Leave of Absence

The information below is provided for your convenience. Please review the detailed policies regarding taking a leave of absence in the Kellogg MBA Academic Policies Manual.

Withdrawal or Leave of Absence Petition

Full-time students who need to temporarily interrupt their enrollment for academic, personal or medical reasons may submit a petition for a leave of absence (LOA) through BidReg. Students will be notified in writing (via an e-mail communication) if their request is approved.

Medical Leave of Absence Petition

Students may request a medical leave of absence (MLOA) through BidReg. A MLOA is to provide students time away from campus for treatment of a physical or mental health condition. Student who request and are approved for a MLOA may be eligible for tuition adjustments or refunds. 

Application

Students must apply for MLOA by following strict deadlines (found in the Kellogg MBA Academic Policies Manual). An 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 1st 5-week class).

Application for Re-Entry

In order to resume their studies and return from leave of absence, students are required to submit a Re-Entry Petition. Please be sure to select, complete, and submit the appropriate application for graduate students found here: Returning from Time Away.