You can apply for a leave of absence if you want to take a time off from study for maximum of 2 semesters or one year. If you want to take leave of absence more than one year, or to extend your current leave of absence, must provide a valid reason with supporting document and the approval is not automatic.
Students who have accepted their offer and registered who would like to apply to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) need to submit Leave of Absence Application form before the census date. A reason is mandatory when applying for Leave of Absence.
If you are a current student registering, you will need to register as per usual, then submit an application for Leave of Absence, as it is not automatically granted.
All applications received after the census date will be subject to financial liability and academic penalties
To check the census date and academic penalty dates for your units, please refer to current registration online in academic calendar.
The University will consider the following when making a decision on applications:
If you are an international student on a Student Visa, you must have compassionate or compelling reasons to be granted Leave of Absence.
International students applying for Leave of Absence must attach documentary evidence e.g. medical certificate, counsellor’s letter or a statutory declaration.
International Student Officers are available to discuss your options when applying for a Leave of Absence. They are located at Student HQ.
