Student policies and documents
Suspension of studies
How to apply to suspend your studies.
Policy and procedural information
The University supports students who wish to take time away from their programme of study if this is for compelling reasons related to ill-health, parental leave, financial issues or personal reasons. This is known as a suspension of studies and is explained for students in the following documents:
Section 7: Suspension of Study for Taught Students Policy 2023-24 (PDF 0.1 MB)
Learn more about suspension of studies for research students.
Financial implications
Before requesting a suspension of studies, it is important that you understand the financial implications that this might have:
- Suspension of Studies (full time) Factsheet (PDF, 0.3 MB)
- Suspension of Studies (part time) Factsheet (PDF, 0.3 MB)
How to apply to suspend your studies
If you are considering taking a break from your studies you should consult your Associate Head and/or Academic Tutor without delay.
Following this discussion if you feel you need to suspend your studies you can log into your e:Vision account and go to Change of Circumstances to submit your request online. If you leave the University without seeking approval you may not be re-admitted to the University when you wish to return.
For detailed guidance on completing the e:Vision request, download one of our step by step user guides:
- User Guide - Application for Suspension (Student) (docx, 1.1 MB)
- User Guide - Application for Suspension (Research Student) (docx, 0.6 MB)
- User Guide - Application for Suspension (Partnership Student) (docx, 0.6 MB)
If you are on a Degree Apprenticeship course suspensions of studies are processed through Maytas. If you are an apprentice and are considering suspending your studies, please contact your Work-Based Learning Tutor.
Information for Student Visa international students
If you are an international student on a Student Visa your visa status in the UK will be affected if you suspend your studies.
The University will report your suspension to the UK Home Office and you will be required to leave the UK as your Student Visa will be curtailed. You will then be required to apply for a new visa before you return to your studies after your suspension.
For more advice on immigration issues please contact visa@yorksj.ac.uk.
