Military Deployment or Missionary Service Leave

Typically applies for: Active military deployment, National Guard activation, or religious missionary service commitments

Specialized leave provisions for students called to active military duty, including deployment, activation, extended training, or undertaking religious missionary service. This leave type provides specific protections and benefits designed to support service members’ and missionaries’ transition back to academic life.

What You Receive

  • Tuition excused for deployment/service term (payment credited to account)
  • Guaranteed place held for return
  • Option for incomplete grades if called near term end
  • Flexible reentry process based on length of service
  • Protection of academic standing during deployment/service
  • Coordination with military education benefits or religious organization upon return

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled student in good standing
  • Official military deployment/activation orders OR formal commitment to recognized missionary service
  • Service must be involuntary/required military duty OR full-time missionary commitment
  • Applies to all branches of military service or recognized religious organizations

Application Process

Gather Documentation

Obtain official deployment/activation orders OR documentation from sponsoring religious organization

Academic Consultation

Meet with academic advisor to discuss timeline and academic impact

Submit Request

Submit military/missionary service leave request through Student Hub with official documentation

Faculty Coordination

Work with faculty on incomplete grades if needed; confirm leave approval before departure

Primary Contact Information

Application Submission

Student Hub
online application system
Student Hub Portal

Academic Support

Academic Advisor
(college-specific)
Academic Catalog

Military Benefits

Student Financial Services
Military and Veteran Services
Financial Services