Leave of Absence:
An international student may be eligible to interrupt his/her program of study if certain procedures are followed.

Undergraduate Student:
You may only interrupt your program by withdrawing from the University. You must request a withdrawal from the Counseling Center and both consult with and secure a signature from an OIS adviser. You will be advised as to the immigration ramifications of a withdrawal.

Graduate Student:
If you are in good academic standing and must interrupt your graduate program for valid reasons (e.g. family emergency, illness, etc.,) you may request a leave of absence from graduate study for a definite period of time, normally not to exceed one year. Once the Graduate School receives your request for a leave of absence from the department, OIS is notified of this recommendation. An OIS adviser will then advise you as to how this leave of absence may affect your nonimmigrant status. OIS will notify the Graduate School that you have contacted OIS and have been counseled regarding any legal consequences of taking a leave of absence in your nonimmigrant status.

 

To resume your program of study, you will need to apply for re-admission to NC State University and complete a new Certificate of Financial Responsibility before a new Form I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) can be issued.