Taking a Medical Leave/ Withdraw


Concerns may include: How do I complete a medical withdrawal? How can I take a leave of absence for mental health reasons? Do I need to register with the DRC to complete a medical withdrawal?

Medical Petition Information: care.dso.ufl.edu/medical-petition-portal

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Care Area

The Care Area is an area within the Dean of Students office that was created to care for every single individual that walks through this campus. The Care Area consists of many different resources, facilities. and success plans to allow every person to feel a part of this University of Florida community. The Care Area is run by amazing professionals that work to create a welcoming environment for all students and faculty.

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Care Area

The Care Area is an area within the Dean of Students office that was created to care for every single individual that walks through this campus. The Care Area consists of many different resources, facilities. and success plans to allow every person to feel a part of this University of Florida community. The Care Area is run by amazing professionals that work to create a welcoming environment for all students and faculty.

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    Disability Resource Center

    It is the goal of the Disability Resource Center to foster a sense of empowerment in students with disabilities by educating them about their legal rights and responsibilities so that they can make informed choices, by encouraging them to engage in critical thinking and self-advocacy and by supporting them in being successful students, campus leaders and positive contributors to the campus community. The Disability Resource Center, in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs, is helping students to create an unparalleled experience where students embrace learning and diversity to become leaders in the service of the global community.

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    Disability Resource Center

    It is the goal of the Disability Resource Center to foster a sense of empowerment in students with disabilities by educating them about their legal rights and responsibilities so that they can make informed choices, by encouraging them to engage in critical thinking and self-advocacy and by supporting them in being successful students, campus leaders and positive contributors to the campus community. The Disability Resource Center, in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs, is helping students to create an unparalleled experience where students embrace learning and diversity to become leaders in the service of the global community.

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    Student Financial Affairs (Financial Aid)

    The Office for Student Financial Affairs is the center of all financial aid for UF students. Their office helps students with all aspects of financial aid including application, eligibility, verification and disbursement. Currently more than seventy percent of students at UF receive some form of financial assistance. The office helps students in need and walks them through the various different forms of assistance available at UF and offers financial aid packages.

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    Student Financial Affairs (Financial Aid)

    The Office for Student Financial Affairs is the center of all financial aid for UF students. Their office helps students with all aspects of financial aid including application, eligibility, verification and disbursement. Currently more than seventy percent of students at UF receive some form of financial assistance. The office helps students in need and walks them through the various different forms of assistance available at UF and offers financial aid packages.

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    Office of the Registrar

    The Office of the University Registrar provides responsive, considerate and knowledgeable service, ensures adherence to academic policy, creates, safeguards and preserves academic records, collects and analyzes critical data and promotes collaborative, informed enrollment management decisions and creative technology-based solutions.

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    Office of the Registrar

    The Office of the University Registrar provides responsive, considerate and knowledgeable service, ensures adherence to academic policy, creates, safeguards and preserves academic records, collects and analyzes critical data and promotes collaborative, informed enrollment management decisions and creative technology-based solutions.

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    Academic Advising

    The University of Florida is committed to quality academic advising for all students. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the academic advising services provided at UF and to utilize the vast number of resources on campus available to support the academic success of UF students. UF academic advisors provide academic guidance and support to all undergraduate students. Advisors can help you develop and evaluate your educational plans and provide you with accurate information about UF policies, procedures, resources, and programs. Advisors will work with you to help you determine your degree requirements, change majors, drop courses, choose classes, handle registration issues, and identify needed resources. Adivisng is approached in two different ways. First time in college admits will meet with a general advisor during their Preview Orientation session. After this initial advising process students will meet with an advisor in their college or school. Explore your specific advising process via the links below.

    Academic Advising

    The University of Florida is committed to quality academic advising for all students. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the academic advising services provided at UF and to utilize the vast number of resources on campus available to support the academic success of UF students. UF academic advisors provide academic guidance and support to all undergraduate students. Advisors can help you develop and evaluate your educational plans and provide you with accurate information about UF policies, procedures, resources, and programs. Advisors will work with you to help you determine your degree requirements, change majors, drop courses, choose classes, handle registration issues, and identify needed resources. Adivisng is approached in two different ways. First time in college admits will meet with a general advisor during their Preview Orientation session. After this initial advising process students will meet with an advisor in their college or school. Explore your specific advising process via the links below.