Master Thesis & Applied Capstone Project Leave of Absence

The submission of a Thesis & Applied Capstone Project Leave of Absence Request is required by students who wish to take a leave from AUP during their thesis or applied capstone project registration semesters for a maximum of six months and return to AUP afterward to complete their master's degree.

-Thesis or applied capstone project extensions will not be necessary during a student's leave but will be required following the six-month period.

-Any student returning to their project on an extension C will be required to pay the €1000 fee.

-Students who fail to return after a leave of absence and do not notify the university of their status will be administratively withdrawn from their thesis or applied capstone project registration.

*Students must provide current work as part of the approval process. Insufficient progress will be subject to further review.

All student requests to return to The American University of Paris after a leave of absence are subject to a verification of Academic Standing. Any master's student who left the university with a cumulative GPA (grade point average) below 3.0 could be subject to specific conditions for readmission.