well. A student who plans to return from medical leave must submit appropriate documentation to the Office of Academic Services and the Office of Student Care Coordination.
Contact mloa@vanderbilt.edu to request a medical leave of absence.