When studying at a higher educational institution, in exceptional cases, a student can apply for academic leave (AO). There are certain rules for its provision. They are regulated by the Order of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation No. 2782 of November 5, 1998. It provides not only the definition of the concept of AO, but also the grounds and procedure for obtaining it.
Grounds for obtaining AO
The reasons why a student wants to get an AO must be good enough. The decision is made by the rector of the educational institution, so there must be strong justifications that are designed to convince the leadership of the need for temporary suspension from studies.
The grounds for applying for administrative leave are:
- medical indications (including pregnancy);
- other exceptional cases.
Recent reasons include:
- family circumstances;
- travel abroad for study purposes;
- natural disasters(flood, hurricanes, war, etc.);
- passing an internship that is not provided for by the curriculum of the university.
Family circumstances
Family circumstances are the following situations:
- Maternity leave (provided to care for a child whose age is not more than three years). At the same time, it is worth considering that if both parents, father and mother, are students, then they both can apply to take AO.
- Caring for sick relatives when no other family members are around.
- Unforeseen financial difficulties.
It is also worth noting the reprieve from the army. If the academic leave at the university is taken for the first time, then the student has the right to receive a temporary suspension from study.
Documents for applying for academic leave for family reasons
Granting academic leave to students is impossible without submitting the relevant documents, which indicate the reason. The latter must be indicated in the application submitted to the dean's office by the student for consideration by the rector. In this case, it is necessary to attach documents confirming the difficult situation.
If the academic leave at the university is taken to care for a child, then the student must submit a copy of the birth certificate. If constant supervision is required for a close relative, a certificate from the relevant medicalinstitutions. It should indicate not only the diagnosis of the patient, but also the need for daily care. Here it is also recommended to attach a certificate of family composition, according to which it will become clear that the student is the only person capable of looking after a relative.
Documents for registration of academic leave for other reasons
If an academic leave is taken at the university, the reasons for it are the deterioration of the financial situation and the inability to pay for tuition, then an appropriate document must be submitted. If the family income has sharply decreased (for example, due to job cuts), then you need to show a certificate of family income.
If a student takes academic leave at the university for long-term treatment of any disease, then this reason should be confirmed by a medical certificate from the clinical expert commission.
Education abroad must also be confirmed by relevant documents, due to which temporary interruption of studies is made.
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Nuances of academic leave
Both full-time and part-time students can take AO. After receiving a positive decision on the temporary interruption of studies, a certificate is issued with information about the courses, lectures taken,completed seminars, grades for exams and tests. With this document in hand, a student can be reinstated at another university for a similar speci alty.
It is impossible for a student to apply for an academic leave if he has any debts for passing exams and tests. During the interruption of studies, the hostel is not provided, the scholarship is not awarded.
If a student studies at a paid department, then no money is charged for academic leave. If a large amount was previously deposited, then it is transferred to the next course.
Academic leave lasts, as a rule, 12 months, but if necessary, can be extended. For the entire period of study, AO is provided to the student once.
Thus, it is possible for a student to issue an academic leave at the university, but for this it is necessary to correctly substantiate the reason for interrupting studies. You should also prepare the relevant documents.
