You must visit the Academic Success and Advising Center and contact the Student Success Specialist in order to process the necessary paperwork. If you are interested in taking an LOA you should complete the paperwork to maintain your program status and also continue to have access to specific University amenities and certain scholarships and/or Centenary aid.

You must begin this process by visiting the Academic Success and Advising Center. The date you notify a University official, date of official notification, will be used as the effective date for processing purposes. You are responsible for completing the form and returning the completed form to the Student Success Specialist (located in the Academic Success and Advising Center).

You must visit the Academic Success and Advising Center or contact the Student Success Specialist in order to process the necessary paperwork. The paperwork must be completed in order to ensure that you are removed from our system and not billed for the following semester. The date you notify a University official (official notification date) will be used as the effective date for processing purposes. You are responsible for completing the form and returning the completed form to the Student Success Specialist (located in the Academic Success and Advising Center).

Once the form is completed and sent back to the Student Success Specialist—the form will be brought to the Registrar’s Office and you will be removed from any/all courses.

Once the form is completed and sent back to the Student Success Specialist—the form will be brought to the Registrar’s Office who will notify all appropriate offices and personnel (including your advisor) of your need to leave the University.

You will have 24 hours after you have returned the completed form to the Student Success Specialist to remove your belongings.

Financial Aid may be adjusted based on last date of attendance and date of Official Notification of your withdrawal or leave of absence. Please view our website at www.centenaryuniversity.edu/policies for more information on how your aid may be adjusted.

To make any changes to your LOA, you will need to email the Student Success Specialist from your Centenary email address.

An LOA can be extended for up to two consecutive semesters or 365 days from the Official Date of Notification.

• The Library and their online services
• Visits to the institution and residence halls (in accordance with university policy)
• The Cafeteria with cash payment
• The Student Account’s Office
• The Registrar’s Office
• The Financial Aid Office
• The Office of Career Development and Community Engagement
• Participation in community wide events (in accordance with program expectations)

Connect with the Student Success Specialist at 908-852-1400 EXT: 2380
All returning students are encouraged to reach out to our Student Life Office so they can support you as we welcome you back to campus. You can contact our Student Life Department by calling 908-852-1400 EXT: 4291.

LOA is temporary and should be taken if you plan to return to the University. A withdraw means you are leaving the University and do not plan to return. If you do withdraw and decide to return at a later date you will need to reapply.

In order to send your transcript to a different institution, complete the Transcript Request Form online through the Centenary University website.

You can appeal for an exception to the refund policy if you have extenuating circumstances. You can learn more about the appeal process on our website.

If you do not plan to return after your LOA, please contact the Student Success Specialist to process the necessary withdrawal paperwork.

If you withdraw from the University, but wish to return, you will need to re-apply. You will re-apply as a transfer student and will work with a Transfer Enrollment Counselor to complete the application process. Your financial aid will be processed as a transfer student based on your most recent admission.

Please go to the Academic Success and Advising Center or directly to the Student Success Specialist to complete this process.

If you withdraw after the course withdrawal deadline, the transcript will reflect an “F” for the courses.
If you withdraw prior to the course withdrawal deadline, the transcript will reflect a “W” for the courses.
If you are unsure of the course withdrawal deadline, please see the Academic Calendar for reference.