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Leave of Absence
Undergraduate students withdrawing from all courses for any given semester must apply for a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from the University.

  • To be eligible for a Leave of Absence students must be in good academic standing.
  • A leave of Absence may be granted for one academic year (two semesters).
  • Students must apply for a Leave of Absence 30 days prior to the last day of classes of the semester for which it is applicable.
  • To apply for a leave of absence you may send an E-mail from your William Paterson University Student E-mail Account to
    Raquel Martinez
  • Please include the following information on your Leave of Absence request: Name, Address, Telephone Number ,ID number, a brief statement asking for the leave of absence and which semester you plan on returning.

    Refunds after the deadline WILL NOT be considered under any circumstances.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal from classes will not be refused to any matriculated student.

  • Withdrawal from the University should not be confused with withdrawing from a course or a Leave of Absence.
  • A withdrawal is for an indefinite length of time and if students choose to return to William Paterson they will need to complete the necessary paperwork for readmission through the admissions office.
  • To request a withdrawal you may send an E-mail from your William Paterson University Student E-mail Account to Raquel Martinez

  • Please include the following information on your withdrawal request: Name, Address, Telephone Number, ID number, and a brief statement as to which semester this withdrawal is to take effect.

    Refunds after the deadline WILL NOT be considered under any circumstances.