Leaves of Absence

A leave of absence can be granted for maternal/paternal/parental leaves, for health reasons, on compassionate grounds, or to allow a student to gain practical experience.

• Leaves of absence must be supported by details and by external supporting documentation.
• Leaves of absence must be requested prior to the leave (i.e. they are not retroactive).
• A student is eligible for a maximum of three Leaves of Absence in addition to an unlimited number of Maternal/Parental leaves, provided that no single Maternal/Parental Leave extends beyond three consecutive terms. If additional time away is required (more than the three-term limit), the student is advised to withdraw from the program and apply for re-admission at a time more suitable for completion.
• Form for requesting a leave