Leave of Absence [Criteria]

  • Leave of absence may be granted for one semester or for an academic year in the first instance but leave shall not be granted for more than two academic years or four semesters over the life of a student’s programme.
  • Applications for leave of absence for Semester I and Semester II must be made during the first week of October and by the end of the second week in February, respectively.  Thereafter, a Late Leave of Absence request must be made.
  • If you are unable to return from your current leave of absence, you can request a further leave of absence by submitting another application.
  • 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.
  • Students are not eligible for LOA in the first semester of their studies.  That is, new students in the first semester of their academic programme.  Such students may be eligible for voluntary withdrawal.
  • Students are not eligible for LOA in the first semester of being transferred to FSS from another faculty.  Such students may be eligible for voluntary withdrawal.