Absences and Emergencies

Bereavement Issues or Emergencies

When a Bradley University student needs to miss classes due to an emergency or death in their family, the student needs to contact the Center for Student Support Services, studentsupport@bradley.edu or call (309) 677-3910. 

In the case when a student will miss class due to a bereavement issue, the student may need to provide appropriate documentation to the Center for Student Support Services regarding their absence.

In the case of an extended illness, hospitalization, or chronic illness which has affected the student’s class attendance, the student will need to contact Bradley Health Services directly.  When appropriate, Bradley Health Services will notify Student Support Services regarding a student’s class absences.  We will then notify professors of the time period the student will be absent and the reason for the absence.

Leave of Absence

If a student chooses to take a semester off from school, he/she may petition for a Leave of Absence.

Students in good standing, both academically and judicially, who wish to take a voluntary leave from Bradley University for a period of up to twelve consecutive months, may request a Leave of Absence (Step Out) by petitioning the Dean of the college of their major/program. This request must be approved before the beginning of the term in which the leave of absence begins. Students on or subsequently placed on academic probation are not eligible for a leave of absence. Students receiving financial aid should consult the Financial Assistance Office before applying for a leave of absence.