3.14 INTERRUPTION OF STUDY PROGRAMME
A student registered for the graduate programme shall not break his/her programme of study for more than two continuous semesters except with the express written permission from the Board of the School of Graduate Studies. This provision shall
normally not apply to one-year programmes.
3.14.2 A student who does not go through the approved procedures before interrupting his/her study shall be deemed to have abandoned his/her studentship. Subsequently, such a student shall be withdrawn from his/her registered programme and be noified accordingly by the Registrar.
3.14.3 All interruptions must be by express written permission from the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. A student shall apply, normally, at least four weeks in advance of the start of the interruption, to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies through the Head of Academic Unit stating reasons why he/she wants to interrupt his/her study programme. The student shall obtain written permission from the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies before he/she leaves the University. The
Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, in giving approval, may consult with the Dean/Director of the appropriate School/Centre/Institute and the Careers and Counselling Centre, where necessary.
3.14.4 Interruption of programme beyond two semesters is only permissible on health grounds if it is supported by a medical report. The report shall require certification by the Director of Health Services of the University of Ghana.
3.14.5 Under exceptional conditions, a student can apply to defer examinations (See Deferment of Examinations).
3.14.6 A student who breaks his/her studies without permission for more than two continuous semesters shall be deemed to have lost his/her studentship. 3.14.7 A student shall notify the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, in writing through the Head of Academic Unit, at least four weeks to resumption.