Can I Take a Leave of Absence While My Program is Suspended?

Modified on Tue, 7 Jul at 6:00 PM

No. If your program is currently on suspension, you are not eligible to apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA). The suspension must be fully resolved and your enrollment reinstated to active standing before an LOA request can be considered.



Why This Policy Exists


A Leave of Absence is intended for learners who are meeting all University requirements but need to temporarily pause their studies. Outstanding financial or administrative issues must be resolved first to ensure a clean record and a straightforward LOA review process.



What to Do If You Are Suspended and Need a Break


Step 1: Resolve the reason for your suspension

The specific steps depend on the type of suspension:

  • Financial suspension: Settle your outstanding tuition balance. You can review your balance and make payments through the myNXU Wallet.
  • AEP/Administrative suspension: Submit all outstanding admission documents for verification. Contact the Admissions Team if you are unsure what is still required -- select Other > Admissions when submitting a support request.


Step 2: Confirm your reinstatement

Once you have addressed the issue, confirm with the relevant team (Billing, Admissions, or Learner Success) that your suspension has been lifted and your enrollment is active.


Step 3: Request a Leave of Absence (if still needed)

Once reinstated, if you still need an extended break, contact your Success Advisor to discuss your LOA options and initiate the request through the Academic Request Form.



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