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Changing your enrolment

After your initial enrolment you might have the need to add or withdraw units.  You may have the choice to do that online through eStudent; otherwise you can complete a hard copy Enrolment/Change of Enrolment Form [.pdf].

If you need to add or withdraw a unit please check the Academic Calendar and Key Dates to make sure you do so within the prescribed time frame.  The deadlines are set to protect you as a student and to comply with government legislation and therefore flexibility is not an option.

Before you amend your enrolment we recommend you consider your choice carefully.  The decision to add or withdraw units not only has an impact on your workload, but also has an impact on other aspects of your enrolment. 

Here are some important things you will need to know and consider.

Adding a unit or units

You can only add units for a short time after the study period commences.  The dates relevant to your enrolment are listed on the Academic Calendar and Key Dates.

Before you add units:

• Make sure you are not overloading your study commitments – seek academic counselling from your Course Coordinator
• Make sure you have ample time to catch up on any missed classes and study time

Withdrawing from a unit or units

You may withdraw units from your current study period, without incurring penalties, until the relevant census date.  The dates relevant to unit withdrawal are listed on the Academic Calendar and Key Dates.

For approximately 1 month after the final date for withdrawal without penalty (census date), you can still withdraw from units however the units will remain on your academic record as "withdrawn" (WD) and you will still be liable for the student contribution or tuition fees.

After that time you can only withdraw units through Special Late Withdrawal.

If you believe you are entitled to a refund of your tuition fees or a remission of your Commonwealth debt you should refer to the Fees website.

Before you withdraw from units:

• Check with your Faculty Student Service Office or student contact office as to whether you require approval from your Course Coordinator
• If you are withdrawing for workload reasons make sure you have explored all of your study support alternatives - seek academic counselling from your Course Coordinator
• If you are in receipt of a financial benefit (i.e. Austudy/Abstudy) or scholarship (i.e. Curtin) contact the provider to find out how the withdrawal will affect your financial assistance
• If you are an international student on a student visa the conditions of your visa preclude you from undertaking part-time study, therefore you should contact your Faculty Student Service Office or the International Student Adviser to find out whether you are permitted to withdraw from units and how that will affect your visa
• If you are withdrawing from all units and you intend to return at a later date consider a Leave of Absence; if you do not you will lose your place in the course and your Pre-2005 Commonwealth Support eligibility (if applicable). If you are an international students, the conditions of your visa preclude you from suspending your studies, therefore you should contact your Faculty Student Service Office or the International Student Adviser on campus to find out whether you are permitted to withdraw, or suspend your studies, and how that will affect your visa

Contact your Faculty Student Service Office or student contact office to find out more.