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Mandatory Leaves of Absence

Students who accumulate two or more incomplete grades in a given semester may be placed on a mandatory leave of absence by the Committee on Undergraduate Academic Standing until such work is finished.

It is important to be aware of the procedures for requesting a return from mandatory leave. Students placed on mandatory leave must complete all outstanding course work before they are allowed to re-enroll and continue with new work.

Students on mandatory leave of absence may not receive credit at Penn for courses taken at another institution during the leave.