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# I would like to defer my course - What should I do?

## Process for deferring

#### **DEFERRALS**

Learners who wish to defer their commencement date may do so only in extenuating circumstances. Each learner is only able to defer twice.

Deferral prior to commencement date:

- First deferral may only be applied to learners who have paid at least 50% of course fees.
- Second deferral may only be applied to learners who have paid the course fees in full.

Deferral post commencement date:

- Deferral may only be applied no later than two weeks after the course commencement for part time courses and one day for full time courses.

#### **PROGRAM CHANGES**

Learners who wish to change their course of study may request a change in writing to the UCD Professional Academy. Course changes will not be facilitated after the course commencement. If there is a cost difference associated with the courses the additional fees (where necessary) must be paid by the learner.

All deferrals are at the discretion of the UCD Professional Academy.

For full details please read our [Terms & Conditions](https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/terms-and-conditions/)

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