Personal Leaves of Absence
Any student in good academic standing may apply for a one- or two-semester leave of absence from the college. She should discuss her plans with her dean and fill out appropriate forms by June 1 or, for a leave beginning in the spring, November 1. During her leave of absence, she is encouraged to remain in touch with her dean and is expected to confirm her intention to return to the college by March 1 (for return in the fall) or November 1 (for return in the spring). Reinstatement is always contingent upon the availability of space in the residence halls.
A student on a semester-long leave of absence who chooses not to return at the scheduled time may ask to extend her leave by one additional semester by notifying her dean by the above deadlines. If a student on a leave of absence chooses not to return to the college after two semesters, her status changes to "withdrawn" and she will need to apply for permission to return.
SEMESTER AT A GLANCE
August 26
Customs Week begins
August 28
Dorms open for all students
August 31
First day of classes
September 7
Labor Day Holiday
September 8 and 9
Confirmation of registration for '10.'11, '12
September 18
Last day to drop a 5th class
October 9
Last day to sign up for CR/NC
Fall Break Begins
October 10-18
Fall break
November 6-8
Parents Weekend
November 2
Preregistration begins
November 13
Preregistration ends
November 26-29
Thanksgiving break
December 10
Last day of classes -- all written work due
December 12-18
Final examinations
December 19
Dorms close at 10 a.m.
December 20-January 18
Winter break