Most students progress routinely through their programme with no changes. However, if you do wish to or need to make changes you should discuss any problems or doubts you are experiencing with your supervisor in the first instance. We try to accommodate students who encounter changes or challenges and who may need to change their planThere are many occasions when personal circumstances may make it necessary for you to change aspects of your course. However, the decision to make changes to your course should not be taken lightly and it is essential that you understand the implications that any changes may have. You should discuss any proposed changes with your supervisor.
Transferring to another programme of study
You may wish If you are unhappy with your programme of study, you should talk to your supervisor and discuss the options available to you. One option is to transfer to another a different programme of study due to changing academic interests or because you want to change the structure of your degree programme within the University. Transfers cannot be guaranteed, and are dependent on you meeting the academic requirements of the new programme and there being space on your preferred programme. Transfers usually happen during or at the end of the first year of study, but if If you are considering transferring, you should speak to your supervisor as soon as possible.
We can also advise you if you wish to transfer from York to a programme of study at another university.
Leave of absence
A leave of absence allows a student you to take an authorised break in their your studies for a maximum of one calendar year in the first instance. This can be on a variety of grounds including medical including medical or compassionate grounds. For more information on this, please see the University pages on leave of absence https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/supporting-students/issues/academic/taught/loa-taught/
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is the term used when a student decides to leave the University permanently prior to completion of the award for which they are registered, whether for personal or academic reasons. Students Students who withdraw any time after the end of their first year are often eligible for recognition of their earlier achievements through the award of a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education.
Details about these options are available at: www.york.ac.uk/students/studying/manage/plan/
For further support, visit Student Support in Market Square or visit: www.york.ac.uk/sshub
Also see section on Assessment and Exceptional Circumstances affecting Assessment.