Academic Suspension for Health Reasons
Academic suspension for health reasons is an alternative for current UC students who have serious health problems, either physically or mentally and that, due to their intensity and duration, severely limit functionality, preventing the student from regularly pursuing his or her studies.
Who can suspend for health reasons?
Current undergraduate, postgraduate and postgraduate students and students in the process of obtaining a degree up to a maximum of one year from their last course registration.
Academic suspension for health reasons must be requested directly by the student, only in exceptional cases, in which a student is hospitalized or in a health situation that makes it impossible for him/her to suspend by him/herself, can be carried out by a third party (relative) on his/her behalf, authorized via power of attorney.
Requests for suspension due to health managed by Academic Units are not received.
Exceptionally, Parent/Guardian may also request suspension on behalf of a student who is hospitalized or who is a minor (under 18 years of age).
What are the deadlines?
Requests for suspension for health reasons must be made online.
The deadlines for the formal submission of applications, which involves the delivery of the required documentation complete and without errors, are:
First semester suspension: Start date of classes for the first semester according to the academic calendar until July 15.
Second semester suspension: Start date of classes for the second semester until December 15
In the event that the end date for requesting some of the measures corresponds to a non-working day (weekend), the end date of the term will be the business day prior to the end of the deadline.
After a request for suspension for health is formally submitted, the student cannot retract it, as the request is irreversible from this moment on. The student will be notified in his/her UC email, when his/her request for a health suspension is formally entered.
How much can I request to suspend for health reasons?
The request for suspension for health reasons can be requested for one or two academic semesters, but indefinite suspension can also be requested. The Health Suspensions Commission reviews the documents submitted and evaluates whether the health situation presented by the student is pertinent to the requested measure.
The indefinite mental health suspension is a measure granted by the Health Suspensions Commission on an exceptional basis for students who have a serious and/or chronic mental health disorder with a reserved prognosis, therefore, it is estimated that there is no clarity of the time that will be needed for their treatment and recovery.
What are the Commission’s possible rulings on a request for suspension on health grounds?
The Health Suspensions and Reinstatement Commission may decide, based on the student’s health history:
- Approve the requested measure
- Approve a measure other than the one requested by the student (e.g., student requests 2 academic semesters and the Health Suspension Commission approves 1 academic semester, etc.)
- Reject the request
What happens when a health suspension measure is in force?
When a request for suspension due to health for one or two academic semesters is approved, upon completion of the validity of the measure, the student automatically returns to his/her status as a regular student, so they must enroll courses in the corresponding semester.
When a request for indefinite health suspension is approved, the student must always request reinstatement to his/her academic activity. This is a procedure that has specific deadlines and conditions that are indicated in the link Reintegro a la Universidad. Students who have an indefinite health suspension in force cannot return to their academic activity if they have not requested and been approved for reinstatement by the Committee.
How long can I suspend for health reasons?
The request for suspension for health reasons can be requested for one or two academic semesters, but indefinite suspension can also be requested. The Health Suspensions Commission reviews the documents submitted and evaluates whether the health situation presented by the student is pertinent to the requested measure.
The Indefinite mental health suspension is a measure that the Health Suspension Commission grants on an exceptional basis For students who present with a severe and/or chronic mental health disorder with a reserved prognosis, therefore, it is estimated that there is no clarity of the time that will be needed for their treatment and recovery.
IMPORTANT
Expressing an intention to suspend is not equivalent to generating a request for suspension for formal health reasons.
- The request for suspension for health reasons can only be made online.
- To access the forms, you must have your UC email open (not a personal email).
The date considered for the application is the date on which 100% of the documents requested by the Suspensions Commission for health reasons are received and these must be submitted in full before the closing deadline. This date on which the complete documentation is received is the one that is considered in Enrollment, for the non-payment of the following installments in the monthly payment.
Academic responsibilities should not be abandoned until the suspension request is approved.
Below, learn more details about procedures and required documentation depending on the reason why you want to request academic suspension. Remember that the application must be made online.
Requirements
Be a regular UC student
Frequently Asked Questions
Suspension for Physical Health Reasons
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When applying, make sure you have all the documentation requested below, and when you have it, attach it in its entirety to the application form.
To access these forms, you must log in from your UC email (not personal).
Academic responsibilities should not be abandoned until the suspension request is approved.
If the documentation is incomplete, your application will not be evaluated.
- Health suspension request form
- Academic record updated to the current semester
- Certificate of regular student – Download from My Portal UC
- Photocopy of both sides of the identity card of the suspending party
- Certificates, epicrisis, clinical studies, examinations, evaluations, and any other document that serves to support the medical diagnosis.
