A Progression Deferment is defined as temporary.
- It is a voluntary suspension of enrollment in a degree program for not more than one year. It is allowed for students who need, for various approved reasons, to voluntarily suspend degree progression.
- Students must be in good standing and do not have to follow the standard reapplication process when ready to return to Bellin College, provided not more than one year has passed since the last semester of enrollment.
- Return to Bellin College is dependent on space availability.
Students must meet with the appropriate Academic Advisor or Program Director to begin the process and access the required paperwork. Students may also need to notify the appropriate Student Services personnel, depending on future enrollment status.
- The Academic Advisor or Program Director will assist the student in completing the Request to Defer Progression form.
- A student may request a voluntary deferment during or at the end of a currently enrolled semester.
- A student is not allowed to be enrolled at any other institution of higher education for credit during the deferment.
- A progression deferment is not considered a leave of absence (LOA), as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
- A student will notify Bellin College of a projected return date for enrollment. A return to Bellin College must occur within one year pending availability, otherwise, the students will be changed to withdrawn and will need to follow the readmit procedure.
- A student will notify Bellin College of a projected return date for enrollment. A return to Bellin College must occur within one year, otherwise the student will be changed to withdrawn status, and will need to follow the readmit procedure. Students must complete the Return to Progression form.