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.
- A progression deferment is defined as a temporary, elected suspension of enrollment in a degree program. It may be requested at the end of a semester, or mid-semester, but the implications differ for each. Students may be in good standing or may be in probation status due to an unsuccessful grade in a course. Students on probation may choose deferred progression due to an inability to progress in a degree program until an appropriate course for program progression is offered for repeat. Students meeting conditions for dismissal from the college (academic or non-academic) are not eligible to choose deferred progression.
- 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A return to Bellin College must occur within one year pending availability, otherwise, the students will be changed to withdrawn and will need to follow the readmit procedure.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 A return to Bellin College must occur within one year, otherwise the student will be changed to withdrawn status, and will need to follow the readmit procedure.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.