How does a Leave of Absence or Voluntary Withdrawal work?
Students are allowed to take a temporary Leave of Absence (LOA) for up to one year if they are in good standing and intend to return to AU. When on a Leave of Absence, the student remains an admitted student but may not take classes at any other institution while on leave. Students on LOA do not need to reapply to Admissions upon return. Students considering a Leave of Absence should meet with their advisor before the add/drop deadline to avoid financial/academic penalties. In addition, students should meet with their academic advisor if they need to take a military leave of absence. Students who no longer wish to take courses at AU must complete a Voluntary Withdrawal form before they leave campus and must reapply to the University for admission as a transfer student if they later decide to return to AU. Students who need to withdraw from AU should meet with an academic advisor to complete the process.
