Students who wish to pause their academic studies with the intention of returning to Pace must submit a Leave of Absence. A leave of absence requested during a term will result in the withdrawal from all coursework for the given term. "W" grades will be assigned for each course, and the student's record will be updated to reflect the leave of absence. The standard length of a leave is one academic semester or a maximum of one full academic year (Fall and Spring).
A student must meet the following requirements to qualify for a Leave of Absence:
Pace offers a Leave of Absence for the following reasons: