Can I change programme after my commencement of study? If I move to another state or for any specific reason, can I change my Regional Office? Adding / dropping a courses When can I add course(s)? When can I drop course(s)? How do I apply to add or drop course(s)? Withdrawing from courses What is the difference between withdrawing from a course and dropping of a course? What if I do not apply for a withdrawal from a course and do not turn up for the final exam? When can I withdraw from a course? How do I apply for withdrawal from course(s)? Deferment of studies What is a deferment of studies? How long can I defer my studies? How do I apply for deferment of my studies?
	Q : Can I change my programme after my commencement of study? A : Yes, you may do so by completing the Application for Change of Programme of Studies form and submit to your Regional Office. Q : If I move to another state or for any specific reason, can I change my Regional Office? A : You may do so by filling in the Application for Change of Regional Office form and submit to your Regional Office. Q : When can I add course(s)? A : The last day to add course(s) is by the first tutorial of the semester (week 1). Q : When can I drop course(s)? A : The last day to drop course(s) is by the third tutorial of the semester (week 9). Q : How do I apply to add and drop courses? A : You may do so by completing the  Application for Adding of Course(s) or Application for Dropping of Course(s) form and submit to your Regional Office. Q : What is the difference between withdrawing from a course and dropping a course? A : If you drop a course latest by the third tutorial, it will be officially removed from your record and will not appear in your transcript. A withdrawal process is undertaken when you miss the drop course deadline and are unable/not ready to sit for the final exam of the course. By applying for withdrawal of course, the course will still appear in your transcript but with a "W" grade (withdrawal with permission). Q : What if I do not apply for a withdrawal from a course and do not turn up for the final exam? A : You will obtain a fail (“F”) grade. Q : When can I withdraw from a course? A : You should apply for withdrawal no later than the 16th week of the semester. Q : How do I apply for a withdrawal from courses? A : You may do so by completing the  Application for Withdrawal of Course form and submitting it to your Regional Office. Q : What is deferment of studies? A : Students who have been formally enrolled may apply for deferment of studies (leave of absence) for any particular semester thereafter. Students who have formally applied and obtained approval for deferment of studies will not have to re-apply for admission when they intend to continue their studies later. Q : How long can I defer my studies? A : The maximum period you can defer is two consecutive offerings of the same course (ie. two presentations of the course). Q : How do I apply for deferment of my studies? A : You may do so by completing the Application for Deferment of Studies form and submit to your Regional Office.