Amherst College acknowledges and appreciates the important contributions of our students who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. The college supports these students by, among other things, providing reasonable modifications when they must withdraw for a semester or be absent from class due to military obligations or required medical treatment for service-connected conditions. As set forth in this policy, students will not be penalized academically or financially due to military obligations. For purposes of this policy, “military obligations” include, but are not limited to: Activations, Deployments, Mobilizations, Permanent Change of Station, Temporary Duty Assignment, Drill, and Unit Training Assemblies, whether voluntary or involuntary, in the United States Armed Forces, including service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve.
If students choose to withdraw due to lengthy military training obligations or extended medical treatment during the semester, they should be directed to their class dean in the Office of Student Affairs to proceed with a military service leave or other necessary procedures.