For students on leave, the Supportive Source Checklist serves as a helpful resource.
MLOA supportive resource checklist
| Schedule periodic meetings with Leave Case Manager | |
| Meet regularly with your provider(s) to address well-being | |
| Check in with your academic school to plan for return | |
| Re-apply for FAFSA/CSS profile if applicable | |
| Meet with Financial Aid advisor with questions | |
| Secure on/off campus housing if applicable. For WU housing please apply via the housing portal. For questions or concerns students and families can reach out here. | |
| Communicate with campus housing with any questions or concerns. | |
| As an international student stay in communication with OISS to ensure your immigrations status is up to date. | |
| Contact Disability Resources to apply for or modify accommodations. | |
Considerations for returning from MLOA
It takes preparation, organization, and honesty to stay on course once you return to campus. Here are resources, considerations, and questions to keep in mind and potentially discuss with care providers, family members, and college advisors as you plan for your return.
- What is a manageable number of credits to take as you re-adjust to life at WashU ?
- What combination of classes will allow for balance in terms of the skills and amount of time required for each class?
- Does your current major feel like the right fit? Do you feel passion, purpose and meaning from this field of study
- What questions do you have for your academic or program advisor?
- Do you have any outstanding holds that may prevent you from registering?
- Have you completed your FAFSA/ CSS profile?
- Are you aware of how your MLOA might impact the amount of financial aid remaining if you are receiving aid?
- Have you created a budget with potential expenses that you might incur when back on campus?
- What will you need to do in order to maintain your health and well-being (e.g., nutrition, exercise, sleep, meditation, socializing, other)?
- How and when will you build in time for activities that support your well-being?
- What are the warning signs of a deterioration in your health and well-being?
- What housing situation will be the most beneficial for your first semester after a leave?
- Consider the following: On- or-off campus; alone or with roommates; distance from campus; access to grocery stores and transportation
- Have you updated your local address and emergency contact information in Workday?
- What concerns do you have about returning from a medical leave? What help do you need to address those concerns?
- What campus resources will you access to support your return and what type of support do you need (e.g., Student Health Center, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Resources, College advising office)?
- What off campus resources are available? How can I gain access?
- What communities do you want to engage with?
- What interests do you want to pursue when you return to WashU (e.g., student organizations, religious groups, resource centers, service or research opportunities)?
- Do you want to reconnect with old friends or create a new network?
- What personal resources can you rely on for support once you return to campus (e.g., family, physician or therapist, friends, other)?