Academic Leave of Absence
WVU offers undergraduate students in good standing, as defined by WVU’s uniform suspension policy and not subject to disciplinary action, the opportunity to request an academic leave of absence. The academic leave of absence is designed for the student who wishes to be away from his/her academic endeavors at WVU for one or more semesters, but intends to return at a later date.
Leave of absence status must be requested before the beginning of the semester for which the leave is desired. The academic records of students on an academic leave of absence remain in an active status. While on an academic leave of absence, the student retains the right to use certain campus facilities such as the WVU Libraries, Study Skills Center, Writing Lab, Math Lab, Student Counseling Service, and Career Services.
A student must complete the Academic Leave of Absence Form , have it signed by his /her advisor and submit to Office of the University Registrar. Students formally withdrawing from WVU may request a leave of absence at the time of withdrawal. However, students planning to return the following term after withdrawing should not request a leave of absence. A student may request a leave of absence when leaving the institution at the end of a term or through correspondence up to one year after leaving campus. Leave of absence eligibility will be checked based on grades issued through the previous term. Any student who requests a leave of absence and does not qualify for leave of absence status will be notified.
When a student decides to return to WVU after his/her academic leave of absence, application fees are waived. A student who returns to WVU from a leave of absence resumes normal enrollment status (i.e., full rights, privileges and responsibilities). If a student attends any institutions of higher education while on leave of absence, they must obtain an overall average of 2.0 on all work attempted in order to be eligible to return. An overall grade point average of 2.0 on all work attempted while on leave combined with the WVU grade point average is also acceptable. While on an academic leave of absence, the student receives communications from WVU.
Academic advisors and the Office of Office of the University Registrar can provide additional details about an academic leave and eligibility requirements.
