Leave of absence

A leave of absence is permissible for students if they can provide evidence of sufficiently important grounds. Students attending degree programmes with vocational and academic elements must first apply to the dual study centre!
You can apply for leave of absence directly on my.h-da.de in the section "Studienservice". The application must be made within the re-registration period for the corresponding semester, and will be processed once it has been officially acknowledged.

Should you need to apply for a leave of absence for the current semester, an application must be submitted at the latest by 30.09. for summer semesters and at the latest by 31.03. for winter semesters. A leave of absence application for a previous semester will not be accepted.

• Illness.
• A study-related stay abroad*.
• Maternity leave/parental leave/caring for relatives.
• Assisting within a university department, the students’ body or the students’ union, which demands a considerable amount of time, for a maximum of two semesters.
• Re-registration* by dint of a colloquium, or a ‘proof of performance’ once a thesis has been submitted.
• Completing a study-related practical phase*, which is not part of the studies.
• Being part of the cadre of a top sports association belonging to the Olympic Sports Association.

Appropriate certification must be attached to all reasons for leave of absence. The reasons for leave of absence marked with (*) require Confirmation from the faculty.