Guidelines for Voluntary and Involuntary SPN

• There must be a reasonable expectation that the student will return from the SPN in order for a SPN to be granted.
• While on SPN, the student may not enroll in any other College or University.
• A student on an approved SPN is considered affiliated with the College but on a one (1) semester leave of absence.
• If you do not contact the College after one (1) semester of SPN you will be dismissed effective the date the student began the SPN.
• If a student desires to extend a SPN, the student must request the extension. Any granted extension will not be for longer than a period of one year from the time the student originally began the SPN. The maximum length of time allowed for a SPN is two (2) consecutive semesters after which the student must reapply for admission.
• A student receiving financial aid must contact the Financial Aid Office prior to taking the SPN so the student may be advised of the impact of the SPN on their finances/loans/ grace period.
• Students receiving financial aid are responsible for contacting any and all lenders regarding the impact of loan repayment. The grace period could be impacted by their enrollment status and this could affect the repayment of loans.
• Students may return from SPN at the beginning of a semester (defined as August and January). When the student is ready to return from the SPN they must contact the Director of Records and Registration to arrange for re- entry. There is no guarantee that a seat will be available in the class in which the student wants to return.
• It is the responsibility of the student who is on SPN to meet with their advisor during the semester prior to returning to the program to develop a plan for their return.