- Report to be completed by the treating physician to justify academic suspension for health reasons.
- Access and complete the following form (having your UC email open) and attach the required documentation.
Click here to enter the form
Suspension for Mental Health Reasons
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Academic suspension due to mental health is a measure that may be requested by the student, voluntarily, for one or two academic semesters and indefinitely, when his/her global functionality and academic performance is significantly affected due to mental health reasons.
The purpose of the measure is to allow the student to use the time off from academic activities to prioritize his or her recovery and mental health treatment.
The request for indefinite mental health suspension is an exceptional measure for students who present a serious and/or chronic mental health disorder, with a guarded prognosis, therefore, it is estimated that there is no clarity on the time it will take to prioritize their treatment and recovery. If the indefinite suspension measure is approved, it will always be subject to a reinstatement evaluation by the Health Suspension Committee when the student wishes to return to his/her studies.
Make sure you have all the documentation requested below, and when you have it, attach it completely in the application form, using your UC mail (not personal).
Academic responsibilities should not be abandoned until the health suspension request is approved.
If the documentation is incomplete or any document is objected to, your application will not be formally entered and will not be evaluated by the Health Suspension Committee.
In this case, at the time of attaching the corrected, missing or objected documentation, you must attach again the “health suspension request form” with the updated date of reinstatement of the application, otherwise it will be objected again.
- Health suspension request form.
- Academic record updated to the current semester
- Photocopy of both sides of the student’s Identity Card.
- Report to be completed by the treating professional(s) to justify the academic suspension for health reasons with a maximum validity of 3 months from its issuance. This report must be completed by treating mental health specialty providers in the Health Suspension Committee format. The report is downloaded in the application form under the item External Treater’s Report. In case an alternative report is prepared by your treating physician, it must indicate at least the diagnosis, date and evolution of treatment that justify the need for the requested suspension measure.
If you are being attended by a Student Health and Wellness professional, please complete the form (keeping your UC email open, not your personal email).
To view and complete the form, click here.
If you are being attended by a professional external to Student Health and Wellness, please complete the following form (keeping your UC email open, not your personal email).
To view and complete the form, click here.
To view and complete the form, click here.
If you are requesting suspension for mental health reasons, but are not in treatment, please complete the following form (keeping your UC mail open (not your personal mail).
To view and complete the form, click here.
Request suspension on behalf of a student
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If you are a parent/guardian and, exceptionally, you are requesting suspension on behalf of a student who is hospitalized or is a minor, you must write to suspensionsalud@uc.cl and make the request, attaching the following documents.
Approval of the suspension request should not be assumed until the resolution is received.
If the documentation is incomplete, your application will not be evaluated.
- Health suspension request form.
- Photocopy of both sides of the student’s Identity Card.
- Photocopy of both sides of the Identity Card of the legal representative.
- Medical certificates, epicrisis, clinical studies, examinations, evaluations, and any other document that serves to support the medical diagnosis.
- Report to be completed by the treating physician to justify academic suspension for health reasons.
- Power of attorney, if the medical condition of the hospitalized student allows it.
To apply, please write to suspensionsalud@uc.cl and attach the documents listed above.
Reintegro a la Universidad
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Those who requested an indefinite suspension for health reasons and were approved must apply for reinstatement.
Reinstatement to academic activities is conditioned to an evaluation by a Health and Student Welfare professional.
- Health-related suspension request form .
The reinstatement will be conditioned to the fulfillment of the indication of a treatment, according to the suggestions given by the Health Commission at the moment of granting the measure.
If the reinstatement request is not approved, the student may reapply for the measure and be re-evaluated for the following semester.
Upon initiating the reinstatement process and being evaluated, you may not withdraw the measure.
Click here to access the form where you must attach the documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to the Student Health and Welfare Regulations, suspension for health reasons is a benefit for those students who for health reasons only (physical or mental) are unable to continue their studies from the current semester. The purpose of the suspension is to allow the student to undergo treatment that will allow him/her to recover and return to academic activities.
The deadlines are established by the academic calendar, and the way to apply is exclusively through this web page. The requested documents must be sent in their entirety by mail, at the time of applying for this benefit to be evaluated by a committee of experts.
About documents and requirements
What are the requirements for a health suspension?
To suspend for health, you must be a current student and have a physical or mental health problem that significantly interferes with your overall functioning and academic performance.
How do I access the health suspension request forms?
To access the different forms, you must have your UC email (not a personal one) open.
How will the Health Suspension Commission communicate with students who are requesting a health suspension measure or return to academic activity?
The means of communication will be through the UC mail. You must keep an eye on your UC email until you receive the Commission’s resolution regarding your application.
