Leave of Absence
Students choosing to take a leave of absence from housing must complete an "Office of Residential Life Leave of Absence" form. Students will indicate on this form how long they intend to be away from housing. Students frequently take a leave of absence to live off-camps or participate in a study abroad program. Students opting not to live on campus for period of time must complete the leave of absence form in order to ensure that future years of housing remain intact.
If you are a three-year housing guarantee student, you are required to live off campus during your junior year. A leave of absence in any other year cannot be substituted for your mandatory junior year off.
Students who take a leave of absence from housing cannot be guaranteed specific room assignments upon return, however, preference will be honored whenever possible.
A leave of absence is complete when:
- an "Office of Residential Life Leave of Absence Form" has been submitted to the Office of Residential Life
- all personal belongings have been removed from the room
- all issued keys have been returned to the Office of Residential Life
A leave of absence between the first and fifth week of classes will be in accordance with the University refund schedule. No refund is possible after the fifth week of classes.
Withdrawal From Housing:
Students permanently leaving the University or housing must complete an "Office of Residential Life Withdrawal Form." PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETION OF THE WITHDRAWAL FORM TERMINATES YOUR STATUS AS A RESIDENT STUDENT AT BOSTON COLLEGE. IF AT A FUTURE DATE YOU WISH TO RETURN TO CAMPUS HOUSING, YOU WILL HAVE TO APPEAL IN WRITING FOR HOUSING.
A withdrawal is complete when:
- an "Office of Residential Life Withdrawal Form" has been submitted to the Office of Residential Life
- all personal belongings have been removed from the room
- all issued keys have been returned to the Office of Residential Life
A withdrawal between the first and fifth week of classes will be in accordance with the University refund schedule. No refund is possible after the fifth week of classes.
Housing Appeals:
Students seeking an additional semester or year of housing may appeal for on campus housing. All requests for additional housing must be made in writing. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND FOR ON CAMPUS HOUSING, IT IS DIFFICULT TO GRANT APPEALS.
In order to be granted an appeal for housing based on medical or psychological need, an applicant must provide evidence of medical necessity. The information provided should include a complete summary, or better still, release of records, copies of visits to your physician and/or physical therapist, delineating the current problem. Please include x-ray reports and/or other documentation that will help us make a decision. A one- or two-line note from a doctor stating that he or she thinks that you need housing is not sufficient.