Application Form For Leave of Absence

Application for Leave of Absence
Important notice to students
• If you are an International Student on a student visa you can apply for leave under exceptional circumstances
through your Faculty Student Services Office. Please refer to the Application for Leave of Absence for
International Onshore Students form.
• If you are a Higher Degree by Research Student you must apply for leave through your Faculty Graduate Studies
Officer. Please refer to the Application for Leave of Absence Higher Degree by Research Students form.
Please read the Applying for Leave of Absence guidelines before signing and submitting this application.
PART A - APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Curtin ID
Family name Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss)
Given name/s
Phone Number
Course Study Package Number
Course Study Package Title
Please complete the following questions

A. Is this a new application for leave? If No, Please go to (B) If Yes, Please go to (C)
B. Please indicate the period of existing leave to
C. New / Extended Leave of Absence requested from year Y Y Y Y Study Period
e.g. Sem 1, Tri 2
D. I intend to recommence studies in year Y Y Y Y Study Period

e.g. Sem 1, Tri 2
E. Reason for request (Please tick ONE box) Family Commitments Work Commitments
Financial Personal
Serious Illness Bereavement
Overseas Study Parental Leave
Travel
F. Please specify reasons for leave request
I have read the Applying for Leave of Absence guidelines on the reverse of this form. I have sought appropriate academic
counselling. I understand that I will be withdrawn from all units in the study period whilst taking Leave of Absence, and
withdrawn from all units in the subsequent study period. I understand the consequences of the above request and
accept responsibility to re-enrol by the stipulated re-enrolment deadline.
Signature of Student Date
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Applying for Leave of Absence
A student may apply for a Leave of Absence at any time after enrolment and until the teaching period census date. Once
Leave of Absence has been approved, the student will be withdrawn from units in the study period affected by the leave,
and withdrawn from units in the subsequent study period. The normal rules for early withdrawal then apply, i.e. applications
submitted prior to census date will not incur a fee liability.
Where an application has been submitted after the census date but before the last withdrawl date, Leave of Absence may
be considered. If approved the student will be withdrawn from units in the study period affected by the leave but still incur a
fee liability, and withdrawn from units in the subsequent study period.
1. In order to be eligible to apply for a Leave of Absence, you must be currently enrolled in a course of study at the University.
2. It is your responsibility to investigate the consequences that taking a Leave of Absence might have with any external bodies (for example
impact on Centrelink benefits).
3. If your current LOA ends/lapses and you fail to successfully re-enrol or seek an additional LOA at this or another tertiary institution, you may
not be eligible for preserved benefits under the Commonwealth Supported Scheme
4. You must obtain appropriate academic counselling before taking a Leave of Absence.
5. Your Faculty Student Services Office (FSSO) may authorise a Leave of Absence for a maximum period of twelve (12) months. Applications
for a Leave of Absence longer than 12 months; or more than one application for a total continuous period of more than 12 months, may
also be considered by the FSSO. (Supporting evidence should be attached where appropriate).
6. Leave of Absences cannot be approved if you have outstanding work in the course you are seeking leave from (e.g. unfinished/unmarked
assessments or deferred grades) or you have sanctions against your record. Exceptional circumstances will be considered on an individual
basis.
7. The Head of the relevant teaching area is entitled to specify appropriate conditions for subsequent re-enrolment. Such conditions may include
the need to undertake a unit already studied.
8. If you do not abide with the conditions of your Leave of Absence, you may be withdrawn from your course. If this is the case then you shall
lose all rights and privileges of a continuing student and may be required to re-apply for admission into the course.
9. If you are denied a Leave of Absence, or the period of leave requested, you have a right to appeal.
10. The University may refuse or revoke an approved Leave of Absence, should you provide any information that is false or misleading.
Faculty Student Services Office (FSSO)

Please direct enquiries to your FSSO: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm
Significant Dates and other Study Periods
Please refer to website: http://students.curtin.edu.au/administration/dates
Information for Faculty Student Services Office

Applications for leave of absence can be accepted up to the census date of the relevant study period in which leave is
being requested. Applications submitted after the census date, but before the last withdrawal date, may be considered
for approval however the units will show as Withdrawn on the student’s Academic Transcript and the student will be liable
for all fees and charges for the unit/s.
In determining whether the request for leave should be supported/approved, the following issues need to be considered:
• The reason for the application.
• The student’s assessed capacity to successfully resume studies and complete the course after the period of leave.
• Any past applications for leave and the potential duration that the student will have taken to complete the course
(relevance of study for the granting of the award).
• The impact of the absence on the student’s capacity to complete the course within ten (10) years.
• That appropriate academic counselling has occurred.
PART B
Application is for: 12 months or less Yes No More than 12 months continuous Yes No
PART C - APPROVAL (FSSO Use Only)
Faculty Student Services Office Approval
Leave period from to
Application is Approved Not Approved
Comments
Signature of Faculty Student Services Manager or delegate
Name (Please print) Date

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Important notice to students

PART A - APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Course Study Package Number

Course Study Package Title

Please complete the following questions

D. I intend to recommence studies in year Y Y Y Y Study Period

Serious Illness Bereavement

Overseas Study Parental Leave

F. Please specify reasons for leave request

Signature of Student Date

Faculty Student Services Office (FSSO)

Information for Faculty Student Services Office

PART C - APPROVAL (FSSO Use Only)

Faculty Student Services Office Approval

Leave period from to

Application is Approved Not Approved

Signature of Faculty Student Services Manager or delegate

Name (Please print) Date

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