Students should consider the following implications when taking an Emergency Leave: 

Grades for Term:

• Students on an Emergency Leave will receive all “W” (withdrawal) grades on their transcript for the term.
• Students should refer to Refunds for Withdrawal from the University—General Information concerning tuition charged for the term in which the leave has been granted.

Tuition Refund Appeal:

• Being approved for an Emergency Leave of Absence does not guarantee a tuition refund. Students who have been approved for an Emergency Leave may submit a Leave of Absence Refund Appeal Form for financial consideration.
• If the appeal is approved, please note that housing and other fees will not be included in the appeal decision; refer to the Residence Hall and Dining License Agreement.
  • Please only complete the Leave of Absence Refund Appeal Form if you have been approved for a medical or emergency leave of absence.

Please note that any outstanding balance (including unpaid balances) for the academic term in which the leave is taken are still due to the university.

Loans and Repayment: 

• Please review the Student Financial Services’ policy on Withdrawal/Leave of Absence. Financial aid recipients must contact their financial aid counselor to understand the effects on aid received.
  • If the leave extends more than six months, students who have taken loans for education expenses may be required to start repayment of those loans.

Access on Campus: 

• Students on an ELOA will no longer have Husky Card access to the Marino Center, libraries, dining services, residence halls, and UHCS. Students are not to be participating in student groups while on a leave.

University Housing

• Once an ELOA  is approved, students are asked to leave the residence halls within 24-48 hours. Students must check out with their residence director before leaving.
  • Students in university housing should refer to the Office of Housing and Residential Life for policy information.

International Students: 

• International students seeking an ELOA should must complete this form and make an appointment with the Office of Global Services to discuss leave of absence procedures in accordance with federal regulations.

Student Health Plan:

• Students enrolled in the Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP). will remain enrolled in the plan through August 31^st of the academic year. For more information contact the insurance coordinator at nushp@northeastern.edu or (617) 373-8007.

Time Frame:

• A student’s enrollment status cannot include more than one academic year of consecutive non-class enrollments. Students on leave for more than one year will be withdrawn from the university.

Multiple Leaves of Absence:

• If a student has taken multiple leaves, resulting in the postponement of expected graduation date of a calendar year, the next leave request will be processed as a withdrawal.

Classes while on ELOA:

• While on leave, students are not allowed to take classes for credit toward their Northeastern University degree, either at Northeastern or at an outside institution.

Registration for Classes while on ELOA:

Students on a leave of absence are considered active students and are able to register for classes in an upcoming term in a leave status. If a student is unable to register because they are inactive, the student should contact their college for reentry at the time of registration for the return term. Students are expected to register for classes upon returning from a leave of absence.

• Students should always consult with their academic advisor on their graduation plan. They are still able and expected to pre-register for courses before returning from leave.
  • If beyond the one year, they should contact their advisor for readmittance to program.  
• Students must return to classes, not co-op. 
• We Care does not place any type of ELOA hold to prevent registration. If unable to register for a future term, please consult with your academic advisor or follow-up with We Care. 

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