Leave of Absence and Withdrawal

The deadline to arrange leave of absence for the Spring 2026 term has passed.  If you are an undergraduate student enrolled for Spring 2026 and cannot finish your spring courses in progress, please reach out to your School/College academic advising area for assistance.

• Summer 2026 leave of absence information (for CGS 1st year students only) is available starting April 17: https://www.bu.edu/usc/leaveandwithdrawal/cgs-summer-2026-leave-of-absence/
• Fall 2026 leave of absence information will be available the week of April 21.

Graduate, nondegree, or Metropolitan College students should always contact their academic program for guidance on taking a leave or withdrawing.