Leave of absence
Following enrolment you are expected to study continuously, however we understand that because of unforeseen circumstances you may wish to take a break from study. As such, unless you are an international student on a student visa, you are entitled to take Leave of Absence from your course.
To apply for Leave of Absence you must complete an Application for Leave of Absence Form [.pdf] . You will need to submit the form to the Head of School for your course prior to the withdrawal deadline (census date).
If you withdraw from all units in a study period and you do not have an approved Leave of Absence your course status will be changed to Absent Without Leave (AWOL) and you will lose your place in the course. You will also lose your eligibility for the Pre-2005 Commonwealth Support contribution entitlements (if applicable).
If you are enrolled in a Higher Degree (by Research) you must obtain a separate Application for Leave of Absence Form [.pdf], from the Office of Graduate Studies, the relevant Faculty Graduate Studies Officer or School. The completed application form must be lodged with the School for transmission to the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.
If you are an international student on a student visa, the conditions of your visa preclude you from taking a Leave of Absence. You may suspend your studies in exceptional circumstances only. We recommend you contact your Faculty Student Service Office or student contact office or the International Student Adviser on campus to find out whether you are permitted to suspend your studies and how you can commence that process.
