As a HDR candidate you may need to apply for leave. This may include sick leave, leave of absence, recreation leave etc.

To apply for leave, you will need to login to myGriffith and navigate to the my My program page. Choose the link Apply for leave.

The Candidature Changes tab will be displayed. Select ‘Application for Leave’.

The leave form window will be displayed.

Please read the information on the page and consult the website before applying for leave.

Select the required leave from the drop-down box.

As you select the leave, the leave balance will be displayed.

Select the first day of leave using the calendar.

Click the calendar icon, select the required month and year, and then click the required date.

The selected date will be automatically entered into the From date field.

Select the final day of leave in the same way.

When you select the final day, the total days of leave that you are applying for will be displayed. Make sure that the leave you are applying for is not greater than your leave balance.

A check box may display to confirm that you have read the Scholarship policy. You must select this box to proceed with your application.

Enter a comment in the comment box, explaining the reason for the leave application.

You may be required to attach supporting documentation. Refer to the website for more information.

Once you have completed the form and added all the required attachments, choose Submit.

A window displaying a summary of all your service requests will be displayed.

Please note that some leave may adjust the minimum and maximum submission date for your thesis. International students and scholarship holders are responsible to ensure that they are aware of how the leave may affect their visas or scholarships. Please refer to the GGRS website for more information.

Track leave request

To track your leave request, choose Track my requests from the My program page in myGriffith.