When I take a Leave of Absence, what happens to the classes I am registered for now or in future semesters?

Taking a Leave of Absence will result in the cancellation of existing registrations for future semesters. If the effective date of the leave is after the end of the current semester, i.e., you are completing the current semester, no changes will be made to your current registration. If the leave is effective before the end of the semester, one of the following actions will occur:

All classes for the current term and any future terms are dropped and do not appear on the transcript. The notation "Leave of Absence - Student Initiated" will appear after the end of the last semester with the effective date of the leave. [Note: If the leave is taken on or before the academic drop deadline in your first semester at Syracuse University you will not have a transcript record.]

All classes for the current term will remain on your transcript with a grade symbol of WD (Withdrawal). Any future term classes are dropped and will not appear on the transcript. The notation "Leave of Absence - Student Initiated" will appear at the end of the list of classes for the semester with the effective date of the leave.

All classes for the term will remain on the transcript with grades of F. Any future term classes are dropped and will not appear on the transcript. The notation "Leave of Absence - Student Initiated" will appear at the end of the list of classes for the semester with the effective date of the leave.

If you take a Leave of Absence you do not have the option of requesting an Incomplete (I) in any classes.

Detailed information concerning academic implications of a leave can be found in the Syracuse University Course Catalog under the Academic Rules Section.

Financial Aid, housing and other aspects of student life may be affected by taking a leave. It is the student's responsibility to verify all implications that a leave of absence will have on the student's specific situation.

If you have questions, please contact your home school or college.

School of Architecture	(315) 443-5075		201 Slocum Hall
The College of Arts and Sciences	(315) 443-3150		329 Hall of Languages
School of Education	(315) 443-2506		111 Waverly Ave., Suite 230
L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science	(315) 443-5191		130 Link Hall
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics	(315) 443-3144		340 Sims Hall
School of Information Studies	(315) 443-6137		114 Hinds Hall
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management	(315) 443-2361		721 University Ave.
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications	(315) 443-4722		316 Newhouse 3
College of Visual and Performing Arts	(315) 443-2517		200 Crouse College
University College	(315) 443-3261		700 University Ave.

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