Medical and Academic Leaves

In rare instances, graduate students may need to take a leave for personal and/or health reasons.

If this occurs, please contact the appropriate department graduate student services staff member for further details.

• Medical Leaves (for Employed Graduate Students)
  If a leave is approved, graduate students will maintain their student status. 
  • Leave Request Form (Non-Childbirth Accommodation)
  • Childbirth Accommodation
     
• Academic Leaves of Absence (LOA)
  Graduate students in good academic standing may petition for a leave of absence.
  • Students need to have completed at least one quarter with UC Irvine to apply.
  • Academic leaves can be approved for up to one year (3 quarters).
  • Petitions need to be submitted by the Friday of week 3. 
  • Please review all information provided on the LOA form prior to contacting your department.