PPR Type: Leave of Absence
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Health Leave
Summary Cornell recognizes that medical and mental health conditions can interfere with a student’s ability to be academically successful. Taking a health leave of absence (HLOA) provides students with a…
Leaves of Absence
Summary You may request a leave of absence for health, parental, or personal reasons. A leave pauses your student status, with the opportunity to return to your program at a…
Maternity and Paternity Options (Parental Accommodation)
Summary Cornell University graduate and professional students are eligible for parental accommodation to help balance the competing demands of academic and family life. Accommodation options vary with the student’s funding…
Paid Sick Leave for Assistantships
Summary Graduate assistants (TA, RA, GRA, GA) are eligible for a paid sick time benefit under New York State law. While students in assistantship positions often have considerable flexibility to…
Personal Leave of Absence
Summary Under certain circumstances, you may wish to take a personal leave of absence for a non-medical and non-children-related reason. Common reasons students take a personal leave include family situation,…