Leave of absence

Eligibility

Before you apply, make sure you're eligible.

Reasons you cannot apply

You cannot apply for a leave of absence:

• in your first session of enrolment. If you are unable to start your studies you must apply to defer.
• if you are enrolled in Single Subject Study or Cross Institutional Study programs.

Reasons you can apply

If you need to return home temporarily or place your study on hold due to illness (for example), you will need to apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA).

• You will need to provide evidence for your request (e.g. a medical certificate or a statutory declaration). Until your leave of absence is approved you must continue your studies.

You must complete your course by the end date on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (COE).

For more information read the about Leave of Absence in Section 14 Enrolment Policy

Submit your application for leave using Student Admin Online.

If your application does not exceed the maximum time allowed, it will generally be automatically approved.

When to apply

The final date to lodge your application for leave is 12am (midnight) on the census date for the relevant session.

• Leave of Absence are only approved in exceptional circumstances or as part of an approved intervention plan.
• As you do not have to enrol in Session 3 (November to March), you do not have to apply for leave in Session 3.

If Leave of Absence is approved, your enrolment for that session will be deleted and replaced with Leave of Absence. You should allow 21 days for processing and then check your online transcript for confirmation.