Northwestern University in Qatar

To request reinstatement consideration, please schedule a meeting with Counseling and Wellness.

Reinstatement from an approved voluntary Medical Leave of Absence is granted by the Assistant Dean for the Student Experience in consideration with a recommendation from Counseling and Wellness. Your request for reinstatement will not be reviewed until you have met, provided necessary documentation, and signed appropriate releases of information.

Applications for reinstatement and all supporting documents must be completed and submitted to Counseling and Wellness according to the deadlines below (6 weeks prior to the first day of the anticipated semester of return).

Applications for reinstatement will NOT be considered after 5pm Arabia Standard Time on the day of the deadline.  

The Assistant Dean for the Student Experience (ADSE) will make a determination regarding reinstatement based on the recommendation provided by Counseling and Wellness. Reinstatement is based on the student's compliance with the MLOA requirements and their readiness to manage an academic course load and safely function in our community.

The ADSE will notfy the student and other necessary University offices in writing of the determination, and if approved, whether any conditions will apply. If the reinstatement is denied, the student may appeal the determination.

If reinstatement is approved, complete the FRET Form and submit it to Student Records.

If reinstatement is denied, the student may appeal the determination to the Assistant Dean for the Student Experience (or their designee) in writing within three (3) business days of the decision. The appeal should be made in writing and should set forth the basis for the appeal.

The Assistant Dean for the Student Experience Office shall review the record and any additional information submitted by the student and renders a decision within ten (10) business days of receiving the appeal.

The Assistant Dean for the Student Experience decision shall be final.