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The Enrollment Status Change Form

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Instructions:

  1. 1. Schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss your request for a status change. When meeting with your advisor, ensure your current Macaulay requirements are being met. These can include, but are not limited to, submitting FAFSA and TAP; Opportunities Fund receipts; Internship/Study Abroad Evaluations; Community Service.
  2. 2. After meeting with your advisor, write a one-page justification letter detailing your request. Statements should be addressed to the Office of Academic Affairs. Please explain your reasons (be specific) for this request by touching on the following points: (1) What academic, professional, or personal reasons led to this request? (2) If approved, what will this allow you to accomplish?
  3. 3. Check that the semester(s) requested and reasons on your form and in your letter match.
  4. 4. Obtain your advisor’s signature on the justification letter.
  5. 5. Complete the enrollment status change form and upload a signed one-page letter of justification and supporting documents where applicable.
  6. Failure to follow these instructions may result in denial of your application.

Submission Deadlines:

Status
Fall
Spring
Graduation Changes
May 1st
December 1st (prior year)
Part-time or
Leave of Absence
August 1st
January 10th
Withdrawal from MHC or
Return from Leave
At least two weeks prior to start of applicable semester

Please note that internal campus deadlines may vary from the deadlines above.

After submission of your application you will receive a response to your request within 10 business days from the Office of Academic Affairs. Expect longer wait times for submissions received after the deadlines above. If you have any questions regarding the process for submitting a status change form, please email oap@mhc.cuny.edu.


  • - Students granted extended graduation status who have exhausted their maximum allocated tuition scholarship will retain their membership in the Macaulay Honors Community. Consequently, they will continue to enjoy access to all Macaulay facilities and events as they complete additional self-funded semesters.
    - In order to guarantee these benefits, please submit this form by May 1st for upcoming Fall and Dec 1st for the following Spring.
    Examples: Graduation term Fall 2023/Winter 2024, submit this form by May 1st, 2023. Graduation term Spring 2024/Summer 2024, submit this form by Dec 1st, 2023.
    - Access to the Opportunities Fund is not available beyond the 8th semester or for activities occurring after the 8th semester.
    - Consult your Macaulay advisor regarding any required documentation for your home campus, such as a comprehensive coursework completion plan.

  • - Submit this form by May 1st for upcoming Fall and Dec 1st for the following Spring.
    Examples: Graduation term Fall 2023/Winter 2024, submit this form by May 1st, 2023. Graduation term Spring 2024/Summer 2024, submit this form by Dec 1st, 2023.
    - Opportunities Fund eligibility is based on your assigned class year.

  • - Submit this form by Aug 1st for fall semesters and by Jan 10th for spring semesters.
    - Financial Implications: If you drop/withdraw from courses after the first day of the semester will be liable for the cost of the dropped/withdrawn course(s).
    - Please note that this form is only for a leave of absence from Macaulay. Make sure you speak with your Macaulay advisor regarding steps needed for a leave of absence from your home campus.

  • - Submit this form by Aug 1st for fall semesters and by Jan 10th for spring semesters. Funding can only be provided for enrolled part-time classes if approved.
    - Financial Implications: -- If you drop or withdraw from courses after the first day of the semester (e.g., to switch to part-time status), you will be responsible for the cost of the dropped/withdrawn course(s).
    -- If already part-time and wish to drop any additional course(s) after the first day of the semester, you will incur tuition liability for the dropped course(s).
    -- If receiving any Federal Aid, State Aid, Scholarship or Grants, dropping part-time may impact these awards. In some cases, loss of some or all of these awards may occur for the current and subsequent semesters.

  • - Due to the pandemic, coverage for courses that receive an NC grade in spring 2020 and fall 2020 are eligible to receive funding through the Macaulay tuition scholarship. See full policy regarding these changes here.

  • - Submit this form at least 2 weeks before the semester you want to withdraw from Macaulay. Keep in mind that once approved, withdrawal is irreversible.
    - Financial Implications:You will be responsible for the cost of any dropped/withdrawn courses after the first day of the semester.

  • - Submit this form at least 2 weeks before your desired return semester. It's for Macaulay leave returns only. Consult your Macaulay advisor for home campus leave return guidance.

  • Check all that apply
  • Please specify which term
  • Please specify which terms you will need leave of absence or part-time status. (Requests cannot be submitted for summer and winter sessions. Students who drop/withdraw from courses on or after the first day of the summer or winter terms will be fully liable for any tuition incurred from dropped/withdrawn courses.)
  • Please specify your withdrawal date.
    MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Your home campus email address.
  • An alternative way to reach you besides your campus email.
  • Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.
    You must attach a letter of justification (max 1 page) signed by your advisor and addressed to the Office of Academic Affairs. In your letter of justification in narrative form, please explain your reasons (be specific) for this request by touching on the following points: (1) What academic, professional, or personal reasons led to this request? (2) If approved, what will this allow you to accomplish?
    Maximum file size - 5 mega bytes.
  • Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 4.
      If you are submitting this request due to medical reasons, you must attach a letter from your health care professional supporting your request.
      Maximum file size - 5 mega bytes.

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