LEAVE OF ABSENCE REGULATIONS

• A student who wishes to be absent from an academic programme for a semester or more must apply for formal leave of absence using the Automated Student Request System (ASRS) via SAS

• Leave of absence may be granted for one semester or for an academic year in the first instance however, leave of absence will not be granted for more than two academic years or four semesters over the life of a student’s programme.  Students wishing to be off for one academic year must apply separately for each semester.

• Applications for late leave of absence (LLOA) may be subject to a fine to be determined by the Academic Board. The amount of the fine may increase depending on the lateness of the request.

• Students who have attended classes and have requested leave of absence after the above-mentioned dates will normally have to pay a fine as determined by the Academic Board.

• A prospective student who does not wish to commence studies during the semester he/she was admitted, readmitted or transferred to the Faculty is not eligible for leave of absence or voluntary withdrawal.  Such students are encouraged to contact the Admissions Section in the Registry regarding the options available to them.