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Republic Polytechnic

Course Deferment and Withdrawal

Steps to apply for course deferment or withdrawal at RP.

Last updated 9 March 2026

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Application process
Application Timeline
National Service Eligibility
International Students

Note: Applications submitted via phone or email will not be processed, and incomplete applications will be rejected.

Application process

Application steps for Year 1 and current RP students applying for course deferment or withdrawal

For Year 1 students who have not attended any lessons:

For current RP students:

  • Submit your application via SNApp
    (Under Academic Matters > Course Deferment/Withdrawal)

Parental Consent for Applicants Below 21

If you are under 21, parent/guardian consent is required. RP can reject your application if consent is not received within one week of your submission. Your parent/guardian can provide consent directly on the Parent’s Portal. Please refer to the Parent’s Portal user guide for a step-by-step guide.

To ensure you are making an informed decision, it’s recommended to consult your Programme Chair.

Fees for Deferment/Withdrawal

Deferment or withdrawal may incur fees depending on when you submit your request. Refer to the table below for the applicable fees based on the week of the Academic Calendar:

Overview of applicable fees for deferment and withdrawal by submission period

Application Period to Withdraw/Defer

Deferment/Withdrawal Fees

More than 2 weeks before the start of the Semester

No fees for all students

Within 2 weeks before the start of the Semester

5% of tuition fees + annual supplementary fees for existing students

Week 1 of the Semester

25% of tuition fees + annual supplementary fees

Week 2 or later

100% of tuition fees + annual supplementary fees

Application Timeline

Deferment or withdrawal applications submitted after the first school day of Week 13 will not be processed, and your module grades will be reviewed by the Board of Examiners (BOE). All RP policies, including dismissal, will still apply as you remain an enrolled student.

You will be notified of the outcome within four weeks of submission, provided all supporting documents are submitted and any outstanding dues are cleared.

National Service Eligibility

You cannot defer mid-studies to enlist for National Service (NS). NS-eligible students must obtain approval for deferment from NS based on age and other criteria. The Letter of Certification (LOC) can be obtained via SNApp to support your deferment application.

Deferment Period

During your deferment, you must comply with RP’s Code of Conduct. To resume studies after deferment, submit the confirmation form. Failure to notify RP within the deferment period will result in deregistration.

International Students

International students must surrender their Student's Pass to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) within seven days upon receiving the deferment/withdrawal confirmation. 

Students who have been issued a Digital Student Pass should login to ICA-SOLAR and select the option “Cancellation of Student’s Pass” within 7 days upon receiving the course withdrawal or deferment confirmation email from RP.

Failure to comply may lead to serious consequences.

For more details, please log in to access the Student Handbook.