Taking a Leave of Absence for an Internship (Professional Development)
Per the , a Leave of Absence (LOA) may be granted for professional development purposes, such as completing an internship.
Important Considerations
We strongly encourage students to carefully consider the implications of taking a Leave of Absence (LOA), as it would result in the loss of your student status during the LOA. This means you would not be considered a registered 涩里番 student for that term.
As a result, taking a LOA may:
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Delay your graduation
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Impact future academic or professional opportunities
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Have immigration-related consequences
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Restrict access to certain student services, resources, or protections normally available to registered students
Taking a LOA will:
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Affect your eligibility for summer internship funding, as awards are only released if all eligibility criteria are met (see听听for Award Disbursement)
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Mean that your internship cannot be recognized by the University (e.g., no official documentation or institutional validation tied to student status)
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Before You Apply
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Review theon the Arts OASIS website.
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Discuss your options with an Arts OASIS Faculty Advisor:听Refer to听this link听to make an appointment with a faculty advisor.
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International students: Contact听International Student Services听regarding how the Leave of Absence may impact your student status.
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If you are considering taking a LOA for professional development:听You must email jade.perraudlebouter [at] mcgill.ca听outlining your situation and reasons.
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How to Apply
Once advised, submit your request via the form listed here:听/oasis/academic/withdrawals-leave-absence听