Leave of Absence

A leave of absence allows students who have registered for and completed Ensign College credit to avoid reapplying to Ensign College after three semesters of nonattendance (see Discontinuation Policy). Students who submit a Leave of Absence request would not need to apply for readmission upon their return, maintain their scholarships, and would be eligible to continue their education in the same catalog year they started on. 

Eligibility Status
Students who have completed at least one semester at Ensign College are eligible to take a leave of absence for a mission (humanitarian service also applicable) or military deployment for a maximum of seven semesters. Students must have a current Ecclesiastical Endorsement and be free of all financial or academic holds upon submitting the request. 

Reasons Granted for Leave

Requests for a leave of absence may be granted for the following reasons:

• Military Leave
• Students must provide copies of their active-duty order or deployment order along with the Leave of Absence request.
• Missionary Service
• Students will submit their Mission Call letter and Leave of Absence request once they receive their call and before leaving.

Students who request a Leave of Absence will be able to return to the college while keeping their scholarships and financial aid while maintaining the same program requirements that they initially started on.  

General Policies and Procedures:
A Leave of Absence request must be submitted by the student to be granted a Leave of Absence from Ensign College. 
If a student plans to cancel or return earlier than initially requested, they will need to contact the Registration Office. If a student needs to extend their Leave of Absence, and the extension goes beyond the maximum of seven semesters, they will need to reapply for admission. Upon returning from leave, students must have a current Ecclesiastical Endorsement to be eligible for registration.