Students wishing to be off campus for one to three terms without pursuing academic work (e.g., engaged in work, noncredit internships, or travel rather than study) are encouraged to discuss their plans with their advisers and/or with their class dean. They should then petition the Academic Standing Committee (ASC), indicating their plans and intended date of return to campus.

A leave of absence is for nonacademic activities. If students choose to study elsewhere, credit will not be transferred to Carleton.

Medical Leave During a Term

In some circumstances, a student who cannot complete the term due to illness may petition for a medical leave for up to three terms. Although a medical leave is in most ways identical to a withdrawal during a term--DRP's are recorded for courses and medical documentation is required for return--the student is on leave, and not withdrawn. This means no academic work done while away can be transferred to the Carleton transcript. Normally, students on medical leave are not allowed to go on OCS the immediately following term.

Military Leave During a Term

Students will be allowed to take a military leave from the College without penalty. Students will receive a 100 percent tuition refund and a pro rata refund of unused room and board fees (less any financial aid which may have been received for the term) upon presenting an original copy of their military orders for active duty to the Dean of Students office.

Alternatively, extension (EXT) grades with no tuition reimbursement may be more appropriate when the call for active military duty comes near the end of the term.

See also academic progress, "ext"--extension granted, off-campus study, transfer of credits, and withdrawal from the college.