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Leaves and Withdrawals

Leave of Absence: Please note, UBC will continue to assess fees whether or not graduate students take courses on any given semester. Students who are intending to take time off from their studies are advised to formally request and secure an approval Leave of Absence (LOA). The Leave of Absence form will be filled out and signed by the students' supervisors, program coordinators and submitted to the College of Graduate Studies for approval.

International students

- a higher administrative fee is assessed

- federal government restrictions may apply

 

Recommend students contact an International Student Advisor as noted below as a leave can impact your status, health insurance and eligibility:

Students sometimes take a short break from their studies because of illness or academic pressure. International students are normally permitted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to take one term off if they’ve completed two consecutive terms. You should consult your academic advisor and contact an international student advisor if you are considering taking a break from your studies. Graduate students will need to apply for a leave of absence from the College of Graduate Studies. If you plan to leave the country during your break, request a letter from UBC Okanagan stating that you are eligible to return to your program of studies.

If you hold an off-campus work permit and take a break from studies, you may lose your eligibility. Check with the Career Centre in UNC 207 for details.

http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/international/handbook/immigration/taking-a-break.html

Denise Chan
International Student Advisor
FIP 225
UBC Okanagan
3247 University Way
Kelowna, British Columbia V1V 1V7

Tel: 250.807.9851
Fax: 250.807.8552
E-mail: denise.chan@ubc.ca
Web: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/international/welcome.html

 

 

Voluntary Withdrawal:  A student wishing to withdraw voluntarily from the University must notify the home Graduate Program in writing in order to obtain the approval of the dean, department head or director, and the graduate advisor in the home Graduate Program.

A student who does not complete formal withdrawal procedures will be liable for all assessed fees until such procedures are completed. Retroactive withdrawal requests will not be approved by the  College of Graduate Studies unless the Graduate Program confirms in writing that the student did not attend or use any university resources as of the requested effective date of withdrawal.

The academic record will indicate "Voluntary Withdrawal".

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