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(a) the candidate has submitted his thesis for examination; and

(b) the programme of study is not the same as the programme of study he has
registered for at the University.

(3) Where the University conducts a programme in cooperation with another university or
institution that will lead to the award of a degree, a candidate may be permitted to register
concurrently.

(4) A candidate may with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty register and attend at any
time such in-service training programme at the request of his employer provided that
such programme is for a period of not more than one year.

(5) Subject to subregulations (2), (3) and (4), any candidate found to be in breach of
subregulation (1) may have his candidature terminated without refund of any fees and
other payments that have been paid.

Attendance in programme of study

7. (1) A candidate shall attend all programmes of instruction and research in respect of the
programme of study he is attending except where the candidate has been granted
medical or maternity leave by a registered medical officer or has been given leave of
absence by the Dean of the Faculty concerned.

(2) A candidate may with the approval of the Faculty undergo a part of the programme of
study at another institution.

Withdrawal

8. (1) The following provisions shall apply to any withdrawal from any course:

(a) “A withdrawal from any course” means withdrawal from one or more courses in
any semester. Notwithstanding that, a candidate is subject to any prescribed
minimum credit hours for any normal semester.

(b) A candidate may withdraw from a course not later than the seventh week of
lectures of any normal semester or the second week of lectures of the special
semester. Such candidate shall not be liable to pay any fees and his course
record shall be expunged.

(c) A candidate who withdraws from any course after the second week of lectures
but before the seventh week of lectures of any normal semester shall be liable to
pay all the prescribed fees and shall be given the grade W for the course
concerned.

(d) A candidate shall not withdraw from any course after the seventh week of
lectures of any normal semester or after the second week of lectures of any
special semester unless otherwise permitted by the Dean of the Institute of
Postgraduate Studies or an officer as may be designated by the University
pursuant to a written application by the candidate made through the Dean of the
Faculty.
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