Leave of Absence
Applications for leave of absence are available from the Arts and Music Student Centre or online through Student Information System (SIS) at https://sis.unimelb.edu.au/cgi-bin/cancel.pl. (The online system is not available to International students.)
HECS and Australian Full-Fee Students
Bachelor of Arts students may be granted up to two semesters of leave from study. In extenuating circumstances additional leave may be granted.
International Students
International students who hold a student visa are subject to visa conditions that restrict their opportunities to take Leave of Absence from their course. Only illness, as evidenced by a medical certificate, or exceptional compassionate circumstances, as evidenced by written documentation, are deemed valid reasons by DIMA for taking Leave of Absence. Furthermore, international students on Leave of Absence are required to return to their home country for the duration of the Leave of Absence.
International students considering a Leave of Absence should speak to an international student adviser first. An Information Sheet with further information is available for downloading from Publications pages of the International Student Services website (scroll down to Information Sheets).