Taking a Single Block Off

All students wishing to take a block off must be granted permission from their Hub advisor. To initiate this process, please email your Hub advisor who will reach out to you if they have additional questions or concerns.

When taking a single block off, please be aware that students enrolled in three or more blocks per semester are full-time students and must still pay a full semester of tuition, room and board, and fees. There is no refund for taking a block off. Part-time students (those enrolled in 2 or fewer blocks per semester) will be billed the per-block charge equivalent to one-third of a semester for each block enrolled.

Taking a Leave of Absence (Multiple Blocks Off)

A Leave of Absence (LOA) is defined as taking more than one block off in a row. Students considering an LOA should first connect with the CC Financial Aid Office so they fully understand the aid implications of the decision and clarify what will be available when they return. All international students must also first connect with the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team to discuss how a leave might impact their status.

After discussions with Financial Aid and ISSS (as applicable), students should then contact their Hub advisor to schedule a meeting and discuss their plans. Hub advisors will ensure that students fully understand the College policies and will help them determine how a leave affects academic progress to degree. Hub advisors also must approve the status before students are formally placed on a leave.

Be aware that LOA is a formal status with the College known as “Withdrawal with an Intent to Return.” During this time, they will not be actively enrolled at CC and will not have the privileges afforded to enrolled students, such as access to CC facilities, residence halls, or a meal plan. Their Gold Card will also be deactivated.

Withdrawal from the College

All students permanently withdrawing from the College (e.g., transferring to another institution) are required to schedule an exit interview with their Hub advisor. Until a student has officially withdrawn, completed the necessary paperwork, and received written authorization from the Hub, no refund of the general obligation deposit will be considered.

To receive a refund, a student must give notice of withdrawal by November 1 for Spring Semester. For Fall Semester, to receive a refund a student must give preliminary notice of withdrawal by March 1; final notice must be given by June 15.