An undergraduate student enrolled in The College, The Wharton School, the School of Nursing, or the School of Engineering and Applied Science who withdraws from the University (or who is requested to withdraw for failure to maintain a satisfactory scholastic standing) or who is granted a leave of absence from the University during either term of the academic year, will be eligible for a reduction in tuition and fees in accordance with the conditions set forth below. Students enrolled in LPS or special certificate programs should contact their school.

The effective date of separation from the University is the date the student files a written request for withdrawal or leave of absence. In the case of students receiving financial aid, eligibility for the term will be re-determined based on actual charges and prorated allowances for living expenses. A student who is required to withdraw because of a violation of University regulations is not eligible for a tuition refund.

Reduction of Tuition and Fees for Graduate and Professional School Students

Tuition reduction policies differ among graduate or professional schools and/or programs. Students enrolled in Graduate or Professional Schools must contact their individual school for information and should do so as soon as possible after the decision to withdraw.

Leave of Absence/Withdrawal Checklist

The following checklist should serve as a guide as you prepare to take a leave of absence (LOA) or withdrawal from the University of Pennsylvania. Please note that some steps may not apply to your particular case; thus, you need only complete those areas applicable to you.

1. Notify your school about your intention to take a leave of absence
   
   
2. Student Financial Services
   
   
   • Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor to discuss how this decision may impact your finances.
     
     
   • Note: In the case of students receiving financial aid, eligibility for Federal aid funds for the term will be redetermined based on a statutory formula. Institutional aid will be redetermined based on actual charges and prorated allowances for living expenses.
     
     
   • Schedule a student loan exit interview with Student Financial Services so you can obtain important information about the effect of your LOA/withdrawal on your loans. Depending on how long you are not enrolled, you may have to begin making payments on your loans. It is critically important that you avoid becoming delinquent on your loans while you are out of school. Delinquency may result in ineligibility for further aid and may make it impossible for you to return at a later date.
     
     B01 Franklin Building
     3451 Walnut Street
     Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205
     Email: sfsmail@sfs.upenn.edu
     Tel: 215-898-5718
     
     
3. Advise your House Dean of your departure. You should then go to the Assignments Office to get the early termination form so you that the appropriate staff members can sign it. Upon receipt of that form and your keys, the contract will be canceled. Please note that a cancellation fee of at least $200 may be charged.
   
   Assignments Office
   3702 Spruce Street
   Philadelphia, PA 19104-6180
   Tel: 215-898-8271
   
   
   
4. Visit the Student Telephone Services to complete the disconnection form and provide them with the date you expect to vacate the residence. Upon the receipt of the form, Student Telephone Services will disconnect the phone and the student will be billed for the time up until the disconnection occurred. The telephone bill will go out the following month (through student account).
   
   3401 Walnut Street, 337A
   Philadelphia, PA 19104-6179
   Tel: 215-476-6000
   
   
   
5. Check with the Insurance Administrator at Student Health Service if you have questions regarding your coverage, policies and procedures during your leave. Some insurance providers discontinue coverage if a student is not enrolled full time at a college or university.
   
   3535 Market Street
   1st Floor
   Philadelphia, PA 19104-4385
   Tel: 215-573-3523
   
   
   
6. Clear any pending issues with the Office of Student Conduct. Failure to do so will result in your being place on Disciplinary Hold, which will prevent you from registering for classes when you return or from getting copies of your transcript should you choose to transfer to another institution.
   
   236 South 34th Street
   Duhring Wing - 2nd Floor
   Philadelphia, PA 19104-6053
   Tel: 215-898-5651
   
   
   
7. Update your student visa while you are away from Penn if you are an International Student.

Returning to Penn Checklist

The following checklist should serve as a guide as you return from a leave of absence or withdrawal from the University of Pennsylvania. Please note that some steps may not apply to your particular case; thus, you need only complete those areas applicable to you.

1. Contact Student Financial Services.
   
   • Obtain financial aid application forms as early as possible.
     100 Franklin Building
     3451 Walnut Street
     Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205
     Email: sfsmail@sfs.upenn.edu
     Tel: 215-898-1988
     
     
   • Discuss how to resolve matters of financial hold if you are on hold as a result of a past due balance on your student account or a delinquent student loan.
     100 Franklin Building
     3451 Walnut Street
     Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205
     Email: sfsmail@sfs.upenn.edu
     Tel: 215-898-1988
     
     
2. Contact Housing and Conference Services to apply for housing.
   Assignments Office
   3702 Spruce Street
   Philadelphia, PA 19104-9319
   Tel: 215-898-8271
   
   
3. Contact Dining Services to set up a new meal contract.
   3702 Spruce Street
   Philadelphia, PA 19104-3512
   Tel: 215-898-7585
   
   
4. Contact Student Telephone Services to establish phone services.
   3401 Walnut Street, 337A
   Philadelphia, PA 19104-6179
   Tel: 215-476-6000