Military Leave

°µÍøTV absent from °µÍøTV to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States may be eligible for:

  • Deferred Admission - Incoming students who cannot attend the first semester due to military obligation
  • Military Leave - Current students who must take a break in order to fulfill a military obligation
  • Readmission of Servicemembers - Discontinued servicemembers and veterans who were absent from °µÍøTV for service in the Armed Forces and were not on an approved military or educational leave

°µÍøTV requesting deferred admission or readmission must submit an . Current students can submit a request for military leave in . Instructions are on the Educational Leave section of Enrollment Services' website. 

As provided for in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, students will be allowed to return to the same program with the same academic standing based on the following provisions:

  • Absence is due to active duty service in the Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves, for more than 30 days.
  • The cumulative length of all absences for service in the uniformed services may not exceed five years. This period includes only the time spent actually performing service, not the period before reporting for duty and the time between completing service and returning to the institution.
  • The servicemember or veteran notifies the °µÍøTV Veterans Services Office of the intent to re-enroll within 3 years of completion of military service. A student who is injured during or becomes ill as a consequence of military service must submit his/her intent to re-enroll not later than 2 years after the end of the period that is necessary for recovery from such illness or injury.
  • °µÍøTV will be returning to the same academic program, with the same academic standing that they were in at the time the absence began. °µÍøTV will be returning to the next class or classes in their program after they provide notice of their intent to reenroll.
  • Eligibility under the terms of the HEOA terminates upon any of the following events:
    • Being separated from the Armed Forces with a dishonorable discharge.
    • Being dismissed as permitted under section 1161(a) of title 10, United States Code.
    • Being dropped from the rolls pursuant to section 1161(b) of title 10, United States Code.

A service member or veteran who does not meet these criteria is subject to current °µÍøTV admissions requirements. Questions regarding °µÍøTV's policy or procedures for military leave should be directed to the Veterans Services Office.

Military Accommodation Requests: 
A military accommodation request allows student to manage their academic obligations while fulfilling their military service duties. These requests ensure students can adjust their schedules to meet course requirements despite military obligations like weekend training or brief military exercises (less than 30 days).

Process for Submitting a Military Accommodation Request:
1. Informing the Instructor(s): The student will need to notify their instructor(s) directly about the military obligation (for example, an exam conflict due to training). The Veterans Services Office (VSO) should also be included in the communication.  
2. Submit the Request: The student must provide the VSO with supporting documentation of their military obligation (e.g., training orders, weekend due schedules) and should also submit the course syllabi for impacted classes. 
3. After reviewing the documentation, the VSO will communicate with the student about their request and work with faculty to ensure that the accommodation allows the student to complete the course. This would involve rescheduling exams, adjusting assignment deadlines, or providing flexibility for attendance, depending on the nature of the military obligation. 
4. The VSO will email the student once the accommodation is approved.

Please follow the link below to complete your Military Accommodation Request. This form helps us support your academic needs while fulfilling your military obligations. Be sure to include any supporting documentation (such as orders or memos) so that we can review and accommodate your request as efficiently as possible. 
 

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the Veterans Services Office.