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(1) Leave of absence provides a mechanism for students to interrupt their studies in response to various external circumstances that may affect their capacity to undertake their studies. (2) This Policy should be read in conjunction with the procedural information provided on the HiQ website (QUT staff and student access only). (3) This Policy applies to domestic and international students, postgraduate and undergraduate coursework students and award courses. (4) International students are strictly limited in the circumstances in which they can apply for leave of absence, and are required to meet conditions other than those specifically described in this Policy. (5) Leave will not be approved if the student will breach the maximum time limits for completing an award course in the Time Limits for Completion of an Award Course Policy. (6) Any period of deferment of commencement of study (Admission of Students Policy) is not taken into account in determining whether the conditions described in this Policy for approval of leave of absence have been met. (7) A student may need to return before the end of a period of approved leave in order to meet professional accreditation or recognition associated with their course of study. The relevant faculty will advise students of this requirement. (8) Leave of absence applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students will normally be approved without referral to faculty where: (9) If the student has commenced studies, but has not completed at least one teaching period of enrolment in the award course, leave of absence may be approved if the student has demonstrated exceptional circumstance for taking the leave. All other conditions listed in General Conditions for Leave of Absence above must be met before leave may be approved. Depending on the time of application, commencement of the student's course may be delayed, or financial and/or academic penalties may apply. (10) Other circumstances include: (11) If the student seeks leave of absence they must demonstrate that exceptional circumstances exist which necessitate taking the leave. In these cases, the application will be referred to the faculty for review. (12) Where leave of absence is approved: (13) Students will be provided with support during leave of absence and on return to study. (14) Where the student fails to re-enrol at the conclusion of an approved leave of absence the student must apply to return to study in a subsequent period. Students returning to study may be admitted to an alternative course and may need to complete additional units to meet course requirements (Admission of Students Policy, Readmission). (15) Refer to Register of Authorities and Delegations (C115) (QUT staff access only).Leave of Absence Policy
Section 2 - Application
Section 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
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Deputy Dean (may be delegated)
Provides advice on applications for leave that exceed one year.
Section 4 - Determining Applications
General Conditions for Leave of Absence
Leave of Absence after Commencement of Studies but Prior to Completion of First Teaching Period of Enrolment
Approval of Leave of Absence in other Circumstances
Section 5 - Consequences of Taking Leave of Absence
Section 6 - Definitions
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Term
Definition
Award Course
Deferment Period
Means domestic applicants offered admission to an undergraduate award course may apply to defer the commencement of their studies for one year and after the first year request, for up to a further 12 months (Admission of Students Policy).
Enrolment
Means the units which define a program of study, the amount and timing of that study and the fees and charges that will be applied.
International Student
Has the same meaning as "overseas student" in the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth).
Leave of Absence
Means a place in the course will be held for the student for the approved period.
Time Limit
Means the maximum amount of time to complete a course.
Section 7 - Delegations