The MBA program does not grant formal leaves of absence. A student who must interrupt his or her graduate program for an acceptable reason may normally do so; however, students are strongly advised to make arrangements with MBA Student Affairs prior to departure. With the approval of MBA Student Affairs, the student may re-enter any time within two years of last registration, provided the time limit for the degree has not been exceeded. In no case can a student take more than five years to complete the MBA degree. The student may register for courses for the term in which he or she returns. MBA students who must interrupt their graduate program for more than two years must petition the Graduate College for re-entry, securing appropriate departmental approval before submission of the petition. International students leaving campus are required to secure clearance from International Student and Scholar Services.