Request to Stop-Out (Take Time Off)

Request to Stop-Out
- If you are unable to maintain continuous enrollment, you should request permission to interrupt your studies on a temporary basis. This is referred to as a “stop-out.” The form must be signed by your graduate program director and approved by the College of Graduate Studies prior to the beginning of the stop-out period.
- If approved, the period of the stop-out is not counted toward the time limit for degree completion, and readmission to the degree program is automatically granted if you are in good academic standing. A stop-out may not be used more than once during the time limit for your degree. If the stop-out exceeds one academic year, you may be required to reenter your studies under the current catalog year.

Suzanne Hicks