9.0 Academic Leave of Absence
This section provides guidelines for students who wish to temporarily withdraw from academic activities due to personal, religious, or financial reasons.
9.1 Personal Leave
- Granted for health, family, or personal emergencies.
- Must be requested in writing and supported by documentation.
- Approval is subject to departmental and Academic Board review.
9.2 Religious Leave
- Granted for religious obligations or pilgrimages.
- Students must apply in advance and provide evidence of the religious activity.
- Leave duration must not exceed one semester.
9.3 Financial Leave
- Granted to students facing financial hardship that prevents continuation of studies.
- Must be supported by a formal request and evidence of financial difficulty.
- Students are encouraged to seek counselling and explore scholarship options before applying.
9.4 General Conditions
- Leave must be approved before the start of the semester.
- Students on leave are not allowed to participate in academic activities.
- Maximum leave duration is one academic session.
- Students must reapply for admission if leave exceeds the approved period.
- All leave requests are subject to final approval by the Academic Board.