Deferral Information

Students requesting a deferral of admission:

• Must have submitted their enrollment deposit prior to requesting a deferral
• Must submit a written request to defer admission detailing the reason for the deferral
• Deferrals are usually requested for a year but, under special circumstances, may be requested for a semester
• Typical reasons for deferring admission include:
  • Travel or study abroad
  • Earn money for college
  • Pursue a sport or hobby
  • Community service
  • Health or family issues
• Provide a plan for how they will spend the semester or year
• Provide documentation on how they spent the semester/year
• Submit the request and plan by the deadline:
  • July 15 for fall admission
  • December 15 for spring admission
• After a deferral has been approved, contact the Hood College Admission Office no later than 2 months prior to the start of the requested semester/academic year to confirm their attendance and arrange for course registration and campus housing arrangements, if requested.

Hood College will:

• Reserve a place (and campus housing, if requested) for the student in the requested semester
• Renew the offer of institutional financial aid (scholarships and grants) in amounts similar to that initially offered* (pro-rated for any enrollment less than full-time and/or full academic year). Federal and state aid must be applied for annually and is subject to their own sets of regulations and policies.
• Offer the following partial student privileges during the deferral year:
  • Library access
  • Invitations to campus speakers, performances, exhibits and athletic events
  • Career Center
• Student may take one Hood College course (online, only) during the deferral period, at no cost.

*Some scholarships and programs may require reapplication and are not guaranteed.

Submit Deferral Form