Leave of Absence and Extensions: How to Apply (Research PG Students)

How do I request a leave of absence or extension?

Please apply using the online form in MMS

To access the form:

• Login to MMS
• Click "Get All Modules"
• Select "All year"
• Go to the "RESEARCH (Y1)" button and click "Overview"
• In the "Postgraduate Administration" row, select "Go to Overview"
• Select the middle tab "Leave of Absence/ Extension", and go to "Create Leave of Absence or Extension"

If you have any questions, please contact the Registry Officer (Research Student Support) (reg-support-pgr@st-andrews.ac.uk).

To support your request, you will be asked for:

• reasons for your application
• a Completion Plan approved by the School
• a Medical Certificate (if the leave is requested for medical reasons)

On submission, the form goes to your School. Your request cannot be granted without their support.  It is then sent automatically to the Associate Provost (PGR) or Registry Officer (Research Student Support) (reg-support-pgr@st-andrews.ac.uk) for approval.

If approved, formal notification will be sent by Registry.