Withdrawal from the University

A student who wishes to withdraw from the University during the semester begins by contacting the Advising Center. A student who plans to return within two full academic years should complete the leave of absence form. (See the Student Leave of Absence section.) A student who does not intend to return to Benedictine University must complete the withdrawal form. An exit interview is required as part of the withdrawal process.

If the student has not applied for a leave of absence and later decides to return, a re-admission application must be submitted through the Office of Admissions. The student may request their transfer evaluation record to be re-evaluated, and the student is responsible for completing all new graduation requirements according to the University Catalog in effect at the time of re-admission.

The amount of financial credit for withdrawal from all courses during the semester is determined by the student initiated drop/withdrawal dates in MyBenU after the completed form(s) is/are submitted. (See General Refund Information.)

Students receiving financial aid of any kind must also consult with the Business Office or the Office of Financial Aid.

Student Leave of Absence

A Leave of Absence (LOA) allows a full- or part-time traditional student in satisfactory academic standing to temporarily interrupt their degree program without reapplying for admission. Students may request an LOA through the Advising Center for up to two academic years (four consecutive semesters, excluding summer terms).

During the approved academic leave, the student's academic record remains active with the Office of the Registrar, and the student retains their current catalog requirements for the approved leave period. Students may be eligible to participate in early registration prior to their return. At the conclusion of the leave period, students must notify the Office of the Registrar, academic advisor, student success coordinator, or program coordinator of their intent to resume enrollment. Students on leave are not eligible for loans, grants, or other benefits that require active enrollment.

For financial aid purposes, a Leave of Absence (LOA) is defined as a temporary interruption in a student's program of study for Return of Title IV funds calculations. The University's academic LOA process and the financial aid LOA process are separate and administered independently. Approval of an academic LOA does not automatically qualify a student for a financial aid LOA or alter federal financial aid requirements. (Financial Aid see Financial Aid Leave of Absence Policy)

Student Deactivation Policy

Any matriculated undergraduate student who fails to register for classes for any three full consecutive terms, including summer term, without executing a Leave of Absence will have his/her Benedictine academic record converted to “inactive” status. When/if a deactivated student plans to return to the University and continue academic study, she or he must first contact the Office of Admissions in the Enrollment Center and apply for re-admission. Once readmitted, the student record will be placed back in an “active” status.