Undergraduate students who wish to take time off during their degree must apply for a leave of absence.
A leave of absence is granted to a student who is already studying in the Faculty of Arts. Students may take a leave of absence for a semester or a year, and may reapply for a further leave of absence at the expiration of the initial leave. Students should note, however, that the maximum of eight years allowed for completion of the BA degree can shrink rapidly after continued leave of absence.
Application forms for leave of absence can be obtained from the Arts faculty office on the Clayton, Caulfield or Peninsula campuses.