Submission of Withdrawal Forms
Withdrawal forms can be obtained from the Student Services Centre (SSC) and from the General Offices of the Academic Schools/Divisions. The form may also be downloaded from here. Students must complete the form and obtain approval from their respective Director of School/Division before submitting it to the School/Division or to the Academic Affairs Office together with the Student Card. Students must also seek the consent of their parents/guardian. The withdrawal is confirmed upon submission and endorsement of the form by the Director of the Academic School/Division. No confirmation letter will be issued. Counselling
Before submitting the withdrawal forms, students are strongly advised to speak to their advisors. They may also see the Student Counsellor for guidance on financial and personal problems at the Student Services Office. Withdrawal Period
Requests for withdrawal of study from the Polytechnic will be accepted during the academic term prior to semestral examinations. No withdrawal is allowed: - once the study week commences and a student's name has been entered into the register of candidates for the examinations;
- during the semestral examination period and
- before the release of examination results
Students who have been dismissed due to failure in examination or have been asked to leave the Polytechnic on disciplinary grounds or for any other reasons (e.g. non payment of fees), will have their names withdrawn from the register of students. They must return their student cards to the Academic Affairs Office. Refund of Fees Upon Withdrawal
Requests for refund of fees are only considered for students who submit their withdrawal forms BEFORE the start of the academic term. Students must officially withdraw by submitting the withdrawal form to the Director of School/Division. Withdrawal forms must be submitted early. Students who do not attend classes and yet do not submit the withdrawal form before the start of term are still considered students of the Polytechnic and are liable to pay fees. Students who submit their withdrawal forms within the first week of term will be granted a partial refund only if withdrawal is due to medical reasons or study in a local institution (documentary proof is required). There will be no refund for students who submit their withdrawal forms in the first week of term for cases where the reasons for withdrawals are not listed above and those who submit their withdrawal forms after the first week of term. Letters to Certify Students Status
The Academic Affairs Office assists students with letters to certify that they are students of the Polytechnic. Usually the letter is required when students receive notice from the Central Manpower Base, MINDEF (for male students) and for extension of Student Pass for foreign students. Students may print this letter at the self-service computer terminals in the Student Services Centre (SSC) at Blk 1 Atrium. |