University of the People

Leave of Absence (LOA) 
Students not planning to register for classes during an upcoming term are required to request a leave 
of absence (LOA) via the Self-Services Portal (https://students.uopeople.edu/login.aspx) using the 
online form. Students have until one (1) week before the term begins to make this request.
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Students cannot apply for a leave of absence after the term begins, and do not need to apply for a 
leave of absence if they drop and/or withdraw and/or are granted an administrative course withdrawal 
from all courses during a term; it will be counted as an inactive term for the student.  
Students may be granted an administrative leave if they did not register for courses nor did they apply 
for a leave of absence but they are still entitled to additional leaves under the inactive policy above.  
Students are encouraged to learn and comply with all LOA procedures; failure to comply with the LOA 
policy is grounds for University administrative actions including administrative withdrawal from 
UoPeople. 
Notes about a Leave of Absence  
•  Students must complete all requirements for Graduate programs of study in no more than 25 
terms of active enrollment after the student’s initial matriculation in the graduate degree 
program  
•  Questions about applying for a LOA may be directed to a student’s personal Program Advisor. 
•  Any approved leave of absence from the University will be revoked for students who are 
dismissed or suspended. 
•  Students granted a leave of absence while on Academic Probation, or Probation Continued will 
return to their studies with the same status. 
•  Students returning from an academic or disciplinary suspension are eligible to request a leave 
of absence before returning to their studies. 
Special note to Graduating Students on Applying for a LOA:    
Before the end of the registration period during the term in which they will complete all requirements 
for the degree, students should apply for a LOA for the upcoming term and for each subsequent term 
until their degree is conferred by the University. 
 
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   The University reserves the right to request supporting documentation for any leave of absence. University of the 
People's decision to grant or refuse a request for a leave of absence will be final and binding. 
 

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UoPeople Catalog  |  September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021 
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