Revisions to Policy 7.1, Voluntary Leaves for Students

On behalf of the Vice President for Student and Campus Life, the University Policy Office announces the issuance of revisions to University Policy 7.1, Voluntary Leave of Absence for Students.

Summary of key policy updates:

• Clarified differences between a Health Leave of Absence and a Personal Leave of Absence and delineated the separate rules and procedures for taking and returning from each type.
• Clarified disability accommodation and access to healthcare.
• Clarified roles and responsibilities of students, Health Leaves Coordinator (case manager), administrative offices, colleges, Student Disability Services, and Office of University Registrar.
• Applied updated university policy template.

Please familiarize yourself with the updated policy and contact Student and Campus Life if you have any questions.