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The Rule of Implementation for Article 17
1. If a student submits a request to withdraw from a course (drop a
course) before the end of the second week of the semester (before
the end of the first week of the summer semester), the course will
be dropped without affecting the academic transcript.

2. If a student submits the request to withdraw from a course after
the end of the second week of the semester (after the end of the
first week of the summer semester) and before the end of the
tenth week of the semester (before the end of the fifth week of the
summer semester), the course will be dropped, and the student will
be given a grade of Withdrawn (W). If the student received a grade
of (DN) in any course, the grade remains unchanged.

Article 18
A student has the option to request a deferral for an academic level,
semester, or a full academic year for reasons that are accepted by
the entity designated by the University Council. The conditions and
procedures for requesting a deferral are outlined in the rules of
implementation for this by-law.

The Rule of Implementation for Article 18
1. A student is allowed to defer their studies for a maximum of
four consecutive or non-consecutive semesters. The Deanship
of Admission and Registration may make an exception when
necessary, based on the College’s recommendation.

2. A completed application for deferral must be submitted before the
beginning of the semester.

3. The period of deferral not be counted towards the time required to
complete the program and obtain the degree.

4. During the deferral period, the student’s academic status will be
marked as (postponed).
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