Withdrawal or Deferral of Study
Here is explained how to leave (withdraw) or defer study (postpone study) from your course.
Full-time students
Why it is important to apply for a deferral or withdrawal correctly?
It is important to complete your Withdrawal/Deferral Form correctly, especially the dates of withdrawing or deferring.
Failure to do so may cost you money – in fees and loss of grants.
It may affect any refund of fees you paid.
It may also result in you being liable for tuition fees if you return to study at a later date.
SUSI and Social Welfare often request letters from the college with student Withdrawal/ Deferral dates.
It is not enough to tell or email a Lecturer or Head of Department that you are leaving.
You must complete the Official Process and fill the relevant Official Form.
You can find the Forms and Procedures below.
Important dates for refunds when deferring or withdrawing from study:
- Where full fees have been paid a 100% refund may apply if withdrawal/deferral occurs before 31 October.
- Where full fees have been paid a 50% refund may be awarded if a withdrawal / deferral occurs between 31 October and 31 January.
- No refund is applicable after the 31 January.
What fees are applicable upon recommencement after deferral?
- Where deferral occurred before 31 October, there is no fee
- Where deferral occurred between 31 October to 31 January, 50% Fees apply (tuition + contribution)
- Where deferral occurred after 31 January 100% Fees apply (tuition + contribution)
For WITHDRAWAL:
For full-time students who wish to request defer study (Module/Semester/Year)
For DEFERRAL:
How do I contact the Examinations office to defer an exam or project?
Visit the Examinations web page.
Online/ Part-Time Students
It is important to complete your Withdrawal/Deferral Form correctly, especially the dates of withdrawing or deferring. Failure to do so may cost you money – in both fees and loss of grants. It may also affect any refund of fees you paid.
It may also result in you being liable for tuition fees if you return to study at a later date.
In order for your deferral or withdrawal application to be considered you must complete the official process and complete the relevant application form. It is not enough to tell or email a Lecturer or Head of Department that you are leaving.
You can find the Forms and Procedures below.
Important Dates When Deferring or Withdrawing From Study
- Where full fees have been paid a full refund may apply if a deferral/withdrawal is granted before the 31st October.
- Where full fees have been paid a 50% refund may apply if a deferral/withdrawal occurs between 31st October and 31st of January.
- No refund is applicable after the 31st of January.
- In all cases the €250 deposit is non-refundable.
Where a student only commences a programme in January they are entitled to a full refund (less the deposit) if full fees have been paid for the semester and if they formally withdraw before the end of February.
For Students Seeking a Deferral of Study (Module/Semester/Year)
Procedure Document: Deferring Online Study
Please note: This type of deferral is for a complete module/semester/year and as such is not suitable for the deferral of examinations or projects
For students wishing to defer examinations or the submission of projects queries should be directed to the examinations office directly.
If you are unsure of the type of deferral that you require it is advisable that you discuss the matter with your academic staff or OSA in the first instance.