11.9.1 A research student who wishes to withdraw temporarily from a course must lodge an application for leave of absence on the appropriate form no later than the census date of the first teaching period for which leave is being sought.

11.9.2 Leave of absence shall not normally be granted in the first half year of candidature.

11.9.3 Leave of absence shall not normally be granted for a total period exceeding one (1) year.

11.9.4 In exceptional and documented special or mitigating circumstances a student may request variations to the provisions of Rules 11.9.2 and 11.9.3. Any such variation will require approval by the University Graduate School Board.

11.9.5 Students resuming a course after leave of absence shall be subject to the course requirements in operation at the time of resumption and will be required to be enrolled as directed by the Dean, University Graduate School.

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