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Deferment General FAQ
Deferment General FAQ
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Basics
What is a deferment?
A deferment allows you to skip a semester you were expected to attend BYU-I without losing your admitted status.
How do I request a deferment?
To begin the deferment process, please go to the
BYU-Idaho Deferment Options
page.
When is the deadline to defer a semester?
See
Academic Deadlines
.
How far in advance can a deferment be submitted?
If the semester is available on the deferment form, the Admissions Office will process the deferment once the ticket is received.
How long does it take for the deferment request to be processed and how will I be notified?
You will be notified via e-mail with a deferment decision within 3-5 business days.
This process takes longer for international students because their request has to be processed by the International Services Synapses program first.
How many times can a student defer?
Deferments may be used as needed, there is no current limit.
When can I begin the deferment process?
One semester prior to the semester chosen.
How do I request a Military deferment?
See
Deferment Options
and
Military Readmission Policy
.
Can I request more than one deferment?
Yes, deferments can be requested as needed. Please
contact us
for help.
Exceptions/Troubleshooting
Why is my deferment showing for the wrong semester?
Deferments start on your next on-track semester. You are not required to defer on flex semesters.
Why was my deferment removed?
If you had a deferment but you're now enrolled in the BYUI 101 course, please
contact us
.
How do I cancel a deferment?
Contact Admissions at
208) 496-
1300
.
Why was my deferment declined?
Contact Admissions.
What if I return home before my missionary deferment ends?
A missionary deferment may prevent you from living in student housing or signing up for classes.
Contact the Admissions Office
(208) 496-1300
to remove the deferment.
What if I extend my mission and won't be back before my deferment ends?
Contact Admissions at
(208) 496-
1300
to extend your deferment.
What should I do if I am expecting my mission call next semester which is my on-track?
Contact Admissions at
(208) 496-
1300.
Will my holds prevent me from deferring?
A continuing student endorsement hold will prevent a deferment
A past due debt hold might prevent deferring, if so
contact us
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Check out this article I found in the OneStop Help Portal knowledge base.<br /><br /><a href="https://td.byui.edu/TDClient/87/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=14917">https://td.byui.edu/TDClient/87/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=14917</a><br /><br />Deferment General FAQ<br /><br />This article answers general questions about deferments.