Withdrawal

If you are considering withdrawing from your degree program, you should first discuss the matter with your supervisors to discuss the options available to you. In some cases, it may be more appropriate to, for example: take a period of leave of absence; convert to a half time attendance status; apply to study remotely or to transfer your candidature to a Master of Philosophy; rather than to withdraw completely.

If you do decide to withdraw, you will need to formally notify the Graduate Centre by lodging the form 'Withdrawal from Candidature Notification'.

Readmission after withdrawal may be possible in some circumstances provided that the application is supported by your Head of School and approved by the Research Education and Development Committee.

International Students

If you withdraw from your research program, the University is required to notify the Department of Immigration and Citizenship of the discontinuation of your study: this is likely to result in the cancellation of your student visa.