Division of Graduate Studies

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Planned Educational Leave


The application for Planned Educational Leave must be signed by your advisor and department chair and submitted to the GradStop Counter before the end of the semester prior to your absence. The petition must demonstrate that you will be doing something significantly relevant to your graduate program. Leaves are NOT granted for health or other personal reasons.


Download/View Form: Planned Educational Leave Form


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