Can a health suspension be requested to lower the academic load of a semester?
It is not possible to lower the academic load, health suspensions are applied to the total academic load of the student, and for the totality of careers they are studying. If you need to make adjustments to your academic load, you should consult this possibility directly with your academic unit.
What documents must the student have to apply?
– Regular student certificate for the current semester
– Photocopy of the Identity Card on both sides.
– Cumulative Academic Record.
– Medical history/medical exams (if applicable or for physical health suspensions) (optional)
– Report from the treating professional of the specialty to support the request for suspension for health reasons. If you have been seen by a Student Health and Wellness psychologist, this does not need to be attached.
– Request form for suspension for health reasons that must be read carefully and signed by the student.
How can I download the requested documents?
– The regular student certificate and the accumulated academic record are downloaded from My UC Portal.
– The request form for suspension for health reasons can be downloaded from this website, selecting the reason for suspension (physical or mental)
Where should I send the documents to suspend or request reinstatement to academic activity?
The documents are uploaded through the forms that you find on this website and that vary depending on the reason for academic suspension (for physical or mental health, reinstatement, etc.) and the type of treating professional.
Applications that are not formally submitted or submitted by another means will not be evaluated.
Inquiries are not received via email, telephone or in person as all the information for the process can be found on the website.
Can I partially upload the documents?
Incomplete applications will not be formally entered, they will be discarded by the Health Suspensions Commission.
Can I suspend for health reasons, without having a treating professional?
If you are requesting a suspension for mental health reasons, you can make the request without having a treating professional. In that case, you will be summoned for an evaluation interview by the Health Suspensions Commission.
For suspensions due to physical health, you can take one hour at the UC CHRISTUS Health Network according to the DAE agreement
In what cases can a student be summoned to an evaluation interview?
– When a student requests a mental health suspension and is not in mental health treatment.
– When a student repeatedly requests the measure
– When the background information presented by the student is insufficient for the Health Suspension Commission
– When a student requests indefinite suspension
– When a student requests reinstatement to academic activity.
What happens if I don’t show up for an evaluation time scheduled by the Health Commission?
It is a requirement for students who may be summoned to an evaluation interview to be available to attend the interview with a professional from the Health Suspension Commission. The notification of this time will be through your UC email.
Evaluation hours are awarded according to the date of entry of your application, they are highly demanded hours, so it is required that the student is available to attend on the date and time indicated by the Commission.
If you do not show up at the time of evaluation, the Health Suspensions Commission will cancel your application and must start the process again, if applicable.
What if I want to suspend for health reasons, but I don’t have a treating doctor?
In cases of mental health, if you do not have an attending physician, we will schedule you for an evaluation, free of charge, with a Student Health and Wellness professional to evaluate your condition and requested measure. For suspensions due to physical health, you can take one hour at the UC CHRISTUS Health Network according to the DAE agreement
About the deadlines
What is the maximum period for my suspension for health reasons each semester?
To suspend the first semester you have from the first day of classes until July 15, and for the second semester from the first day of classes until December 15, within the working day (18 hours).
How long can the Health Suspension Commission take to respond to my request for suspension, from the time I formally admit it?
The Health Suspensions Commission has a period of between 4 to 6 weeks from the time the formal entry of the application is made, In case the student must be summoned to an evaluation interview, these deadlines could increase.
Can I suspend the second semester, even if the first semester is in effect?
No, the application will be rejected as there are specific deadlines to suspend each semester, and you can request it again when the semester to be suspended comes into effect.
If I failed one or two semesters, do I need to request a refund in order to enroll in courses?
No, the student who has passed a suspension for 1 or 2 academic semesters, at the end of the period of validity of the measure, automatically returns to his/her status as a regular student and is eligible to enroll in courses in the current period
When and how is a suspension for health reasons formally entered?
An application is formally entered when all complete and error-free documentation is received by the Health Suspension Commission.
When and how will I be notified of the resolution of the Health Suspension Commission to my request for a health suspension?
The Health Suspensions Commission will inform you of the response to your request for suspension for health reasons through the academic resolution that will be sent to you via UC email.
In case your application is rejected, it will also be informed via UC email.
In what case can I request a suspension due to health after the deadline?
Applications are not received after the deadline, except in exceptional situations established in the Student Health and Welfare Regulations (Art.25: recent hospitalization of the student, recent bereavement of an immediate family member and psychosis), these exceptions must be duly accredited by the student.
Can I appeal if my request for suspension for health reasons or reinstatement to academic activity is rejected?
No, the resolution of the Health Suspensions Commission is final.
What will my status as a student be if my request for a health suspension is approved?
