Withdrawal and Readmission
Medical Withdrawal
A medical withdrawal may be granted or required for mental and/or physical conditions that interfere with a student's ability to participate in campus life including their ability to complete or make satisfactory progress towards academic goals. The policies and procedures for requesting a medical withdrawal and return from medical withdrawal are outlined by the Institute and handled by the Graduate Students Office. Students in need may initiate procedures with their graduate administrator. Approval is assessed term by term. The Department may not be able to guarantee funding beyond two terms of leave.
Voluntary Withdrawal
Graduate degree programs should be completed without interruption. If there are compelling reasons for withdrawal that are supported by the advisor and faculty within that student’s degree program, a request is to be submitted to the administrator of the degree program. Approval may be given for one or two terms without affecting initial funding package.Readmission
A formal readmission application to the Institute is submitted two months prior to return through the student’s degree administrator.The Graduate Student Office website describes policies and procedures for withdrawal and readmission: web.mit.edu/gso/gpp/registration/changes.html
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Graduate Students Office
Application for Readmission
