Leave of Absence

Leave of Absence 

A Leave of Absence (LOA) may be granted to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School students in appropriate circumstances following review of the student’s application from the Dean or their designee. For the full University Leave of Absence Policy click here. Students may apply for up to one calendar year and a minimum of one semester of leave. Leaves should be timed, whenever possible, to come at the end of a term, preferably at the end of a full academic year. During the leave period, a student may not pursue any study at the University. Neither coursework completed at another institution of higher education, nor coursework completed at any division of Johns Hopkins, while on LOA may be used toward completion of the student’s academic program requirements. The period of time that a student is on an approved LOA is not counted toward the time of completion of the requirements of their academic program of study. When on an approved LOA the student is not enrolled or registered for the period of leave and therefore is not permitted to use University services or facilities.

All students who are absent for more than one calendar year and who did not obtain an approved LOA will be required to apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions before being considered for re-enrollment. The duration of an unapproved absence is applied toward the maximum time students have to complete their degree requirements.