Leave of Absence, Withdrawing or Transferring

Steps for Taking Leave

• Leave paperwork must be completed through the student’s Dean’s office.
• Vacate your campus residence within 48 hours of withdrawing:
  • Remove all personal belongings.
  • Return your key to Harbin 104 Key Room (failure results in a $200 fee).
• An inspection will be conducted to assess potential damages.
• Notify residentialliving@georgetown.edu as soon as you’ve completely moved out of your unit.

Refunds

(Note: differs from the tuition refund schedule). Students will be charged for housing up until the effective Leave date or by the day they move themselves and all of their belongings out of their unit, whichever is later. No refund after the 9th week of classes. For meal plan refunds, email mealplans@georgetown.edu.

Returning from a Leave

• Initiate Request: Contact residentialliving@georgetown.edu to apply for on-campus housing.
• Re-admission Process: Apply to your Academic Dean for re-admission by:
  • November 1 for Spring.
  • April 1 for Summer.
  • June 30 for Fall.
• Housing Considerations:
  • Housing is not guaranteed for students returning from a leave.
  • Students may not be able to return to the same room or apartment.
  • For medical accommodations, contact the Academic Resource Center.