Time Away from Stanford: Leave, Withdraw, Return
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If you need to request time away from your Stanford studies, access these resources. Find information and how-to instructions regarding leaves of absence (and returning early from a leave), as well as withdrawing from a Stanford degree program (or requesting reinstatement).
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Leave of Absence
Learn how to take a leave of absence, submit your requests, and extend or return early from your leave.
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Special Registration Statuses
Adjust your enrollment requirements and take fewer units than what is required by requesting a special registration status.
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Withdraw
• Withdraw from a Degree Program
Were you looking for information about withdrawing from a class?
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Reinstatement
Discontinued this term
• Leave of Absence Petition for Discontinued Students
Discontinued prior term
• Undergraduate
• Graduate