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5. The application for transfer should be submitted within the period announced by the Office
Admissions and Registration. The student’s academic level should not exceed the level of the
program where he/she requested to transfer.
Withdrawal from the University
A student desiring at any time to withdraw completely from the University must obtain an official
withdrawal form from the Office of Registration. The date of withdrawal is the date the completed
form is returned to the Office of Registration. If a student drops out of the University without
permission, the official transcript will show a grade of “F” in all courses for that semester or term.
There are two categories of students who may leave ALHOSN University:
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) is granted by the University in cases of documented hardship or
for other reasons receiving prior approval. “Documented hardship” would include medical,
psychological, family crisis or other reasons which can render the student unable to attend
classes for a designated period of time. The leave must be approved by the Office of the Dean
of Student Affairs, upon recommendation of the concerned Dean. A Leave of Absence may be
for one or two semesters. A one- semester leave may be extended for an additional semester if
approved by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Re- admittance following a leave may
be subject to review by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. If a student does not return
after two semesters, the LOA reverts to a withdrawal (see below), and the enrollment deposit is
forfeited
a. Academic Leaves of Absence may be approved by the Office of the Dean of Student
Affairs upon recommendation of the concerned Dean and Department Chairperson.
Awarding the course credit will depend on a course-by-course evaluation of the completed
work
b. This category enables students to retain all of the rights and privileges accorded to
enrolled students.
2. Withdrawal from the University can be student initiated or administrative, the latter
occurring when a student simply leaves campus, is suspended for academic or disciplinary
reasons, does not return from a leave of absence or is deemed ineligible to continue enrollment
because of an outstanding account balance.
a. Unsatisfactory academic performance does not by itself necessarily lead to official
withdrawal. As soon as possible, and no later than two weeks before final exams, the
student should first meet with the Dean of Student Affairs to explore his/her options.
Approved requests receive W in all courses for the term of leave. Any student who stops
attending classes without completing the withdrawal procedure receives an F in courses for
which the student is registered.
Off Campus Studies (Exchange Students)
1. Students may apply to study off campus after completing one year of study at ALHOSN
University.
2. Students must complete at least 50% of the credits required for degree completion at ALHOSN
University.
3. Students must study their senior (Final) year courses at ALHOSN University.
4. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, but those with at least a 3.0 will be given
preference. Petitions may be submitted requesting special consideration for students with a
GPA under 2.5. Exceptions are rare. Students may start the ALHOSN approval process any
time during their sophomore year (Second year student). However, it is important to note that,
while there is no deadline for ALHOSN University approval, specific programs do have
deadlines. Students should be sure to check with the Dean of Student Affairs as early as they
can.
5. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of Academic performance Evidence of academic
and social maturity.
6. Permission to extend a student leave will be considered on a case by case basis. Such approval
is not automatic and will be reviewed after first-time applicants have been considered.
7. The number of students approved to participate in off-campus study programs is limited to
28