Hiatus Information
Sometimes students need to take a break from their college career for a variety of reasons. The list below serves as a useful reference for where to start and what to do, if you need to leave or return to ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
Withdrawals/Change of Status
Who: Student who has no plans to return to ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ
Where: Advising and Peer Mentorship Office: Located on the 2nd Floor of the Library, 401-254-3456, advising@rwu.edu
Department of Residential Life & Housing (if residing in ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Residence Hall)
Admission Deferrals
Who: Student who is admitted but has never started classes at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ
Where: Admissions Office (if re-admitted, then also through admissions) 401-253-1040, admit@rwu.edu
Medical Leave of Absence & Medical Reinstatement
Who: Student who is unable to finish the semester for medical reasons
Student who is returning from a medical leave
Where: Director of Student and Family Assistance
Study Abroad for non-ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ programs
Who: Student who is looking to study abroad or Intern in a non-ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ program
Where: Advising and Peer Mentorship Office
Study Abroad for ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ programs
Who: Student who is looking to study abroad in an ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ program
Where: Speigal Center for Global and International Programs
Reinstatement
Who: Student returning who was enrolled at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ at some point in the past
Other Types: Medical Leave – Director of Student and Family Assistance
Admissions Deferral – Admissions
Judicial Removal – Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Where: Advising and Peer Mentorship Office
Student should request University Housing via email at rwuhousing@rwu.edu