LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

 

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Maximum duration of leave of absence:

 

Maximum duration of leave of absence is two semesters in English Preparatory Class, and four semesters in graduate and undergraduate programs. The leave of absence is not counted to the maximum period of study allowed to complete an academic program.

 

Only the following excuses are accepted for LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

 

• Medical reasons (A medical report –for minimum three weeks-must be submitted to and/or approved by, the METU Medical Center)

• Economic or family reasons that unexpectedly arise such as illnesses, death, or natural disasters.

• Assignment to study abroad or a mission related to your education

• When courses required for graduation are not opened in that semester

• Military duty (the document of military duty should be submitted)

 

Application for leave of absence:

 

A petition, explaining the reason of absence and together with the required documents should be submitted to the Department Chairman. Students who want a leave of absence should apply until the deadline for late registrations (except for unexpected reasons). Students applying for leave of absence are recommended to pay their tuition and complete their registration, in case their applications are rejected.