The New School Graduate Program in International Affairs

Student Exit Procedures

Student exits may be initiated by students (leave of absence or withdrawal from the program) or by the program (administrative withdrawal). The Student Exit Form (pdf) is used for all types of student exits.

Leave of Absence

Students in good academic standing who wish to interrupt their studies for pressing reasons may petition for a leave of absence by consulting with their GPIA advisor and then filling out a Leave of Absence form available from the Assistant Director of Academic Student Services in the Dean's Office of The New School for General Studies, room 307 of 66 W. 12^th Street.

All students who wish to take leaves of absence are responsible for obtaining the signature of a financial aid advisor on their Student Exit Forms.  In addition, international students must obtain the signature of an international student advisor, and students who live in University housing must obtain a signature from the Housing Office.  Upon obtaining the required signature(s), students return the form to the Assistant Director of Academic Student Services.

Students on leave of absence do not register or maintain status and the leaves do not apply to degree time limits.  A maximum of four semesters of leave may be granted during a student's entire program of study.  Leave will not be granted retroactively under any circumstances.  Students who do not return to their studies at the expiration of a leave of absence will be withdrawn in good standing (see Administrative Withdrawal, below).

Withdrawal from Program

Students who wish to leave the program without obtaining a degree must indicate their intention to withdraw from the program on the Student Exit Form and follow the procedure outlined above.

Administrative Withdrawal

Academic Dismissal:  Students who earn a GPA lower than 3.0 for two consecutive semesters will be subject to academic dismissal and may be administratively withdrawn. Administrative withdrawals are processed by the program and do not require the presence of the student.  Written notification of administrative withdrawals is sent to the address of record, and copies are placed in students' files.

Failure to Return from Leave of Absence: Upon the expiration of a leave of absence, students must notify the program of their intent to return to the program, to request an extension of their leave, or to withdraw from the program.  Students who do not return to their studies and who do not request permission for an extension of their leave will be administratively withdrawn.

 

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