Student Leave of Absence (LOA) Policy

Board Policy 8.013

In response to the Americans with Disability Act (2008), with oversight from the Office of Civil Rights, Delta College is implementing a Leave of Absence Policy.  Delta College students who are experiencing a sudden medical or traumatic life event, that creates a significant barrier to academic access and requires a temporary pause in course(s) participation, may be applicable for a Leave of Absence (LOA).

This policy will be administered by the office of the Dean of Student Success.

Qualifying Events

• • Inpatient hospital stays and non-elective surgeries
  • Concussions
  • Death in the student’s immediate family. Immediate family includes parent(s), grandparent(s), spouse/partner, child, and sibling(s).  (If you suffered a loss of a family member not listed, please contact the Dean of Student Success at leaveofabsence@delta.edu to discuss the relationship)
  • Significant personal event including, but not limited to: family crises, subpoenaed court appearances, jury duty, etc.
  • Contagious illness such as mono, strep, or influenza

Non-qualifying Events

• • Emergency room/clinic visits that did not require hospitalization
  • Outpatient surgeries requiring no restrictions
  • Doctor’s office/clinic visits diagnosing colds, migraines, or other illnesses not requiring hospitalization
  • Traffic jams, car trouble, or inability to find parking
  • Absences related to inclement weather
  • Childcare issues or school closures
  • COVID related absences (this condition is covered under the Office of Disability Services)
    • Contact the Office of Disability Services for questions and assistance at odr@delta.edu)
  • Disability related condition/temporary disability (these conditions are covered under the Office of Disability Services).
    • Contact the Office of Disability Services for questions and assistance at odr@delta.edu)
  • Title IX, sexual misconduct, pregnancy-related issues (these issues are covered under the Equity Office).
    • Contact the Equity Office for questions and assistance at equityoffice@delta.edu)

Fees

There are no associated fees for applying for a LOA. 

Contact

Students with questions about LOAs may review the Leave of Absence Information in the Student Handbook and email their questions to leaveofabsence@delta.edu. 

Board Action 5432 – February 1, 2022