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Q: What do I need to do if I want to take short leave, suspend candidature or withdraw from my
studies?

A: You should obtain an application form for Suspension or Withdrawal of Candidature from the Dean’s
office, make an appointment with Deputy Dean (Undergraduate), and meet with him or her.
Remember to take the form with you. The Deputy Dean (Undergraduate) will discuss your reasons for
requesting to suspend or terminate your candidature and provide advice.

If the Deputy Dean (Undergraduate) supports the request for suspension, and if after discussing it with
the Deputy Dean (Undergraduate) you decide to proceed with your application, the form needs to be
forwarded to Dean for endorsement. Decisions regarding suspension of candidature rest with the
Dean. For both suspension and termination of candidature, because the completed form is (and will
be kept) confidential, you should place it in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” and addressed
to Deputy Dean (Undergraduate). You can either deliver the form to the Dean’s office reception desk
or email it to the Deputy Dean (Undergraduate) at ddu@ummc.edu.my.

Q: How do I know when to apply for Special Consideration versus applying for short leave of absence?

A: You only apply for Special Consideration for reasons of illness or misadventure that are unforeseen.
Short leave of absence is applied for prior to your absence when your absence is foreseen, e.g. you
need to attend a conference, go to a funeral etc.

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