Suspension of status

If you cannot work for a particular reason ( e.g. illness, family circumstances, financial hardship) then you can apply for suspension of status for not less than one and not more than three terms at any one time. Overall, you cannot suspend status for any more than six terms. See Examination Regulations.

Suspension of status within the University ‘stops the clock’ for all elements of your degree, including residence, fees, and terms for which a particular status may be held. You will normally not have access to University facilties during your period of suspension.

If you are funded by a research council or charity you may need to make a separate application to the funding body in parallel to that being made within the University. Your funding body’s regulations for suspension of status will not necessarily be the same as those of the University. Your supervisor, Director of Graduate Studies, or Graduate Studies Assistant should be able to advise you on this. View the University’s application form for suspension of status.