You should check first with the IPS advisor if you might qualify for one of these exceptions to the F-1 full-time enrollment rules. Otherwise, you may need to consider an F-1 leave of absence.

A leave of absence without salary may be granted to faculty members for good cause, provided satisfactory arrangements can be made to cover their work loads. Benefits while on Leave of Absence. A ...

ESF offers a range of resources, support services, and accommodations to address the physical and mental health needs of students. However, on rare occasions, a student’s needs may require a level of ...

Matriculated undergraduate students who need to interrupt their studies for medical reasons (e.g., surgery, pregnancy, illness, rehabilitation, and other health-related circumstances) can request a ...

The University of Nevada, Reno strongly encourages degree seeking students to be continuously enrolled. But if circumstances dictate a break in enrollment, the University's leave of absence program ...

Boston College is committed to creating a learning environment where all students can reach their full potential and excel. When a student is in distress or crisis and/or exhibiting concerning ...

Graduate students may encounter circumstances which make it difficult for them to make progress toward their degree. These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, financial difficulties, ...

A student in good academic and social standing may be granted a Leave of Absence for up to two semesters. (Good standing includes the status at the end of the semester prior to the leave.) The student ...

International students who are interested in taking an academic or medical leave of absence from the University of Colorado Boulder should review the linked webpages to understand the F-1 regulatory ...

If you intend to return to UB in the future, applying for a Leave of Absence will make it easier for you to return to UB. If you are approved for a Leave of Absence, you will not need to reapply to UB ...

Students who do not intend to enroll for one or two quarters, or who need to temporarily interrupt their enrollment for one or more quarters for academic, personal or medical reasons with a leave of ...

This policy sets out how students on taught programmes can take a break from their studies and how this is managed by the University. 2.1 A Leave of Absence for a taught student is defined as an ...