Checklist: Reviewing Your Medical Leave of Absence and Return Policy

College or university students experiencing medical or mental health emergencies or escalating treatment needs may need to step away from school to seek a higher level of care. Administrators can use this checklist to determine if their institution’s medical leave of absence policy is robust and easy for students to understand.

This checklist addresses:

• Policy basics
• Process issues and documentation
• Involuntary leaves of absence
• Special issues such as study abroad, international students, and campus access