When beginning an AC Online program, the default expectation is that you will be enrolled in one level per term without taking a break, until your program is complete. If you need a break, please continue filling the form to submit your request.

Important (!)

This form is only for students studying fully online in a full-time program who wish to take a break of one or more terms from their program.

If at any time you reconsider, you may close this window without submitting, and you will not move forward with the Term Break Request process.

Please complete the following form to request a break:

To cancel your request, please close this window.

After you have paid or deferred your fees, a request for a break is processed as a term withdrawal. Please fill out the Withdrawal Form.

Our Student Success Team can support you with time management and workload management strategies to help you continue in your program - they can also help you find tutors and other supports to help you succeed this term.

If you are being sponsored by OSAP or any other funding organization, please discuss your options with your Financial Aid Officer BEFORE form submission, so you are aware of any financial implications that may occur when you take a break from your studies.

Taking a break from your studies will extend the time it will take to complete the program and delay graduation.

If you are away from your program for two or more consecutive terms, and your program undergoes changes, you may be required to complete extra courses beyond the scope of the initial program offering, to match the new program curriculum. Refer to College Directive AA39 Section 9.

Does your program require a Field placement?

If your program has a field placement, please review the requirements on the Online Field Placement Centre to ensure you have met all the criteria to complete your placement upon your return.

I acknowledge that I MUST contact my Student Advisor AT LEAST one month before my intended term return so that my student status can be updated to allow the registration process to begin.

To cancel your request, please close this browser window.

You may now close the window without submitting the Taking a Break form. No action will be taken.

You have successfully filled in your Term Break Request form. Please press "Submit" to finalize your request.

Please note that it can take up to 3 business days to process your request.