Frequently Asked Questions

How does a medical leave impact...? 

My transcript

If withdrawn on or before the midpoint of all classes, the transcript indicates a withdrawal date but does not list specific courses. If withdrawn after mid-point of any class, all classes will be listed and assigned W grade indicating “withdrawal.”  There is no specific indication on the transcript that the withdrawal is medical in nature. However, students are welcome to self-disclose this when submitting transcripts for jobs, graduate school applications, etc. 

Housing

If you live on campus and seek a current term medical leave or you have accepted a previous term medical leave with readiness to return required, you will be required to move out of your on-campus residence and return the room/apartment key to your primary service center. Contact the Residence Education and Housing Services Housing Assignments Office for more information, including details on any outstanding financial needs and refund practices.

Financial Aid

If you receive federal, state, or institutional financial aid (such as scholarships, grants, loans, and/or work study), contact the Office of Financial Aid to learn how a withdrawal could affect your aid package. The Financial Aid Refund Policy provides additional information about the impact of dropping credits and withdrawing, including an example of a Title IV return of funds calculation. Medical Leaves are subject to the Medical Withdrawal Policy for Class Tuition and Fees Refund Policy. For most supported requests, students receive a $500.00 lump sum tuition refund for the term the medical leave is granted for.

My MSU email address

Students are typically able to maintain access to their Outlook email and other Microsoft suite services until they have been unenrolled for three consecutive semesters including the semester of withdrawal and summer. If a student loses access while still within this time frame, please contact MSU IT.  

My ability to see my on-campus provider 

Each situation is unique, but it may be possible for students continue with their current on-campus provider. We recommend that students contact their providers through CAPS, Olin, Center for Survivors, etc. to learn all available options to continue treatment while on leave.  

My on-campus job

Unfortunately, students on medical leave are unable to continue in their student employment roles while on leave. Students are encouraged to speak with their supervisor about opportunities to return to the role in the future.