You should check first with the IPS advisor if you might qualify for one of these exceptions to the F-1 full-time enrollment rules. Otherwise, you may need to consider an F-1 leave of absence.

ESF offers a range of resources, support services, and accommodations to address the physical and mental health needs of students. However, on rare occasions, a student’s needs may require a level of ...

A Leave of Absence (herein LOA) is a temporary break from academic enrollment for degree-seeking students who intend to return to studies at Brandeis. Students may choose to take a leave for a number ...

Students must contact Academic Services to begin the leave of absence process. International students should also be in contact with the International Students and Scholars Office to review the ...

A student in good academic and social standing may be granted a Leave of Absence for up to two semesters. (Good standing includes the status at the end of the semester prior to the leave.) The student ...