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Chapter 8

Academic Procedures

Article 22
A student may postpone his/her studies upon the recommendation
of the related Department Council and the approval of the College
Council. This is in accordance with the regulations approved by the
University Council based on the proposal of the Standing Committee.

The Rule of Implementation for Article 22
It is permissible for a student to postpone his/her studies upon the
recommendation of the Department Council and the approval of the
College Council, in accordance with the following regulations:
1. The student must have passed at least one academic semester.
2. The total duration of deferral should not exceed four academic
semesters (two academic years).
3. The deferral request must be submitted before the start of the
semester.
4. The deferral period is not counted towards the maximum duration
for degree completion.
5. The request for study deferral must be approved by the Executive
Management unit.

Article 23
A student may withdraw from one or more courses, or all registered
courses of the semester, after the end of the registration period. This
can be done upon the recommendation of the related Department
Council, and with the approval of the Dean of the College, in accordance
with the regulations approved by the University Council based on the
proposal of the Standing Committee.

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in Saudi Universities And The Rules of
Implementation at Prince Sultan University