Leave of Absence and Withdrawal Information

Any student not subject to academic or conduct action may take a temporary leave of absence from UNH.

Leave of Absence

Undergraduate students who are managing health concerns have the option to take a Health Leave of Absence. More information about that process is available from the Dean of Students. All other students interested in taking a leave of absence may email the Office of the Registrar's Leave Coordinator at registrar.records@unh.edu. Students who would like to be counseled on their decision may contact their Dean's Office.

Graduate students seeking a leave of absence should contact the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Dovev Levine by email or call (603)862-2234.

A leave of absence may impact student loan deferment and/or loan repayment. Remember to contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss your financial aid status.

A student will not be granted transfer credit for academic work taken during the Leave of Absence.

Students who wish to attend another institution or otherwise do not wish to continue their education at UNH should Withdraw from the University.

Leave of Absence Policy.

 

 

Withdrawal from the University

Students who do not wish to return to UNH may withdraw. Withdrawing is a big decision. Students wishing to be counseled on their decision may contact their Dean's Office. Undergraduate students who wish to withdraw may contact the Office of the Registrar's at registrar.records@unh.edu.

Graduate students who wish to withdraw may contact the Graduate School at grad.studentrecords@unh.edu.

Students withdrawing for medical reasons should contact the Dean of Students.

Withdrawal from the University policy.

The Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) is available for assistance with personal circumstances at (603) 862-2090.

Financial Aid and/or Business Services staff are available for assistance with financial circumstances and provide information about the financial consequences of withdrawing.