Apply for deferred exam using the assessment extension process. 

An application for an Assessment Extension should be submitted prior to the assessment due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after this at the discretion of the decision-maker, where the student is able to provide a reasonable explanation as to why they were not able to submit their application prior to the assessment due date/time.

Approval for an Assessment Extension will only be given where the decision-maker is satisfied that the reason a student was not able to complete an assessment task was due to exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control.  The existence of exceptional circumstances does not in itself mean that an application for Assessment Extension will be approved. 

Some assessments may allow you to self-certify your assessment extension application. View further information in our FAQ What is self-certification for an assessment extension application?

Curtin has a range of study and personal support services available to assist you with your study journey. If you are wanting to take a break from your studies, you may be eligible to take a leave of absence.

Before proceeding with a withdrawal request, please ensure you are aware of the census date and last date to withdraw as listed on the Academic Calendar, as a withdrawal may incur financial or academic penalties.

If you wish to withdraw from your course entirely, you must first withdraw from your units via eStudent. Please then submit a written request to Curtin Connect through our online enquiry form by selecting the Managing your course option, followed by the Course withdrawal option. You will receive an email confirmation once your withdrawal request has been processed. 

If you are studying through Open Universities Australia (OUA), you will need to amend your enrolment through the OUA Student Hub or by contacting OUA directly.

Upon being withdrawn from your course, you will also lose access to OASIS functions such as your student email account, Blackboard, and eStudent, as well as Microsoft Office 365 immediately. You will need to backup any important files, emails etc. prior to your loss of access. 

International students on a subclass 500 student visa are required to maintain full-time enrolment (100 credits per semester) to ensure their degree is completed within the normal course duration. If you are an international student requiring a reduced study load (underload), you must seek approval to do so prior to amending your enrolment to ensure you are not breaching the conditions of your student visa.

It is a an Australian Federal Government requirement that your reasoning for a reduced study load is considered to be compassionate and compelling, and your application will be assessed by the Global Curtin Compliance team in accordance with this stipulation.

To seek approval, you must submit an application through our online enquiry form along with your supporting documentation, following the steps below:

1. Scroll down to find Enrolment - Special requests
2. Click Request to reduce study load - International 
3. Click Submit enquiry

Domestic students do not require approval to study less than 100 credits in a semester, but you may have study load conditions if you are receiving a scholarship or financial assistance. Sometimes external organisations may set study load conditions (e.g. Centrelink or Transperth). 

Follow the steps below to apply for a leave of absence:

1.  Log in to OASIS

2.  Click on the 'My Studies' tab

3.  Scroll to the 'Study Essentials' section from the right side menu

4.  Select the Leave of Absence link

5.  Complete the required fields on the form and submit.

Important LoA information: Please read the information below to ensure you are aware of any additional information or conditions that may impact you when applying for an LoA.

Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. More information can be found on the Leave of Absence webpage.

An approved leave of absence allows you to take a break from your course for a period of up to 12 months while retaining your place in the course. If you stop continuous study without an approved LoA, your course status may be set to Absent Without Leave (AWOL), and you will need to re-apply for your course if you wish to continue your studies.

OUA students
Please contact OUA directly to apply for leave. You must have completed at least one unit of your course to be able to apply. More information can be found on the OUA Leave of Absence webpage.

HDR students
Please follow the process outlined on the HDR forms, guidelines and policies page.

Curtin transnational campus students
If you are studying at one of Curtin’s transnational campuses, please liaise directly with your local administration team for advice.

Studying overseas
Contact Curtin’s Go Global team via email at goglobal@curtin.edu.au and complete the