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Wichita State University supports students who are members of the United States Armed Forces. To assist you, and protect and safeguard your student status, WSU has adopted a student military leave of absence policy.
This policy applies to WSU students who are U.S. military personnel to include active duty, guard, and reserve. Students who are spouses of service members and have dependent children are also included in this policy. This policy pertains to students seeking military withdrawal and reentry to the program that they previously attended, or academic completion of current coursework after deployment and will be eligible for readmission under this provision. Below are some frequently asked questions:
What do I need to do if I am deploying for 6 months?
Complete the Military Leave of Absence Authorization Form, request a complete withdrawal from the current term, and take a copy of military orders to Military and Veteran Services located in Grace Wilkie Hall. If applicable, notify instructors of your request.
What do I do if I have to deploy tomorrow and do not have time to go to WSU to complete paperwork?
Designate a family member or representative to complete requirements on your behalf with all required documents and information.
Will I get a refund from WSU since I am going on a deployment that’s longer than 2 weeks?
Yes, you will receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid to WSU if the MLOA is filed prior to the last day to withdraw from classes. If the MLOA is received after the last day to withdraw from classes, you have the following options:
- A full refund of tuition and fees, but no credit awarded for work completed during the semester
- An incomplete grade in all courses (with instructor agreement) with the right to complete all coursework without further payment of tuition or fees and a designation that the incomplete was incurred due to active military service. When you are called to active military duty and reach an agreement with the instructor(s) to take an incomplete, you will have up to one calendar year following the end of the semester that the incomplete was given to complete the course requirements.
- A grade in each course, if the instructor of each class believes sufficient work has been completed to warrant assigning a letter grade.
How do I enroll after my deployment?
To be readmitted, you must give written or email notice of the intent to re-enroll to veterans.services@wichita.edu as soon as reasonably possible after the completion of your of service.
Who can I contact if I have questions on the process of filing for a Military Leave of Absence?
You should contact Military and Veteran Services in Grace Wilkie Hall, or by phone at 316-978-3009, or by email at veterans.services@wichita.edu.
If you would like additional information, please visit our MLOA website.