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Undergraduate Informal Time Off

Informal Time Off allows a student to take one or two quarters off at a time.

This form is a notice that you plan to take time off. It does not need to be approved and you are not required to justify your reasons for taking time off. The information we collect allows us to make sure you have the support and resources you need. Please only share what you are comfortable sharing.

1. What is your full name? *This question is required.

2. What is your Cal Poly email address? *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

3. My current major is in the: *This question is required.

4. Which quarter(s) do you plan to be away from Cal Poly during the 2025-2026 Academic Year? *This question is required.

Fall 2025
Winter 2026
Spring 2026

5. Which semester(s) do you plan to be away from Cal Poly during the 2026-2027 Academic Year?

Fall Semester 2026
Spring Semester 2027

6. How many total terms did you select in questions #4 and #5? *This question is required.

7. Please select all of the following that apply to your reason(s) for not enrolling in courses. *This question is required.

COVID19-Related (please elaborate in next question)
Academic challenges
Uncertain about my major
Taking classes elsewhere
Campus climate
I don't feel like I belong here
Difficulty adjusting to Cal Poly
Family needs/crisis
Financial hardship
Mental health
Physical health
Internship
Study Abroad
Military service
Other reason Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

8. We want to make sure that you are receiving the most holistic support available and to make sure we are understanding your specific situation. Can you please share as much information as you are comfortable with as to why you are not enrolling in courses?

9. International students: If you are in the U.S. on a visa, please indicate your visa type below (example: F-1, H-4)

International students on F-1 or J-1 visas should schedule a meeting with an International Student Advisor by emailing intlservices@calpoly.edu before deciding to take time off.

10. If you are already registered in classes for the term you plan to be away, you will need to drop or withdraw from those classes. This form will not drop or withdraw you from any classes. If you need any assistance with this, please reach out to your retention specialist. *This question is required.

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