According to the Peking University Graduate Student Handbook, graduate students must participate in all curriculum-required teaching and research activities. Those unable to participate due to unforeseen circumstances, or those needing to leave campus for any reason, must apply for leave in advance and obtain approval before leaving.

Graduate students who fail to apply for leave as required will be considered absent under the following circumstances:

(i) Failing to participate in required teaching or research activities without an approved leave application;

(ii)Leaving the school without an approved leave application (including international exchange or leaving the country without completing the required approval procedures);

(iii) Failing to register on time without an approved leave application;

(iv) Failing to extend the leave upon expiration, or failing to return after the extension period without approval.

Graduate students who are deemed absent will be subject to criticism and education, or, in more serious cases, disciplinary action. Specific disciplinary measures will be handled in accordance with PKU regulations.

Asking for a leave procedure:

For leave requests of fewer than 5 teaching days (excluding 5), please use the "PHBS Leave of Absence Form". Student need to collect signatures from all relevant course instructors. The completed form should be submitted to Office 110 before the leave.

For leave requests of more than 5 teaching days (including 5) but fewer than 10 teaching days (including 10), please use the "PHBS Leave of Absence Form". Students need to collect signatures from all relevant course instructors as well as the international office. Students must also obtain approval from the Deans responsible for the MA program and international affairs. The completed form should be submitted to Office 110 before the leave.

Students must report back to Office 110 upon the expiration of their leave.

*Please submit leave requests in advance. Leave submissions of leave requests will not be accepted (except for emergencies or medical leave requiring hospitalization).

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