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Leave of Absence / Withdrawal (undergraduate students who matriculated at BU in Spring 2027 or earlier; excluding Metropolitan College)

Fall 2026 leave of absence / discontinuation (permanent withdrawal) updated information and instructions

• Metropolitan College students should contact their academic program for guidance on taking a leave or withdrawing.
• Fall 2026 incoming first-year and incoming transfer students are not eligible for a leave of absence — contact admissions@bu.edu for assistance.

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