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Students who have valid reasons for not registering for a term may apply for permission to remain unregistered by:
(a) writing to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research stating the reasons for seeking exemption from registration
(b) requesting a statement from the departmental supervisor of graduate studies (and from their thesis supervisor, if there is one) in support of their request, confirming that they will not be on campus for the term, will not use any university facilities (that is, library, laboratories, computer centre, etc.), or receive any supervision, including supervision through correspondence
(c) applying to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research through their graduate department for a one- to three-term maternity leave during their program of study. While on leave students will not be registered with the faculty, nor will they be required to pay fees for this period. They will not be eligible to receive awards administered by Carleton University during the leave. In the case of other awards, the regulations of the particular granting agency will apply. The time limit for completion of program will be extended by the duration of the leave taken. Where possible, the start and finish of the leave should coincide with the start and end of a term.
It is understood that such an exemption from registration will be granted only in exceptional cases (for example, medical or other special reasons).
Exemptions are normally granted for one term, but in extraordinary circumstances an exemption may be granted for a longer period.
When exemption from registration for a term or terms has been approved by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, this period will be exempt from the overall time limit allowed for completion of the program.
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