Student leavers

Occasionally a student will decide to leave the University early. When this happens, there are a number of things to remember.

If a student informs you they are leaving the University, you will need to fill in a leaver's form and make the student aware how much they owe in terms of fees.

When a student leaves

This page explains processes to follow when a student asks to, or is advised to, to take time out of their studies temporarily or leave permanently.

Temporary leavers

This page looks at the specifics of requesting temporary leave for taught students. Please read the “when a student leaves” page for background information first.  

Permanent leavers

This page covers the specifics of requesting permanent leave for taught students. Please read the “When a student leaves” page for background information first.

Presumed leavers

Processes have changed several times in the 2019/20 and 2020/21 years for students presumed to have left the University. The below details how a student's failure to attend, register, or return from temporary leave is handled.

Fees for leavers

If a student leaves part way through an academic year their fees may be reduced, adjustments are calculated based on the student's leave date in Banner. This adjustment is manual and is done after the receipt of the leavers workflow (UG, TP) or copy of the leavers form (RP).