Hartwick college

For those students whose emotional or psychological / psychiatric well-being would be better served by taking a semester or more away from Hartwick for a more intensive form of treatment than the Counseling Center staff can reasonably provide.

This medical leave is granted upon approval of the Perrella Wellness Center Medical Director. Students seeking such a medical leave must have a therapeutic relationship with a member of the College Counseling Center staff and / or a documented history of contact with a mental health professional(s) in which acute psychological distress has objectively been identified in order to receive consideration. Students on leave for emotional / psychological issues can not pre-register for classes or obtain housing until cleared to return by the Perrella Wellness Center Medical Director. This clearance is no sooner than 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester of planned re-entry.

A student wishing to return from a medical leave must have his or her attending healthcare provider or mental health professional write a letter attesting to the appropriateness of returning and any follow-up treatment that will be required once reinstated. See the Wellness Center or Counseling Center staff for further information.