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(2) Applications for withdrawal from a semester must be received by the
Faculty the latest on the Friday of the seventh week of the semester.
(3) Candidates must apply by filling in the appropriate forms prior to the
effective date of change. Forms can be downloaded from IGS website at
http://www.ips.um.edu.my under ‗Current Students‘ tab.
(4) Candidates are not allowed to withdraw from any semester in the
following situations:

(a) Candidates have not attended at least one semester of study;
(b) When the examination period has commenced; or
(c) During the final semester of candidature.

Lapse in Candidature
A candidate whose candidature has lapsed due to failure on his part to renew the
candidature, may submit an appeal using the prescribed form to continue with
his studies. The approval to reactivate any candidature may be given only if not
more than two semesters have lapsed at any one time, subject to there being a
balance of the period of candidature.
A candidate whose appeal is approved will be imposed a fine of RM300 to
reactivate his candidature.

Change of Title/Field of Research
A candidate may change his/her title of research at any time during his/her
candidature by submitting an application to the Faculty. However the title of
research is finalized and approved by the Faculty meeting before the candidate
submits his/her thesis or dissertation for examination.
A candidate may submit an application in accordance with the prescribed
procedures to change the field of research. Any change of title or field of study is
subject to the approval of the Faculty concerned.

Change of Supervisor/Department
Candidates may submit an application, in accordance with the prescribed
procedures, to change their supervisor or department. Any change of supervisor
or department is subject to the approval of the Faculty concerned.

Extension of Period of Candidature
An appeal to extend the maximum period of candidature must be submitted in
the final semester before the end of the candidature period. Appeals need to be
made on the appropriate form obtainable from the IGS website. Candidates are
required to get the support of the supervisor (for those following research
programmes) or the support of the Deputy Dean of Higher Degree (for those
following coursework programmes) before submitting the form to the Dean for
recommendation to the Dean of IGS. Approval for a one semester extension can
be given not more than twice. Upon approval, candidates are required to register
within one month from the approval date. Any further appeal, after an extension
of two semesters has been given, will not be considered.