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Leave of Absence
Students may choose to apply for leave of absence due to medical or personal reasons subject to the maximum candidature period allowed by SIT.
Only leave of absence taken for personal reasons is counted towards the maximum candidature period. SIT will review all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Overseas University |
Duration for leave of absence |
|
Newcastle University |
One year |
|
Technische Universität München |
One semester |
|
University of Glasgow |
One year |
|
Trinity College Dublin |
One year |
|
The University of Manchester |
One year |
|
The Glasgow School of Art |
One year |
|
DigiPen Institute of Technology |
One semester |
|
Wheelock College |
One year |
|
The Culinary Institute of America |
90 days |
|
University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
One semester |
Process for Application of Leave Of Absence (LOA)
- Students who wish to apply for LOA must submit an online request via the Student Portal.
- SIT and the Overseas University Partner will then conduct an interview with the student.
- Students are required to download the LOA form from the Student Portal and submit the completed form during the interview.
- For Medical LOA, students must submit medical certification from a recognised healthcare provider.
- A letter confirming the student’s LOA application outcome will be sent to the student within three weeks of the date of interview.
- SIT will contact the student 2 months before the LOA expires to confirm the student’s resumption of studies.
- Students who resume their studies are required to submit medical certification/or personal statements as required by SIT.
