Withdrawl and Leave of Absence Policies

Withdrawal Policy from the College

To withdraw from Springfield College, a student must meet with a member of the Office of Campus Life for an exit interview at which time the various steps of the withdrawal process will be reviewed. The purpose of the interview is for the student to have an opportunity to review options and bring closure to the experience at the College. At that time, an effective withdrawal date will be determined. This date will be used in processing any possible refunds. Students who are withdrawing from the College must return the Student Identification Card that was issued to them. Withdrawals will not be processed unless the Student Identification Card is returned.

If a withdrawn student wishes to return to Springfield College as a matriculated student, they must apply for re-admission.

Leave of Absence for Matriculated Students

A student in good academic standing who wishes to temporarily interrupt his or her college program may request a leave of absence. Full-time students may have two consecutive semesters, and part-time students may have four consecutive semesters (exclusive of summer) from the date of the leave of absence. Leaves of absence are arranged through the Office of Campus Life in the Administration Building. For students going on a leave of absence, the registrar will drop all courses if leave is requested during the first ten days of the semester, and issue a grade of W for all courses if the leave is initiated after the ten-day drop period.

The leave of absence option allows the student to re-enroll within the previously stated time period without going through readmission procedures. Extension of a leave, for not more than two semesters, may be obtained for extenuating circumstances by contacting the Office of Campus Life. If students do not enroll after the leave expires, they may lose their matriculation status, and may be required to reapply for admission.