Emerg - If you experience a life event that disrupts your schooling - particularly if it takes you away from campus for a week or more - please contact the Dean of Students- dmyoung@smcm.edu or (240) 895-4207 to inform us of your absence, let us know your plans, and allow us to assist you. LOA - A student may take a leave of absence from the College at any time during the semester on or before the last day of classes, provided the student is not under suspension or has a pending conduct case or Title IX investigation.