In order to resume their enrollment at Pace University after an interruption due to, among other reasons, a leave of absence pursuant to the Leave of Absence Policy or leave due to a medical reason, dismissals due to unsatisfactory academic performance, dismissals or suspensions due to disciplinary issues and, in certain circumstances, withdrawals, students must file a Resumption of Studies Application with the Office of the Registrar.1,2
In order to resume their studies at the University, at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the semester in which they wish to resume their studies, subject to the exceptions identified below, students must: 3
In addition to any exceptions in the letter granting a leave of absence due to a medical reason applicable to students applying to resume their studies after the leave of absence due to a medical reason, the procedure described directly above is subject to the following exceptions:
Ordinarily, the degree requirements applicable to the student’s declared major will not change due to the interruption of the student’s studies. Nevertheless, there are circumstances when the degree requirements or program offerings will change while the student is on a leave of absence, e.g., requirements of the New York State Education Department, accrediting agencies or applicable law.
The time within which a student is required to complete the degree requirements ordinarily will not change because of a leave of absence, although the graduation date may change. For example, a student who is required to complete the degree requirements within eight semesters is scheduled to graduate in May 2026 takes a leave of absence in the Spring 2025 semester. Because of the one-semester absence, the student’s graduation date may be postponed one semester until December 2026 at which time he or she will have been enrolled for eight semesters. However, a student’s graduation date may be postponed in excess of the number of semesters they were on a leave of absence if the student is enrolled in a program with required course sequences and the prerequisite courses are not offered every semester.
Students should check with their academic advisor when resuming their studies about the consequences, if any, of the interruption of their studies on degree requirements and graduation date.
Students interested in financial aid should speak to a representative in the Financial Aid Office about whether they are eligible for financial aid upon their resumption of studies.
Ordinarily, Pace-funded merit awards will be restored upon a student’s resumption of studies after a leave of absence in accordance with the Leave of Absence Policy provided
If a student does not resume his or her studies on or before the date identified and approved in the Leave of Absence Application or obtain an extension of the leave of absence if the student is eligible for one, Pace-funded merit awards may be excluded from future financial aid awards. Pace-funded merit awards are not restored for students resuming their studies after a leave of absence due to a dismissal for academic reasons or a dismissal or suspension for disciplinary reasons. (Related information about the reinstatement of Pace-funded merit awards may be found in the Reinstatement of Pace-funded Merit Award Following a Leave of Absence due to a medical reason.)
Information about a leave of absence due to military service and resumption of studies may be found in the Leave of Absence - Military.
This Resumption of Studies Policy is not applicable to students who interrupted their enrollment at Pace University, whether or not pursuant to the Leave of Absence Policy and now wish to enroll in the Pace Online program. For information about the Pace Online program, including eligibility criteria, please contact paceonline@pace.edu.
Students resuming their studies after a leave of absence - medical must consult and comply with the terms and conditions for resuming their studies set forth in the letter granting them a leave of absence due to a medical reason. If there is a conflict between this Resumption of Studies Policy and the terms and conditions in the letter, the letter supersedes the conflicting portions of this Policy. Students should contact the University Registrar for clarification about any conflicts as well as for complete information about the procedure for resuming their studies after a leave of absence due to medical reason.
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