Leave of Absence

If you are in a degree program and do not register for coursework, for whatever reason, in any academic semester, you will need to request a leave of absence using the on-line form atwww.luthersem.edu/student_services or by contacting the Office of the Dean of Students. Leaves are normally granted for up to one year.

Students who fail to register for classes in fall semester or spring semester, without requesting a formal Leave of Absence, will be classified "withdrawal by default."

The process to request an official withdrawal from seminary may also be started by contacting the Office of the Dean of Students.

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.