Although you can complete your studies at your own pace, AU does not grant leaves of absence; you cannot stop your studies during the course contract period and continue with the rest of the course after the course contract end date.

If you must stop your studies, you must either complete or withdraw from each courses in progress within its contract period or you will be granted an Academic Failure in the course.

More information on course withdrawals and refunds can be found in Section 6.17 of the Calendar, as well as AU's Policy Manual.