Support for Students on a Leave of Absence

If you are on a medical or health leave, you will need to create a plan for return with your school’s Advising and Leave of Absence contact and the Student Health Center.  

All students returning from a leave of absence should contact their academic advisor or school contact to make an academic plan for the upcoming semester. In this meeting, discuss your course plans for the following semester and go over your academic progress toward the completion of your degree. This is typically done in March for students returning from a leave in the Fall semester or in November for students returning from a leave in the Spring semester.

Not sure who in your school to contact? Email your school’s designated contact for students on leave. You can always start with a Student Success Specialist and we will connect you with your academic advisor.

Do you need help reaching out to your advisor? Reach out to a Student Success Specialist and they will walk you through the process.

If you receive any financial aid or scholarships (including NYU scholarships, non-NYU scholarships, loans or any other types of financial aid), make sure you chat with someone in the Financial Aid Office before returning from a leave. They will be able to help you get your aid set up so everything is ready to go when you return

You can contact Financial Aid via email at financial.aid@nyu.edu or set up a Zoom appointment with a Financial Aid counselor. If you have questions about who to contact in Financial Aid, start with a Student Success Specialist and we will connect you with the right person.

Here is a draft of an email that you can send to the Financial Aid office to start the conversation about getting your Financial Aid in order for when you return from a Leave of Absence.

If you want to live on campus after returning from a leave, the Residential Life and Housing Services team can help you. Contact them via email at housing@nyu.edu or on the phone at 212-998-4600. Visit the NYU On Campus Housing Website for more information regarding how a leave of absence impacts your on-campus housing.

Having trouble figuring out what to do next about housing? Chat with a Student Success Specialist. They will guide you through the process and help you get the information you need regarding your housing options.

As an international student, you must contact the Office of Global Services before taking a leave of absence and to discuss plans you may have to return. This is because a personal or medical leave of absence can impact your eligibility for F-1 or J-1 benefits such as CPT, OPT, or Academic Training.

For more information, visit the Office of Global Services page.