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Suspension of studies

A suspension of studies is when the university temporarily breaks or pauses your studies for a specified period and is usually the outcome of another process. The reasons why the university might suspend your studies include:

(Note: A suspension is different from an interruption. If you are wanting to take a break from your studies  then please refer to our interruptions webpage and course interruptions policy [PDF]

What are the different levels of suspension and how do affect access to resources and the campus

There are two levels of suspension (full and partial) which impact on your ability to attend classes, submit assignments and access the campus, systems, software and support services. The details are as follows:

  • Full Suspension – No access to campus, cannot attend classes or submit assessment and cannot access any university accounts or systems. Access to some support services are available
  • Partial Suspension – Access is the same as a fully registered student

If you are unsure about what support services you can access whilst you are suspended then please contact the Student Engagement Team to discuss what services are available to you and how you can access them whilst complying with the conditions of your suspension

Suspension of studies - step by step guide

You should read the following information and policies:

  • Suspension of studies policy [PDF] so that you can understand the process, reasons and implications of a suspension of studies
  • Academic regulations to understand the potential implications of a suspension to your studies
  • FAQs which provides further information about suspension of studies  

You should seek advice from university support services so that you understand the process, reasons and potential implications of a suspension to your studies. The following support services/staff are available to help (depending on your course and student status):

  • Personal Academic Tutor – Contact your Personal Academic Tutor for academic advice. If you are a research student, then you should contact your Post Graduate Research Supervisor
  • Student Engagement Team – Contact the Student Engagement Team who can provide confidential support and advice about a suspension to your studies
  • Student Money Advice – Contact the Student Money Advice Team so that you understand the financial implications of a suspension to your studies
  • International Office – If you are an international student studying on a visa, you must seek advice from the International Office, so that you understand the implications of a suspension of studies on your visa and immigration status
  • Apprenticeship Students – If you are an apprentice then you should speak to your link tutor, Apprenticeships Team at Apprenticeships@beds.ac.uk and your employer
  • Partnership Students – if you are studying at one of our partners, then please contact your partner institution
  • Halls of Residence Students – If you are living in halls of residence, you should contact your accommodation provider for advice on accommodation implications of a suspension of studies
  • Beds SU – The Students Union Advice Team are independent from the University of Bedfordshire and can help you understand University processes and advise on your options moving forward

If you disagree with the decision to suspend your studies, then you may decide to appeal the decision. Please visit the following webpages which contain more information about reasons you might have been suspended and how to appeal:

You can also contact the Beds Student Union Advice Team who can help you understand the appeals process and your options.

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