A student who does not intend to enroll in courses at MHGS in a given term may apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA) by completing a Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Request Form. Upon approval by the Registrar and Academic Dean, the student is then considered to be on Leave of Absence. The maximum length of time allowed for a LOA is three consecutive terms. A student may request an extension to their LOA, in writing, to the Registrar.

A student may withdraw from all courses in a given term and retain their degree status, without academic penalty, up to six weeks into the term. Withdrawal from courses requires completing a Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Request Form. Upon approval by the Registrar and the Academic Dean, the student is then considered to be on Leave of Absence. The student is still responsible for tuition as outlined in the Tuition Refund Policy.

A student will be automatically considered withdrawn if they have not registered for courses for the previous three terms and they have not been approved for an extension to their Leave of Absence by the Registrar.

For a withdrawn student to be reinstated in a degree program at MHGS, they must apply through the Admissions department for approval by the Academic Policies Committee for reinstatement. If the student has been inactive for more than three academic terms, they must complete their degree under current admission and academic requirements.

When a student is suspended for any reason (financial or academic) they will receive notification stating the terms of the suspension from the Registrar. Unless the Registrar’s notice documents a decision by the Academic Policies Committee, a student may file a petition to appeal a suspension decision, in writing, with the Academic Policies Committee within 30 days. An appeal of a suspension for failure to make satisfactory academic progress must show that there were exceptional circumstances involved and the student must provide evidence indicating that they can remove the grade point average deficiency within one term.

A student wishing to be readmitted after they have been suspended from MHGS must apply to the Admissions Department for approval by the Academic Policies Committee. Application cannot be made within three terms of the suspension. The application should indicate how the student intends to finish their academic career successfully and should identify any activities completed during the student’s absence from MHGS that will enable future success in the program. The student will be advised, in writing, of the decision of the Academic Policies Committee; if the petition is denied, the letter will include suggestions for re-consideration.