The Regulations Governing Special Considerations and Pause in Study for Postgraduate Research Students?detail the policy and procedure that is to be followed when a student makes a request for:?

• special consideration for extenuating circumstances; or?
• pause in study?unrelated to extenuating circumstances.?

Extenuating circumstances are defined as situations that are outside of a student's control that they could not reasonably have foreseen and that have (or may in the future have) a negative effect. A pause in study that is unrelated to extenuating circumstances is typically due to attendance at a fixed-term work placement that supports the research degree; parental leave; or employment commitments (where an employer requires more time than usual to be dedicated to employment).

Students who commenced their studies after 1 August 2016, should submit their request via?PGR Manager?to submit their request.

Students who commenced their studies prior to this date should complete and submit the SC1 - Special Considerations Request Form?or the?SC2 - Pause in Study Request Form?to their Doctoral College (Faculty) Team.