ALP/IP Leave of Absence/Program Withdrawal Form

If you are currently registered and are submitting this form after the semester has begun, please keep in mind that in most cases you are still financially responsible for the classes you are dropping, even if you have not yet paid your tuition bill. These policies are set by the Law School and the University Registrar and cannot be waived.

students dropping all classes after the start of the semester are subject to the tuition refund schedule, which determines the percentage of tuition you are refunded based on the date you withdraw. You can find the tuition refund schedule here.

If you are receiving loans to assist in paying tuition, you should be aware that withdrawing from classes could result in your loan being canceled and you being required to repay the loan money. You must contact the Financial Aid Office prior to submitting this form.

Students are permitted to one semester on a leave of absence. Students seek to extend a leave must submit a written petition to the Program Director before the leave has expired. The total of a leave may not exceed one year. A leave does not automatically extend the time students have to complete the degree – students must still graduate within five years of matriculation.

This form is for use by ALP/IP LLM students only.

ALP/IP Leave of Absence/Program Withdrawal Form

Name*
First Last
BU Email*
You must use your BU email address. Using a non-BU email address could result in your submission being sent to our spam inbox, meaning your request will not be processed.
Your confirmation email will be sent to your BU email address as well.
Program*
If you are not enrolled in one of the programs in this list, do not complete this form.
Leave of Absence or Withdrawal*
A Leave of Absence implies you will resume your studies in the future. Leaves are granted on a semester-by-semester basis.
A leave does not automatically extend the time you have to complete the degree - you must still graduate within five years of matriculation.
Semester of Request*
Reasons for the Leave or withdrawal*
Activities in which you expect to be engaged during the leave*
I am currently registered for the semester of this request*
If you are currently registered and the semester has already started, please keep in mind that in most cases you will still be responsible for the tuition cost of the courses you are withdrawing from. Please contact the International Graduate Programs prior to submitting this form.
If you are receiving financial aid, you should contact the Financial Aid Office before submitting this form. You could be required to repay the loan money you received.
- Yes
- No
Semester and Year of Return*
I understand that I must send a written notification to the Program Director at least two months before the beginning of the semester in which I want to return.*
- yes
Signature*
(Type Full Name)
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Comments
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