January Term Participation

First year (freshmen) students that matriculate in the fall term are required to register for at least three academic credits in the January Term of their first academic year. Registering for a course in January Term, although not required, is highly recommended for non-first year students. Any student that does not wish to register for a course in January Term must file a leave of absence with the Registrar’s Office. A first year student requesting a leave must have it approved by the Registrar. If a student does not file a leave of absence and does not register for a course in January Term, he or she will be withdrawn from the institution in compliance with the policy on Administrative Withdrawal found elsewhere in the catalog. Any student filing a leave of absence for January Term must complete and submit a Request to Return from a Leave of Absence form to the Registrar’s Office prior to returning for a future term.