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What are the impacts of taking a Leave of Absence (LoA)?

UPDATED 14 DEC 2023 | 1:13AM
Taking a Leave of Absence (LoA) can have the following impacts on your studies:
  • You may take longer to complete your degree.
    • For example, if you decide to take a break from studies for 3 semesters, it may extend your degree completion by 3 semesters (subject to unit availability).
  • You may not be able to study full time when you return to your studies, or re-commence in your chosen study period due to unit availability and .
    • For example, if you were due to return to your studies in Semester 2 of a given year, but the units you are required to take next are only running in Semester 1, you will need to wait for Semester 1 of the following year to be able to progress in your course.
  • Your student visa may be impacted.
    • It is your responsibility to investigate the implications of taking an LOA on your student visa by visiting the Department of Home Affairs website.
For more information, please visit the Leave of Absence page

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