The U of M has a leave of absence policy that you need to follow if you plan to leave school for ONE semester or longer (excluding summer). If you are in good academic standing and if your request for a leave of absence is approved, you may return to CDes and follow the academic plan that was in place when you started the program.

A leave of absence is good for up to two years (four consecutive semesters). If you are gone for more than two years, with or without an approved leave of absence, you must follow the program requirements in effect for students just entering the program.

You may return any time during the leave of absence and reactivate your enrollment by submitting an application for readmission to CDes Student Services.