Advice & advocacy

Intermission

The rationale behind granting intermissions is to allow students time away from their study to give them an opportunity to concentrate on non study related matters.

Intermission is normally granted for a period of no more than one calendar year or two consecutive semesters. Students can apply for intermission directly on WES or by completing an Intermission Application form. You should always check your Monash email account for important information while you are on intermission.

If you wish to extend your intermission, you must re-apply in writing and the faculty will determine whether an extension is possible.

Sometimes extensions may be granted over and above the 12 months. For example, a student may have had 12 months intermission for health reasons. Sometimes this period may be extended allow a student to recuperate. The factors considered in granting extension are whether at the end of this time it is likely the student will be fully recovered and able to return to study. If yes, the extra intermission may be approved. However, if it does not seem that the extra time will resolve the problem, it is more likely that withdrawal will be recommended until the student is in a position to return to studies.

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