If you're currently enrolled in an RMIT Online program you can apply for a leave of absence for a maximum period of one year per application.
How to apply for leave of absence
In the first instance, please contact your Student Success Advisor if you wish to withdraw from a course. They'll work with you to plan a return to study date and provide a revised study progression plan.
After talking to a Student Success Advisor, you need to lodge a leave of absence request via the Student Connect Portal. Include the following information in your request:
- Your reason for requesting a leave of absence.
- Supporting documents, if necessary.
- The name and code of the program you're applyig for leave from.
- The teaching period(s) and/or dates of the requested leave. View the RMIT Online important dates to review these dates.
Once we've received your request, a staff member will contact you to confirm the outcome of your application. Please note, if you don't provide all requested information, your application may be delayed or not processed.
How to extend your leave of absence
If you want to extend your leave, submit a new leave of absence request via the Student Connect Portal. Include the following information in your request:
- The name of the program.
- The new teaching period (or date) you wish to return to. View the RMIT Online important dates to review these dates.
Returning earlier from your leave of absence
If you want to return early from your leave, submit a request through the Student Connect Portal before the commencement date of the next teaching period. Include the following information in your request:
- The name of the program.
- The teaching period (or date) you wish to return to. View the RMIT Online important dates to review these dates.