Intermission

Students who are enrolled and subsequently wish to take a break in their studies may apply for an intermission of up to 12 months. In granting this leave a place in the course is reserved for the student when the intermission has ended providing that the student re-enrols during the designated periods.

Each faculty will advise whether the period of leave will count, or not, in the time limits for completion of the course. The maximum time limit for completion of each course is given in the faculty regulations

During the intermission you are considered to be a student of the university for the period of the intermission. To maintain your enrolment after this time you must observe the scheduled re-enrolment dates for the following semester/academic year.

To Apply

• Applications are to be made using an 'Intermission Application form' available from the Student Service Centres or faculty offices
• Applications should be made prior to the census date in the current semester to limit the financial and/or academic penalties.
• Applications are to be lodged with the relevant faculty

Research Students

Doctoral students can download an application form from the Monash Research Graduate School. Masters by Research students should consult the postgraduate advisor in their faculty.

ESOS International Students

Under the ESOS Act intermission for international students on a study visa can only be approved on ;

a. compassionate or compelling circumstances (e.g. illness where a medical certificate states that the student is unable to attend classes).  (See visa conditions for international students)

What is the meaning of 'compassionate or compelling' circumstances?
Compassionate' circumstances include situations where you have had a serious illness or serious medical condition affecting your ability to study or there has been a bereavement of a close family member and you are required to provide assistance or support.
'Compelling' refers to circumstances that are involuntary and you are faced with a situation in which there is little or no alternative e.g. personal or family situations which require your attention and over which you have no control or social or political upheaval in your country affecting your family.

Address Details

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