How do I get a hold removed?
Make sure there are no holds on your account that could prevent registration (http://go.uky.edu/AcctHold). If you have a hold on your account that prevents registration you must have the hold removed before you will be able to register. You will need to log in to myUK to review any holds on your account and to see the contact information for the appropriate office responsible for the removal of the hold. The Graduate School does not have authority to remove holds placed by other offices.
All students should review the 'myInfo' section of myUK to check for any holds on your account that may prevent registration. Review the details of any holds you find to see what action must be taken in order to have them removed. Colleges/departments that have mandatory advising requirements will have an academic advising hold on your account each semester that may only be removed once you have met with your advisor.
I'm not registering. How do I request a leave of absence?
If you are an enrolled graduate student at the University of Kentucky and you sit out for one or more semesters you will need to complete a new application and pay the application fee in order to be considered for readmission. In many instances you can avoid this requirement by requesting a “leave of absence”. In addition to avoiding the application process, this status will allow you to priority register in preparation for your return. Students needing to request a leave of absence:
Requesting Leave of Absence (LOA)
Procedurally, you should contact your Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) to seek approval for the leave prior to the beginning of the semester in question.* The LOA request should then be submitted to the appropriate Graduate Academic Services officer. You may request no more than two consecutive and four total semesters in leave of absence status. Post-qualifying doctoral students are eligible for leaves of absence, under limited circumstances. All LOAs must comply with the Continuous Enrollment (Graduate) policies described here.
Students needing to request a leave of absence because of pregnancy or parental status, should submit a request to the Office of Equal Opportunity. Equal Opportunity will work with the student to see if Title IX related Pregnancy and Parenting accommodations are appropriate which may include a leave of absence.
International students considering a leave of absence must consult appropriate immigration advising prior to requesting an LOA to ensure their visa status is not impacted.
The LOA request should be submitted to the appropriate Graduate Academic Services officer.
*Post baccalaureate students who need to request a leave of absence should contact their Graduate Academic Services officer directly.