You should check first with the IPS advisor if you might qualify for one of these exceptions to the F-1 full-time enrollment rules. Otherwise, you may need to consider an F-1 leave of absence.

Please use the following list as a guide to help you through the withdrawal or leave process. Note: Not all items may apply to your situation. 1. Understand what type of leave (or withdrawal) suits ...

If you intend to return to UB in the future, applying for a Leave of Absence will make it easier for you to return to UB. If you are approved for a Leave of Absence, you will not need to reapply to UB ...

International students who are interested in taking an academic or medical leave of absence from the University of Colorado Boulder should review the linked webpages to understand the F-1 regulatory ...

To maintain “good standing,” all graduate students are required to enroll in a minimum of 3 graduate credits each fall and spring semester until they graduate. International students may be required ...

Undergraduate students are not required to apply for a leave of absence; however, an application is required to maintain access to campus benefits. Graduate students must apply for a leave of absence ...

Taking a Medical Leave of Absence: If you wish to take a Medical Leave of Absence we strongly encourage you to speak with the Associate Dean of your School, as well as your Financial Aid counselor ...

If there is a situation in which an employee needs to take a leave of absence, various options are available, depending on the employee's length of service: FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) ...

A formal leave of absence preserves a student’s status at the time they begin their leave. It eliminates the reapplication processes and paperwork when the student returns, and lets students maintain ...