Return from a Leave of Absence (RLOA) Policies & Procedures
To request a return from a leave of absence for Penn Engineering, use the form found on the Undergraduate Forms page.
The Return forms must be received by:
- July 15 for enrollment in the fall semester
- November 15 for enrollment in the spring semester
- April 15 for enrollment in any summer sessions
- Two weeks before the beginning of the relevant Advance Registration period, if wishing to advance register.
The return from leave of absence process supports students in a successful re-entry to academic life at Penn. When preparing to return, students should consult their school’s advising office (OAS) and/or their department to develop a plan that includes connecting with appropriate resources. A student’s return form will need to include a plan of study and may include required consultations with campus resources, depending on the conditions of the leave. In addition, students returning from leave are limited to the standard course load of 5.5 CUs.
Students may need to contact various offices (Financial Services, Housing, Dining, Student Health & Counseling, and others) to prepare for their return.
When requesting a return from leave for medical reasons, you must submit documentation from your healthcare provider to Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) in addition to the Penn Engineering RLOA request form. You may also be required to consult with SHAC and other university resources/offices as needed. Please list Kendall Johnson (studentaffairs@seas.upenn.edu) as your school/program’s leave of absence contact on the form.
To request a leave of absence, please visit the Leave of Absence policies and procedures.