Reinhardt University recognizes that doctoral students may encounter personal, professional, or medical circumstances that temporarily prevent continuous enrollment. A formal Leave of Absence (LOA) allows a student to interrupt enrollment for an approved period while retaining their program standing and catalog year.
Key Provisions
- An approved LOA pauses the student's time-to-degree clock for the duration of the leave.
- Students on an approved LOA retain their current catalog year and curriculum requirements upon return.
- Students must submit a formal LOA request prior to the start of the term for which leave is requested, except in cases of medical emergency or military deployment.
- Students returning from an approved LOA re-enroll under their original program requirements and committee assignments.
- Maximum duration of a single LOA: One Academic Year
- Maximum total LOA time across a student's enrollment: Two Years
- Maximum number of LOA requests permitted: 4
- Approval authority: Program Coordinator
Military & Medical Leave
Students called to active military duty or experiencing a serious medical condition may be eligible for leave provisions beyond the standard LOA policy.