Leave Application
Students must seek approval for short leave of absence if they cannot attend classes on the following occasions:
| a) | On days when there are laboratory sessions |
| b) | On days when assessments (e.g. quizzes or tests) are conducted during classes |
| c) | On any other occasion that tutor(s) or lecturer(s) deem as compulsory for students' attendance. |
You will be deemed absent, and a zero mark will be awarded for any test, quiz, or assessment component missed if you do not have an approved Short Leave of Absence. | |
Application for leave on the following grounds will not be approved:
| a) | Returning to home country during festive periods e.g. Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, etc. | |
| b) | Participating in activities (in and outside campus) organized by student bodies during the hours when students are required to attend class | |
Type of Short Leave of Absence
Medical Leave | If you are unwell and have a Medical Certificate (MC), please submit your application via the Short Leave System within 7 working days from the date of your medical leave. Late submissions will be REJECTED and you will be given ZERO marks for any test or quiz you were absent from. Appeals will be considered under the following circumstances: 1. You were hospitalised for an extended period. 2. You are a freshman in the first semester with School of MAE Important Note: The University only recognizes medical certificates issued in Singapore by Medical Practitioners registered with the Singapore Medical Council or Dental Officers registered with the Singapore Dental Council. |
Compassionate Leave | Students will be granted leave in the event of the demise of an immediate family member (defined to include parents, parents-in-law, spouse, children, siblings and grandparents). Students must submit the application via the Short Leave System A copy of the Death Certificate must be submitted with the application with a note stating the date of the funeral. Leave of absence on compassionate ground will be granted within 7 days of the death, and inclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday, and on the day of the funeral. |
Others (Representing University/Country or Extenuating Circumstances) | For the applications to be considered, students must submit the application via the Short Leave System with supporting documents; at least 7 working days in advance. Students should not go on leave until formal approval has been given. |
Application Process
- Applications for Short Leave of Absence must be submitted via the Short Leave System together with the relevant supporting documents.
- If you miss any compulsory classes, assessment (e.g. quizzes or tests) or laboratory sessions, you must contact the Course Coordinator on the same day the session is missed for guidance. Where applicable, arrangements for an alternative or make-up session may be granted.
- Once your submission has been approved by the School, please forward the “Approved Short Leave of Absence” email to the Course Coordinator. If you do not receive the outcome via your NTU email within 5 working days from the date of your submission, please contact the school via MAE Undergraduate Office
- Failure to comply with the above procedures will result in you being deemed absent, and a zero mark will be awarded for any test, quiz, or assessment component missed.
Important:
Different procedures apply for the followings:
- Medical leave taken during examination periods. For absence from an examination due to illness, please follow the submission procedures here instead
- Leave taken during attachment/ internship. Please apply via the online internship system, InPlace. The Career & Attachment Office (CAO) will inform you of the outcome.
For more information on the different types of leave, please refer to the links below: