| Deferment and Intermission Policy | |||
| Purpose | To provide guidance to students on deferral and the amount of intermission they may take and how this affects their time limits for completing a program of study. | ||
| Scope | This policy applies to all undergraduate and graduate coursework students enrolled in programs managed by the Faculty. | ||
| Policy Statement |
Deferment Coursework students may apply to defer their initial enrolment in a course. In accordance with university procedures, a student may defer the commencement of their course prior to the beginning of classes or up until the next applicable census date. The maximum deferral period is one year. Intermission Undergraduate and graduate students who experience difficulties during the year, or who wish to take a year off study for any reason, can obtain intermission from their studies. Intermission is normally granted for one year only. Further periods of intermission will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. International students Under the Educational Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), intermission for international students on a study visa can only be approved on grounds of genuine illness or compassionate reasons. Students are required to provide supporting documentation for their application. |
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| Supporting procedures |
Deferment Intermission procedures |
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| Responsibility for implementation | Deputy Dean, Education Associate Dean (Undergraduate) Group Manager, Student Services Course Directors Faculty Student Services Staff |
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| Status | Revised | ||
| Key Stakeholders | Deputy Dean, Education Associate Dean (Undergraduate) Group Manager, Student Services Course Directors Faculty Student Services Staff Undergraduate and Graduate Students |
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| Approval body | Council, Academic Board or Vice-Chancellor’s Group Meeting number: Meeting date: Agenda item: |
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| Endorsement body | Faculty Board Meeting number: 5/97 Meeting date: 15 October 1997 Agenda item: 14 Faculty Board Faculty Board |
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| Date Effective | 1 August 2009 | ||
| Review Date | 6 December 2010 | ||
| Owner | Faculty of Business and Economics | ||
| Author | Associate Dean Undergraduate | ||
| Content Enquiries | Academic Governance Unit Email: buseco-secretariat@monash.edu |
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