Ph.D. Program Guidebook - The University of Chicago Booth School ...

Ph.D. Program Guidebook 2007-2008
continuation plan may elect to maintain and pay for health insurance for the duration
of the current plan year (August 31). In electing a continuation of insurance
coverage, students are assessed the quarterly university Health Services Fee, unless
they will be residing more than 100 miles from campus. Please contact the Ph.D.
Program Office for further information.
2. Health Services and Activities Fees: Students do not pay these fees while on leave of
absence. The only exception is for students taking an approved medical leave of
absence or those students participating in the continuation plan. In those instances,
they are required to pay for the health services fee in the same quarters. Students
may not elect to pay for the activities fee while on leave of absence; they may not
participate in Chicago GSB or university-sponsored events while on inactive status.
Please contact the Ph.D. Program Office for further information.
3. International students: International students must complete a leave of absence form
with the Office of International Affairs and inquire about what documents will be
required upon resumption. Taking a leave of absence may affect international
students’ eligibility for Curricular Practical Training or Optional Practical Training.
Students should inquire about eligibility requirements at the Office of International
Affairs.
The following are specific considerations for Armed Forces Reservists:
1. Students should present official documentation of their status as an Armed Forces
Reservist to the Ph.D. Program Office.
2. Students receiving VA benefits should speak with the designated Advisor to
Veterans in the Office of the Registrar for the University.
3. Students called to duty before week five of the quarter will be administratively
dropped from their courses without tuition penalty.
4. Students called to duty during week five or thereafter will determine appropriate
registration/grading options on a per course basis.
Resumption of Studies after Leave of Absence
Students must contact the Ph.D. Program Office at least six weeks prior to their expected
return in order to ensure they have the maximum amount of time to bid for courses.
International students also should contact the Office of International Affairs to confirm their
expected return date.
Although readmission to a student’s program is not automatic, a student with a good record
and a good reason for the extended absence is usually permitted to resume, subject to the
time limit for completion of the degree.
Inactive Status: Students are placed on inactive status when they take a leave of absence.
Inactive students do not have access to the following Chicago GSB and university privileges:
• ORB and other password-protected academic information, such as course
evaluations, restricted course materials, and Chalk
• Community Directory, except to update address information
• Financial aid
• Health insurance, except for Ph.D.Program students participating in the continuation
plan or those taking a leave of absence for medical reasons
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