In cases where the request for a health suspension is approved, the student’s status changes from regular to health suspension
When I receive via email the academic resolution document in response to my request for suspension due to health, should I send it to other areas of the University (Academic Unit, DASE, etc.) to communicate the change in my student status?
No, because in the event that your application is approved, your change of quality as a student, from regular to suspended due to health, is informed internally by the Health Suspensions Commission
You can review the change in your student status from regular to suspended for health in your UC portal
How many times can I fail for health reasons during my academic career?
You can apply for the measure whenever you have physical or mental health problems that interfere with your academic and global functioning in a significant way. In case of requesting the measure again, the student must submit a new request for suspension for health for a new period so that the Health Suspensions Commission can re-evaluate the background presented by the student and the relevance of a new measure.
From what date does my health suspension start to be effective?
If your request for suspension due to health is approved, the date on which your status changes from regular student to suspension due to health will be the date on which your request was formally entered, the date on which you sent the complete and correct documentation is respected.
What date should I put in the health suspension request form field?
The date you must enter is the date on which you send all the complete and correctly entered documentation.
Where can I go if I have questions about my socioeconomic benefits if my health suspension is approved?
You must make inquiries directly with the Directorate of Socioeconomic Affairs (DASE) in person or by email dase@uc.cl
Where do I go if I have questions about college payments, in case my health suspension is approved?
You must make inquiries directly with Matricula, in person or by email matricula@uc.cl.
About Withdrawal
How can I request reinstatement to academic activity?
Students who have an indefinite health suspension and want to return to academic activity must do so through the link reinstatement to the university, where the required documentation is indicated. The external treatment report for reimbursement must be completed by the treating professionals, where they must give an account of the evolution of the treatment and the reasons for requesting reimbursement.
All students who request reinstatement to academic activity are summoned to an evaluation interview by a professional from the Health Suspension Commission.
When should I request a return to academic activity?
When you have an indefinite health suspension in force, and together with your treating professionals they consider that you are in favorable conditions to return to academic activity next semester.
If I have failed one or two semesters, do I have to request reinstatement to academic activity in order to enroll in courses?
No, the return to academic activity is only for students who have been approved for an indefinite health suspension. Students who have approved a suspension measure of 1 or 2 academic semesters, when the validity of the measure expires, automatically return to their status as regular students, being able to register courses in the periods determined by the University for this purpose.
What are the deadlines for requesting reinstatement to academic activity?
To return to the first semester, the deadline is October 30 of the previous semester.
To return to the second semester, the deadline is May 31 of the previous semester.
Other
If I am studying two degrees, are both or only one failed?
Both races are suspended.
In what cases can a third party request a suspension for health reasons for the student?
The Health Suspension Commission receives requests for suspension for health from a third party on behalf of the student, understanding as a third party the mother, father or legal guardian, when a student is hospitalized at the time of wanting to make the request or when he or she has serious health problems that prevent the student from making the request by himself/herself.
In order for a third party to represent the student in his/her application, the third party must attach a copy of his/her identity card and a power of attorney, in addition to the regular documentation requested to request a health suspension.
Can I retract my request for suspension or reinstatement once the request has been formally submitted?
No, requests for suspension due to health or reinstatement to academic activity are irreversible, once they are formally entered by the Commission of Suspensions for Health and Reinstatement to Academic Activity. The formal entry of a request for suspension due to health or return to academic activity is notified to the student via UC email.
The resolution of the Committee on Suspensions for Health and Reinstatement to Academic Activity in relation to a request for suspension due to health or reinstatement to academic activity is final.
During the processing period of my request for suspension due to health, is the payment of the monthly payment frozen?
No, payment is frozen once a health suspension request has been approved from the date on which the formal entry of the request was made.
In what case can I request a suspension due to health after the deadline?
Applications are not received after the deadline, except in exceptional situations established in the Student Health and Welfare Regulations (Art.25: recent hospitalization of the student, recent bereavement of an immediate family member and psychosis), these exceptions must be duly accredited by the student and must have occurred in the period in which the regular period to request the suspension for health was about to expire.
What is the deadline for requesting an out-of-time health suspension?
The deadline is 15 days after the expiration of the regular deadline to request the suspension due to health. After this period, the Health Suspensions Commission will not evaluate an application after the deadline.
Can third parties check my application status for suspension or reinstatement to academic activity?
According to the Student Health and Welfare Regulations, student health information is confidential, protected by the Patient’s Rights and Duties Act, so it cannot be given to third parties, except to third parties authorized by power of attorney.
According to the Student Health and Welfare Regulations, the information provided is sensitive and confidential, protected by the Law of Duties and Rights of the Patient (n°20584), which is why no information is given to third parties.