AA 2017-05

Overview

1.0 Students who wish to leave California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH/ the University) temporarily must register for a Planned Leave.

2.0 Requiring students to register for a Planned Leave assists the University’s retention efforts.

3.0 The policy allows the University to monitor students and facilitate their return to the University.

Requirements for Students Applying for a Planned Leave

4.0 Undergraduate students in good standing may request a Planned Leave for one of the following reasons:

4.1 Medical

4.2 Financial

4.3 Military Service

4.4 Travel

4.5 Purse Educational Activities, which may include:

4.5.1 Enriching a student’s academic program

4.6 Clarify Educational Goals

5.0 Students must file a petition for a Planned Leave prior to the first semester the leave begins.

6.0 Financial Aid recipients must consult with the Financial Aid Office before applying for a Planned Leave.

7.0 Students MAY NOT file for a Planned Leave retroactively.

8.0 Students classified as “On Leave” are not considered as regularly enrolled students and are not entitled to campus services.

9.0 Students classified “On Leave” may confer with academic advisors and others related to leave activities and plans for re-enrollment.

10.0 Students may request leave for a minimum of one (1) full semester and for a maximum of two calendar years.

11.0 A student on an approved Planned Leave will retain catalog rights as long as s/he registers in the same major.

12.0 Visa students should consult with the College of Extended and International Education before applying for a Planned Leave.