Curricular Resource Center

Leavetaking

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Leavetaking

The CRC Leavetaking peer Program Coordinators coordinate peer advising support for students considering a leave of absence and foster a sense of community for returned leave takers.

Our student leavetaking coordinators can help you identify options for making the most of your time away from Brown, and they can connect you with the community of returned leavetakers. Taking leave can feel like a scary or an unexpected decision. At the CRC, we do our best to address your concerns and help you along the way.

Feel free to contact the student leavetaking coordinators, or email your questions to leavetakers@brown.edu. You may also contact the CRC Assistant Director, Janet Isserlis, or Director & Associate Dean of the College, Peggy Chang.

Leavetaking Policies, Procedures and Deadlines

Policies, Procedures and Deadlines

The College website serves as the official source for information regarding leavetaking at Brown.

More Leavetaking Info

Leavetaking Advising Hours

You can schedule an advising meeting by emailing us at leavetakers@brown.edu.

Back to Brown

Back to Brown, Return from Leave of Absence Support Group, meets on Tuesdays, from February 4 - May 6, 2025, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at the CRC.

Curricular Resource Center Front Conference Room (CRC)
167 Angel Street
Registration is not required
For more information contact Wilthonie Johnson-Goncalves, MSW, LICSW (mailto:Wilthonie_johnson@brown.edu)

Leavetaking Stories

Podcasts and other narratives from leavetakers

Podcasts: 2023-24

Podcast Episode 1: Colllin Ham and Mira Sizer, program co-coordinators

Podcast Episode 2: Colllin Ham and Mira Sizer interview leavetaker Eliana Hornbuckle

Earlier Leavetaking Stories

Leave is... Leavetaking students have developed video narratives as well as an evolving series of podcasts describing their leavetaking experiences.

Carly: Volunteering Abroad, Slowing Down

Podcast : Leavetaking Storytelling Initiative, Episode 2: Eliana Hornbuckle — In addition to the video narratives featured above, leavetaking students have begun developing a series of podcasts about their leavetaking experiences.

Note: Leavetaking is not for credit. Students must apply in advance to Study Away from Brown if they wish to earn credit.

Related Information

Graduation Ceremonies

Many leavetakers complete their degree requirements in December. Every year, Brown University holds a Midyear Completion Celebration for .5'ers. In addition, .5'ers are welcome to participate in the graduation ceremony the semester before and/or after their December completion.