Deferments

Deferments

What is a deferment?

• A deferment is a temporary change placed on a student's account which allows a student to skip an on-track semester.
• Deferred students will not lose their admitted status.  

When is a deferment needed? 

• Campus Students who cannot attend an on-track semester need to submit a deferment request at Deferment Options to keep their admitted status. Once your request is submitted, you should hear from the Admissions Office within 3 business days. 
  • Deferments are not needed for flex-track or Summer Session. 
  • If you withdraw completely from school during an on-track semester and received W grades in all classes, you will need to defer to keep your admitted status.
  • If you registered for and complete any credit on your on-track,you do not need a deferment. 
• Online Students can take two consecutive semesters off without needing to defer (including your first semester). To take a third semester off, you would need to request a deferment at Deferment Options.

How are deferment requests granted for domestic and international students? 

• For domestic students, deferments are granted on a case-by-case basis, however, a domestic student’s first deferment is available upon request, regardless of circumstances. 
• For international students, deferments are granted by the International Services office. If an international student is interested in a deferment, they must direct their inquiries to the International Services office. 

When can I begin the deferment process? 

• Typically you can begin the process one semester prior to the semester chosen. 
• To begin the request, see Deferment Options 
• Deferment deadline is dependent on the Academic Deadline for the semester you are deferring.

Note: Once a deferment or deferred semester is over, the system should automatically allow you to register for future semesters and keep your assigned track.

Can I get a second a deferment?

You can receive a second deferment if your first deferment was a missionary deferment and not consecutively. Contact the Admissions Office to verify if you are able to get a second deferment. You can contact them at 208-496-1411, chat on the BYU-Idaho page or email them at admissions@byui.edu.

Can pathway students get a deferment?

• Yes, they can take two consecutive semesters off (summer included).  This can be done as many times as they want if they attend between the two semesters off.  Contact Pathway Support for more info.

International Students

If you are a campus international student who is interested in a deferment, you must meet the following immigration requirements to be eligible: 

• Have an F-1 or J-1 visa 
• Be fully enrolled in classes for two consecutive semesters (not including Summer Session) 

Deferring a Semester or Requesting Fewer Credits for a Semester

• If this is your first deferment follow these steps: 

1. Log in to Sunapsis with your BYUI credentials.
2. Submit the Annual Break Request e-form.
3. International Service will review your eligibility and, if approved, further information will be sent to your campus email.

For additional questions contact International Services at (208) 496-1320 or email international@byui.edu for assistance.