Changes to your student status (postgraduates only)
Please note this guidance does not apply to the LL.M., M.A.St., M.C.L., M.Eng., M.Sci., M.Math., Vet.M.B., Mus.B., MBA, B.A., or B.Th. Degree, or the M.B., B.Chir. Degrees - students on these courses should contact their College and/or Department in the first instance.
General guidance on applying for a change in your student status can be found here.
Policies and guidance relating to specific applications for postgraduates) can be found below.
- Medical intermission
- Returning from medical intermission
- Non-medical intermission
- Changing Your Mode of Study
- Withdrawing From the University
- Work Away From Cambridge
- Extending your submission date
- Changing Your Course Registration
- Allowance/Exemption of Research Terms
- Withdrawal from Study
- Reinstatement
- Changing Your Department/Faculty
- Changing Your Supervisor
- Residing outside the University's precincts
The same application process is followed for applying for an extension to the word-limit of your thesis (PhD, EdD, BusD, MSc, MLitt) and requesting to include additional materials with your thesis (see under 'Inclusion of additional materials' in the guidance on submitting your thesis for examination).
In addition to applying for changes in student status, there are other things your can do via your CamSIS Self-Service, including maintaining your personal information, viewing and printing unofficial transcripts and accessing supervision reports. You can find further information here about what CamSIS Can Do For You.
Working while you study
The University has strict rules on full-time postgraduate students working whilst they are studying. Click here for further information.
Hours of study/attendance and holidays
Information for postgraduate students about hours of study/attendance can be found here.
University Composition Fee
Postgraduate students are required to pay the University Composition Fee (UCF) for the minimum number of terms for their degree. Further information about fees and exemption can be found here.