Leave of Absence - Undergraduate -Domestic and International Students (Non-Medical)
This guide shows how undergraduate students submit a non-medical leave of absence request.
Step 1:
Open AEM Forms and launch the Request for Leave of Absence form. View instructions on accessing AEM.
After launching the form, you will land on the Request for Leave of Absence policy page.
Read through all of the policy information.
Step 2:
After you have read all of the information provided, scroll to the bottom of the page.
Check the acknowledgement box.
Step 3:
Click the Click to Continue with the Request button.

Step 4:
Indicate the type of request.

The page will refresh to the Student Information tab.
Step 5:
Click on the Leave of Absence Information tab.
Step 6:
Read through the following sectionsL
A) Leave of Absence Policy
B) One Semester Policy
C) Two Semesters Policy
D) Additional Policy Information
Step 7:
Scroll down to designate requested leave period.
- For one semester, check the One Semester checkbox.
- For two semesters, skip to Step 9.
Step 8:
Click on the Term drop-down menu.
Select the appropriate term option.
Then, skip to Step 12.
Step 9:
For two semesters, check the Two semester checkbox.
Step 10:
Click the Term drop-down menu.
Select the appropriate term option.
Step 11:
Click on the second Term drop-down menu.
Select the appropriate term option.
Step 12:
List a reason for requesting a leave of absence.
Step 13:
Click on the Supporting Documents tab.
Step 9:
Note the attachment requirements.
Step 10:
Click the Attach button.
Step 11:
A) Select the document you would like to attach.
B) Click the Open button to attach it.
The attached document will show under the Attach button.
Step 13:
Click on the Signatures tab.
Step 14:
Click on the checkbox to confirm the accuracy and truthfulness of the information you are submitting.
Your signature will populate when the box is checked.
Step 15: (Optional)
If you would like, you can leave comments in the Comments field.
Step 16:
When you are ready to submit, click on the Submit button.
The screen will refresh to a confirmation screen.
Need More Help?
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