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Military Deployment of University of Arizona Students


The University of Arizona recognizes that some of its students may be placed on active duty and that many questions may arise as a result. The Office of the Registrar offers several options for students who are being deployed and are therefore unable to complete their coursework. Whenever possible, we request that you explore these options before leaving campus.


Course Options


  • Consult with your course instructor about finishing a course early. For example, you may be able to get credit for a course by submitting your final term paper ahead of schedule.

  • If you are not able to complete a course, you may be able to receive a grade of Incomplete (“I”). This may be an option if you can reasonably expect to complete the remainder of your coursework within two* years time.


* In accordance with the University’s policy on Incomplete grades, you are allowed one year to finish your coursework. You are allowed, however, to petition your college dean for an extension of up to one additional year, should this become necessary due to your deployment.


Leave Options


If you expect to be deployed for a maximum of two semesters, you may want to consider requesting a Leave of Absence from the University.



Withdrawal from the University


Unlike the Undergraduate Leave of Absence, a withdrawal from the university only allows you to be absent from the University during that semester in which the withdrawal was filed. For example, a withdrawal from the university during spring semester would allow you to return to campus as a student eligible to register for courses for the following fall semester.  If you do not return to campus the following semester, you must apply for readmission before becoming eligible to register for future semesters.
 
To file a request for withdrawal, please contact the Dean of Students Office 


Old Main Bldg., Room 203
Phone:  (520) 621-7057 
Fax:  (520) 621-9866


See also, Withdrawal from the University policy in the General Catalog


Please Note: It is extremely important that you advise the UA Veterans Services Office of all changes in your registration status.


For More Information


Please call the Veterans Services Office at (520) 621-9501 Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, or e-mail veterans@email.arizona.edu