De-registration and Leave of Absence

De-registration / Withdrawal

A student wishing to de-register needs to follow the standard de-registration processes as set out by the respective faculty. Before considering de-registration please consult your Federal Aid Administrator to establish how this decision will affect your Direct Loan. See the University’s Faculty Rules Book for the de-registration process.

Leave of Absence (LoA)

Under special circumstances a student can apply for Leave of Absence (LoA) as set out by the respective Faculty. This leave will only be considered and approved in accordance to the Department of Education if your Faculty confirms that you can continue your programme from the point that you left. During the LoA a student will not be entitled to any Federal Aid. See the University’s Faculty Rules Book for the process of applying for leave of absence.

Cohort default Rate

The Cohort default rate is calculated by the US Department of Education and released to the School annually. Wits University recently became eligible to participate in the program.  It takes two years of eligibility to track the outcome on the program starting on the 2012-2013 fiscal year.  The results will officially be rated be available in 2014-2015.