Leave of Absence

The links below are provided for your convenience. Please review the detailed policies regarding taking a leave of absence in the Kellogg MBA Academic Policies Manual 2022-2023


Withdrawal or Leave of Absence Petition
Use this form for Permanent Withdrawal: Students who decide to leave school with no plan to resume their studies or students who are permanently withdrawing and transferring to another school. OR Leave of Absence: Students taking a leave with plans to return to Kellogg.

Medical Leave of Absence Petition
Use this form to request a medical leave of absence (MLOA). A MLOA is to provide students time away from campus for treatment of a physical or mental health condition. Students who request and are approved for a MLOA may be eligible for tuition adjustments or refunds.

Application Deadlines: Students must apply for MLOA by the following strict deadlines. A MLOA cannot be processed if a student has taken a final exam or submitted final deliverables for any their enrolled courses, or has already competed at least one of their classes (e.g., a pre-term class, week-end pop-up class, or 1^st 5-week class).

Application for Re-Entry
Use this form when returning to school following a leave of absence.