If you do plan not to enroll in classes for at least 1 semester or more and plan to return to the University within 2 academic years, you may qualify for a leave of absence. A formal leave of absence allows you to break your continuous enrollment and return to your degree program at a later date.
For questions, contact your advisor.
Apply for a leave of absence at least 1 term before your leave of absence would start. You may only request a leave of absence for the current term if you make the request no later than day 10 of the term.