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Cessation without obtaining a degree

For candidates who do not submit a thesis, candidature may be ended in one of four ways.

1. Withdrawal

Doctoral candidates wishing to withdraw from candidature must apply to do so through the Monash Research Graduate School and be aware that if they withdraw they will not be permitted to be re-admitted to candidature within four years from the date of withdrawal. Masters candidates who wish to withdraw from their course should consult with their supervisor, and then inform the Graduate Studies Committee in writing via the Research Manager.

2. Lapse

Candidates who fail to enrol after acceptance of their application or who fail to re-enrol in subsequent years are technically no longer students of the university. Their candidature will be automatically regarded as having lapsed. In such cases candidature may only be reinstated at the discretion of the Research Graduate School Committee (doctoral candidates) or Graduate Studies Committee (masters candidates).

3. Expiration of Time

Candidates whose time has expired or is nearing expiration shall have their candidature reviewed by the Graduate Studies Committee. The committee may grant an extension if the candidate makes a written application with the written support of their supervisor; otherwise it will confirm that candidature has expired. If an extension is not granted, the candidate may appeal in writing to the Graduate Studies Committee asking it to review the decision.

4. Termination of Candidature

If the Graduate Studies Committee regards a candidate's progress as unsatisfactory, candidature may be terminated (masters candidates) or the Research Graduate School Committee (doctoral candidates). In such a case the candidate is informed in writing that termination has been recommended and of the reasons for that recommendation. The candidate may submit written evidence appealing against the recommendation.