Separations
A student considering a separation from the University must first meet with the Time Away Coordinator to discuss their options before moving forward. 聽A 鈥淪eparation from the University鈥� eForm must be completed for students who are withdrawing from the University. The student can submit this on their own or with their Time Away Coordinator. 聽More information about this process can be found at .
For the Student
The official "Withdrawal from the University" Policy may be found in the student's . The following information is provided to assist students who are considering withdrawing from the University of Notre Dame.
- Visit with the Time Away Coordinators as soon as possible. Please contact timeaway@nd.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Your Time Away Coordinators are a team of caring experts who will serve as your single point of contact for leaving and returning to the University. They will assist you with questions regarding your leave, support for a plan during your time away from the University, and direction as you navigate your return to Notre Dame.
- You must obtain the appropriate approvals to avoid receiving failing grades in your classes and ensure the correct adjustments to your student account.
- 聽Accordingly, do not make plans to depart from campus until you have scheduled and attended any required appointments.
- Withdrawals are recorded on a student's academic transcript, with the exception of a separation between semesters.
To learn more about returning to the University please refer to for all policies and procedures required for your student status.
If you have further questions, please contact Kate O'Brien, (574) 631-5347.