Intermission (study leave)

Enrolled students who want to take study leave may apply for intermission for up to 12 months. This is one full year or two consecutive semesters.

While on study leave:

Check with your faculty to see if the leave affects the time limits for completion of your course. See faculty regulations for time limits.

To apply

Submit an application prior to the census date in the current semester to limit any academic and financial penalties

We notify you within two weeks by email to your Monash account.

Apply for intermission in WES

Record your transaction number.

Doctoral students:	Download an application form from the Monash Research Graduate School
Masters by Research students:	Consult the postgraduate adviser in your faculty

International students on a student visa can get study leave only for compassionate or compelling situations.

See visa conditions for international students.

Examples of compassionate or compelling situations

Serious illness or serious medical condition affecting your ability to study
Bereavement of a close family member where you need to provide assistance or support
Social or political upheaval in your country affecting your family

'Compelling' means you face a situation where there is little or no alternative but to provide support to your family.

Inform the University of any postal address changes so details regarding re-enrolment can be mailed to you.

You should always check your Monash email account for important information while you are on intermission.

If you apply for study leave before the census date, you can apply for a refund.

Fees will not be refunded if you discontinue after the census date.

Exception

If you can provide proof that medical reasons or personal trauma occurred after the census date, you can apply for a: