Should You Take a Leave of Absence?

Figuring out whether taking a leave of absence is the best choice for you can be tough. As the time to make your decision about next semester arrives, we’ve created this flowchart to help you think about what’s best for you this spring. We know there are a ton of factors to consider: when you want to graduate, your mental health, opportunities, housing availability, personal fulfillment, and more. This chart is a major oversimplification of the decision making process, but for those of you on the fence about taking the spring semester off, we hope it helps!

Flowchart: Should You Take a Leave of Absence? By Georgia K. Steigerwald