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Transfer, Withdrawal and Course Deferment Policy

Course Transfer Policy

  1. Course Transfer refers to students’ change of course or period of study (from full-time to part-time or vice versa) but remains as a student of DIMENSIONS.
  2. DIMENSIONS will provide pre-course counselling for the intended course transfer.
  3. Student’s request for course transfer can only be processed upon receipt of the duly completed Course Transfer Request Form and confirmation that the student meets the entry requirements of the new course. If the student is below the age of 18, written consent from a parent or guardian is required.
  4. Courses offered in collaboration with External Academic Partner (EAP) are subject to the policies and regulations governed by the respective EAP, which is outside the purview of DIMENSIONS.
  5. The refund policy shall apply as outlined in DIMENSIONS’ Refund Policy. Students are required to submit the refund request form to initiate the refund process, where applicable.
  6. Once the course transfer process is completed, the previous course will be withdrawn and the FPS for course fee paid will be considered as cancelled. The course fee paid for the new course will be protected under the FPSGI.
  7. DIMENSIONS will take a maximum of 4 weeks to effect the course transfer.
  8. For Student’s Pass holder, new course commencement is subject to ICA’s approval of the new Student’s Pass.
  9. In the event if the application pertaining to transfer is rejected by ICA, the student is required to cancel his current Student’s Pass within 7 days.

 

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Course Withdrawal Policy

  1. Course Withdrawal refers to students’ course discontinuation with DIMENSIONS.
  2. Withdrawal requests for courses awarded by DIMENSIONS are subject to DIMENSIONS’ approval. For courses awarded by External Academic Partner (EAP), withdrawal requests are subject to the withdrawal policy of the respective EAP.
  3. Course withdrawal will be initiated by DIMENSIONS if a student:
    1. is absent for more than 60 calendar days without a valid reason.
    2. fails to make the required payment within 30 calendar days from the payment due date.
    3. fails to report to the College within 30 days from the course commencement date.
    4. is dismissed by DIMENSIONS due to attendance and/or behavioural issues.
  4. Students’ request for course withdrawal can only be processed upon receipt of the Course Withdrawal Request Form. If the student is below the age of 18, consent from the parent or guardian is required.
  5. The relevant refund policy shall apply as outlined in DIMESNIONS’ Refund Policy. The student who made the request is required to submit the refund request form to initiate the refund process.
  6. DIMENSIONS will take a maximum of 4 weeks to complete the course withdrawal process.
  7. Upon receiving the withdrawal notification, the student’s enrolment and the FPS will be considered as cancelled. For Student’s Pass holder, DIMENSIONS will cancel the Student’s Pass with ICA accordingly.

 

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Course Deferment Policy

  1. Course Deferment refers to students’ request for postponement of the course or semester commencement.
  2. Deferment is usually approved for following circumstances:
    1. Medical leave for 2 weeks or more;
    2. Reservist for 2 weeks or more;
    3. Overseas business projects or assignments;
    4. Case-by-case basis subject to approval by DIMENSIONS.
  3. The request for course deferment will be initiated by the students by submitting the duly completed Application for Course Deferment form with supporting documentary evidence and the payment for course deferment fee before the commencement of the course or semester.
  4. If the student is below the age of 18, consent from the parent or guardian is required.
  5. Students are allowed to apply for deferment once per course, for a maximum deferment period of one (1) year and shall not exceed maximum candidature period.
  6. Approval for the course deferment is at the sole discretion of DIMENSIONS. For programme awarded by External Academic Partner (EAP), final approval lies with the EAP.
  7. Upon approval, the students who made the request for postponement of course commencement, are required to sign the Notice of Cancellation of Agreement and sign a new Standard PEI Student Contract.
  8. For Students’ Pass holders, the extension of the Student’s Pass validity is subject to approval by the ICA. In the event if the extension of the Student’s Pass is rejected by ICA, DIMENSIONS will not be held responsible.
  9. DIMENSIONS does not guarantee the relevant course/ module will be run upon the students’ return.

 

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