Kettering University
What Kettering says
Exact quotes from Kettering’s official pages, checked word for word on Oct 22, 2026.
Submit the Leave of Absence form to the Academic Success Center for signatures and approval
— drive.google.com ↗The deadline to apply for a leave of absence is prior to the start of the first term of non-attendance.
— drive.google.com ↗A Leave of Absence will be granted for up to two consecutive terms, but no more than a total of 180 days in a 12 month period.
— drive.google.com ↗…no need to apply for readmission and the ability to participate in their regularly scheduled registration/enrollment period upon return to the University.
— catalog.kettering.edu ↗Submit the Leave of Absence form to the Academic Success Center for signatures and approval
— drive.google.com ↗Written by AI from the quotes and pages we read. It may be incomplete or wrong; the school’s own pages win.
- Kettering appears to use a Leave of Absence form signed by the Academic Success Center.
- It looks due before the first term of non-attendance; Winter classes begin January 11.
- Up to two terms seems allowed, and you must be registered the term before.
- Reasons accepted: dean's approval (No reasons listed).
- Time away allowed: Up to 2 terms / 180 days.
- Classes start Jan 11.
Before you decide
Check on the following…
- Will my spot be held?Check how long your school keeps your place and whether you have to apply to come back.Ask: Registrar
- Will I graduate later?A term off can push back your graduation. Ask which required classes only run in the spring.Ask: Academic advisor
- Is there a deadline to ask?Some schools want your leave request before January. Find out the exact date and the form.Ask: Dean’s office or registrar
- What happens to my scholarships and aid?Ask whether your scholarships and grants pause while you’re away or end, and what you need to do to get them back.Ask: Financial aid office
- When would I have to start repaying loans?Student loans usually stop being deferred when you’re not enrolled. After a short grace period, often six months, payments can start.Ask: Financial aid office
- Will I still have health insurance?A student health plan usually needs you to be enrolled. Make sure you’re covered from January to April.Ask: Student health office
- What about my housing?Ask whether you can leave your housing contract without a penalty and whether you’ll get housing when you come back.Ask: Housing office
- I’m on a student visa. Does this affect it?For F-1 students, not enrolling usually ends your visa status. Talk to this office before anything else.Ask: International student office
Student founder community
- Kettering Entrepreneur Society ↗Student society for networking, mentoring and an entrepreneurial mindset (listed on official clubs page)
Hard-tech team
- KUdos VEX U Robotics ↗University VEX robotics team; 2025 VEX AI Excellence Award
- Kettering Aerospace and Rocketry Organization ↗Rocketry and aircraft activities and competitions (listed on official clubs page)
- Kettering AutoDrive (Bulldog Bolt) ↗Autonomous-vehicle team in the SAE/GM AutoDrive challenge
- Kettering Baja SAE ↗Off-road vehicle design team; welcomes all majors
- Kettering Combat Robotics Team ↗Builds 250 lb combat robots (listed on official clubs page)
- Kettering Formula SAE ↗Formula SAE team (since 1987, as GMI)
Why 72
Spend the winter building. Southbound runs Jan 11 to Apr 11, 2027 in Miami. Acceptance is rolling.
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