Hope College recognizes that life events may unexpectedly interrupt an academic semester, including needing time away from campus. Thus, the purpose of a formal process for short-term, temporary ...

This short-term leave of absence procedure is designed for undergraduate students requiring medical care (surgery, short-term in- or out-patient mental health treatment, other serious illness ...

A short-term absence without pay may be granted to permit you to attend to urgent personal business or for other compelling personal reasons not covered under another of the college's leave plans. Any ...