This policy is referenced in all three student catalogs, under the "Leave of Absence and Stop Out Policy."

Undergraduate and graduate students may need to interrupt their enrollment for a period of time, for a variety of reasons. Guided by federal student financial aid guidelines, Bay Path University defines two types of interrupted enrollment: Leave of Absence and Stop Out. This policy does not apply to absences from class(s) for short-term reasons, including but not limited to illness. Related policies on course withdrawals, refunds and withdrawal from the University should be reviewed and considered by a student contemplating a leave of absence.