Intercalation is defined as a period when a student officially suspends their studies, this period is usually for an academic year.

The grounds for intercalation are varied, though usually they are on compassionate or medical grounds. Sometimes, intercalation has been granted to allow students time away from the University to gain industrial or job experience within their degree studies.

The procedure for permission to intercalate is, first, to arrange for an appointment with Student Support (ext 92010) in University House. The period of intercalation is normally one year and there may be conditions attached, such as completion of outstanding coursework before returning. A student should not gain any academic advantage by intercalating.