Candidature Matters

Question

How many times is a student allowed a conversion of candidature from full-time to part-time and vice-versa?
Answer 
Conversions of status can be allowed only twice during a candidature period, with the approval of the Dean of the School/Centre.

Question

My candidature will lapse in about 4 months time. To whom and where should I request for an extension?
Answer
  An extension of candidature must be made to the Dean of the respective
Schools/Centre at least 2 months prior to the expiration date of the candidature. For this purpose, you have to complete the form IPS-05 which is available from IPS.

Question

wish to terminate my candidature. Who should I inform?
Answer
  Withdrawal from continuing your studies can be made to the Dean of IPS based on satisfactory and acceptable reasons.

Question

Will my fees be refunded when I withdraw my candidature?
Answer 
Refunds for all fees will be made for withdrawals up to the 2nd week after registration except for the registration fees and matric card. For refunds, you need to produce receipts of payments to the Accounts Section of the Bursary.

Question

When my candidature lapses in July, do I need to re-register?
Answer  If your candidature lapses in July and provided that you have completed your research i.e. submitted 10 copies of your thesis, you still have to re-register to activate your status as a student until the viva is over. Should there be no progress as yet, you need to apply for an extension and re-register too or else you will be de-registered by USM.

Question

I wish to change my candidature from coursework to research. What shall I do?
Answer
  You need to withdraw from the current programme and send in a fresh application for the new mode of study to IPS for consideration.

Question

Am I allowed to change my candidature from research to coursework?
Answer  You are allowed on condition that you withdraw from the research programme and submit your coursework application for consideration when the advertisement for intake programmes is announced.

Question

I wish to postpone my studies as my company will be sending me on an overseas assignment.What is the procedure?
Answer 
Approval for postponement of studies must be made to the Dean of your School with a copy of your company’s verification that you will be away. The application for postponement can be made using the Form IPS-05 which is available from IPS. This form should be endorsed by the Dean and then submitted to IPS.