Suspending Studies

It's important you contact us as a Student Information Team to discuss your situation as your options might not be limited to suspending your studies. We can also point you in the direction of any support and advice that might be available.

It is very important you check the financial implications of suspending studies.

Student Finance - If you receive a Tuition Fee and/or Maintenance Grant/Loan from the Student Loans Company, it's vital you speak with Money@CampusLife before submitting a suspension request. They have a very helpful advice page which might answer some of your questions.

Tuition Fees: 

For Undergraduate Students, if you suspend studies the amount of tuition fees you pay for the year will depend on your last date of attendance. As a general rule, tuition fee liability is split up as follows: 

• Term 1 - 25% 
• Term 2 - 50%                   
• Term 3 - 100% 

For Postgraduate Students, your tuition fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis. You can find further guidance on tuition fee liability and refunds here. 

Accommodation - It is also worth considering whether suspending studies will affect any contracts you have for accommodation. If you are staying in Swansea University accommodation, do contact the Accommodation Team for advice: accommodation@swansea.ac.uk. 

Sponsored Students - If you are sponsored student, we strongly advise you consult with your sponsor before submitting your request.

If you are an international or EU student with a Student Route visa, you will need to contact the International@CampusLife Team to discuss the CAS and visa implications of suspending studies.

If you wish to go ahead and request to suspend your studies, you will need to:

• Complete a Suspension of Studies Form 22/23 and return this to StudentSupport-ScienceEngineering@swansea.ac.uk from your student email account. Forms sent from personal email accounts will not be accepted.
• If you are suspending on health grounds, you will need to supply relevant supporting documentation with your request to suspend studies e.g. a letter from your GP.
• If you are an international or EU student with a Student Route visa, you will also need to complete a Previous Study and Personal Statement Questionnaire along with your Suspension Form.

After submitting a request you should:

• Keep an eye on your student email account. Once your suspension has been approved you will receive an email from student records to confirm your suspension, your expected date of return, and any conditions of your return to study.
• If you have not received an approval email within one week of submitting your form and supporting documentation, please contact the Student Information Team.

Full time students will normally be expected to return to study at the beginning of the following academic year and re-start the level of study.

• You will be contacted by Student Records as your return date nears to confirm any action you need to take before enrolling for the academic year.
• If the original circumstances of your suspension are continuing and you feel unable to return, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss this.
• If you do not enrol or contact the Faculty or University and do not re-enrol onto your programme of study, the University shall assume that the student has withdrawn from the University. You will be informed in writing that you have been withdrawn and your record will be amended.