Withdrawal and Deferment Procedures for Free Diploma Programs :
Withdrawal:
Withdrawal occurs when a student, with a valid excuse, pauses their studies for the semester in which they were originally enrolled. This period is still considered part of the regular graduation period.
Deferment:
Deferment involves the student's decision not to register for courses for a specific semester at her request. Unlike withdrawal, the time during deferment does not contribute to the regular graduation period.
Comparison
| Similarities | Differences |
| Both procedures involve pausing studies to resume in later semesters. | Deferment takes place before the course registration period, while withdrawal is applicable only after a student has registered for courses. |
Both procedures are possible for either two consecutive semesters, or over three separate semesters. *For Bachelor's programs | Deferment does not contribute to the regular graduation period, but withdrawal does. |
| Both procedures require the student's submission of a formal application. | The deadline for deferment ranges from before the start of the semester to the end of its second week. After this period, students can only withdraw from studies until the end of the 10th week. |
| Remuneration ceases when a student opts to defer or withdraw from studies. | Deferment of a course is not an option while withdrawing from a course is possible. |
If a student fails to attend the next semester, she is considered a dropout, and her enrollment is terminated. |
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Dropout:
Dropout occurs when a student fails to attend classes without notifying the university authorities, which can result in the termination of enrollment, leading to suspension or even dismissal from studies.
For further information about dropout and re-enrollment:
https://www.pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/Registration/Continuous/Pages/Dropout.aspx#content
For further details:
(https://www.pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/Registration/Continuous/Pages/Postponement.aspx#content)
