Intermission
Once you've started your course, and your first census date has passed, you may be able to apply for study leave (intermission). You can apply to take a break of up to two semesters or 12 months during your course. This can be taken over consecutive teaching periods, or at different times.
You’ll still need to complete your course within the course duration in the Handbook.
Applications should be made prior to the census date in the current semester to limit the financial and/or academic penalties.
While you're on study leave, you:
- remain a student of Monash University with access to University services, including the library
- must keep your contact details up to date to receive communication from the University
- must check your Monash email account for important information
- need to re-enrol in the next semester or teaching period. See Re-enrolment for
Eligibility and how to apply
Domestic students
- Complete and submit the online Intermission Application Form (Coursework only).
- Applications should be made prior to the census date in the current semester to limit the financial and/or academic penalties.
Research students may also apply for study leave and conditions will apply. More information can be found here (see Research students).
International students holding a Student Pass
- If you're on a Student Pass, you must complete your course not exceeding the full-time course duration and a maximum of 12 months of approved study leave.
- Before you apply for study leave, you’ll need to understand the Student Pass conditions related to study leave. Further details are available in Student Pass - Underload and Intermission.