Doctoral and MPhil Handbook
Policy changes
Changes to Candidature (Chapter 4)
Revised policy approved by Research Graduate School Committee at Meeting 9/2005 (30 September 2005).
Former policy
4.5 Withdrawal/withdrawal in good standing
Candidates who do not wish to continue with their research program are asked to complete a form notifying the university of their intention to withdraw. Where a candidate withdraws from candidature, the candidate will not be readmitted within four years of the withdrawal date.
However, where a candidate has made good progress to date and where there are special circumstances relating to a candidate's request for withdrawal, the committee may approve withdrawal in good standing. In these circumstances, a candidate may be readmitted to candidature without having to wait for the mandatory four years to elapse.
When re-admission to candidature is sought at a later date, credit may be sought for the previous research work undertaken, along with any coursework component.
The Research Graduate School Committee will only approve readmission following withdrawal or withdrawal in good standing where suitable facilities and effective supervision are available to support the candidature and where the committee is satisfied that the candidate is now in a position to undertake research towards a successful thesis completion.
Scholarship awardees are reminded that a request for termination of scholarship must also be made.
Revised policy (changes have been highlighted in italics)
4.5 Withdrawal
Candidates who do not wish to continue with their research program are asked to complete a form notifying the university of their intention to withdraw. Where a candidate withdraws from candidature, the candidate will not normally be readmitted within four years of the withdrawal date.
However, where a candidate has made good progress to date and where there are special circumstances relating to a candidate's request for withdrawal, the committee may approve readmission to candidature without having to wait for the mandatory four years to elapse.
When re-admission to candidature is sought at a later date, credit may be sought for the previous research work undertaken, along with any coursework component.
The Research Graduate School Committee will only approve readmission following withdrawal where suitable facilities and effective supervision are available to support the candidature and where the committee is satisfied that the candidate is now in a position to undertake research towards a successful thesis completion. The Committee may request certification by a registered medical practitioner that a former candidate is now in a position to resume candidature.
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