Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from the Seminary

A student in good academic standing and intending to take a leave of absence or withdrawal may petition the faculty via the Dean of Students Office. Please obtain a form for leave of absence or withdrawal from the Dean of Students Office. A leave may be granted for up to two semesters.

Post-master (of divinity) degree students must petition the Graduate Theological Advisory Committee through the Associate Dean - Theological Education. Leaves are not normally granted for more than one academic year. Contact the Graduate Theological Education office at gte@luthersem.edu

See catalog for Refund Schedule.

Return from Leave of Absence

Returning from a leave of absence requires notification to the Office of the Registrar with student's enrollment intentions (registrar@luthersem.edu)

Following a return from a leave of absence, students complete program requirements as established in the catalog in effect at the time they were admitted to the seminary. In addition, it is required for financial aid recipients to contact the Financial Aid Office prior to returning from a leave of absence, finaid@luthersem.edu