DigitalCrafts Leave of Absence Policy
Leave of Absence Policy
A student attending DigitalCrafts must submit a written request for a Leave of Absence (LOA) to Student Advising at Operations@DigitalCrafts.com. Requests must be made in advance of the requested time off unless there have been unforeseen circumstances that prevented the student from making the request in advance. If a student requests a LOA and is unable to submit the appropriate documentation within the allotted time frame, the student should contact Student Advising for further assistance. A LOA can be granted for a minimum of one course (5 weeks) and is taken in five-week increments.
A LOA may be requested for reasons including, but not limited to, military, medical, jury duty, or family care. A student may be granted a LOA if the following requirements are met:
- The LOA request is submitted in writing before the start of the course, or by the end of the add/drop period.
- Students may request multiple LOAs, but the total number of days the student remains on LOA may not exceed 180 days during the consecutive 12-month time frame.
- Prior to applying for a LOA, the student must have completed their most recent term. A LOA may not be taken in the first course of the student’s program.
- Students must be in a good academic standing and/or are not subject to dismissal from the institution for academic or code of conduct reasons.
While there are no additional charges assessed during a LOA, the student continues to be responsible for prior student charges. For more information on the student’s finance and payment status, students must contact Billing@DigitalCrafts.com.
Students who decide not to return to DigitalCrafts must formally withdraw their enrollment in accordance with the withdrawal policy.