What’s new for continuing students in 2012?

  • iFlinders becomes part of Flinders Learning Online (FLO) from 1 January 2012.  Important University announcements and all your links to your email, Student Information System, the library and more will be available directly from FLO.
  • From 2012, Flinders will charge a compulsory student services and amenities fee, in accordance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill 2010.  The cost will be no more than $263 per student in 2012, less for part-time students.  Please see the Fee schedule for more details.  Australian citizens and students holding a permanent humanitarian visa will be eligible to apply for a SA-HELP loan (via the Student Information System) from early 2012.  Further guidance about the SA-HELP loan scheme will be published once the Australian Government releases additonal details and forms in the near future.
  • The Australian Government has lowered the HECS-HELP discount applied to up-front student contribution payments of $500 or more, from 20% to 10%.  This change will apply to topics whose census date is on or after 1 January 2012.
  • The Australian Government has lowered the discount for early repayment of HECS-HELP debt to the ATO from 10% to 5% from 1 January 2012.  Students wishing to make a voluntary repayment before the bonus changes can find more details at www.ato.gov.au/hecs.

When is the 2012 timetable available?

From Friday 25 November 2011 at Timetable Information 2012

When do I enrol in topics and register in classes?

Check the schedule for enrolment and class registration start dates. You can:

  • Enrol in topics any time from the start date for topic enrolment, then register in classes when they open; or
  • Enrol in topics and register in classes when class registrations open (this option takes longer).

What must I do before enrolling?

  • First you must plan your study for 2012.  Make sure that you check your course rule for topic changes.  Look for any course information/advice sessions provided for your course.  Contact your Course coordinator if you are unsure about your choice of topics.
  • Pay any outstanding debts to the University or you will not be able to enrol.
  • Changing courses? If you are transferring to a new course or your course has changed as a result of a course restructure, and you are a Commonwealth supported student, you must complete a new Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF) via the Student Information System. Approval is normally immediate.
  • Update all your personal details using ‘My Details’ on the Student Information System. Check that your address, phone, emergency contact, citizenship & residency, cultural, disability and parent/guardian education details are correct.

I am ready to enrol, what happens next?

  • Connect to the Student Information System using the link within FLO.
  • Select ‘My Enrolment’. You will need to read and consent to the declaration before proceeding.
  • Your study plan may look different for 2012. For many students all topics will be selected from the Option/Elective section. 
  • To select topics use the plus or minus icons to view option and elective topic groups.  Click on 'Choose' to search for a topic in these groups.  Use the 'More details' link to find specific information on the topic, group or course.  An 'Unavailable' link will give you the reason why the topic, group or course is unavailable for enrolment.  Use the search window at the top of the study plan grid to change the Study Period and Location to display specific topic availabilities, or leave the search window blank to show all options.
  • To enrol in topics, tick the appropriate 'Enrol?' checkbox to select one or more topics for enrolment.  Remove the tick if you decide it is not the topic you want.  Once you have completed your selection, click on 'I want to...Enrol in the selected topics'. Confirm that the topics on your Potential Enrolment list are correct.  Click on 'I want to...Confirm Enrolment' if you are happy with the selected topics, or use the 'I want to...Go Back/Change' to change your topic selection.
  • Check your enrolment using ‘View My Current Enrolment’ to ensure that you have enrolled successfully. Obtain a Confirmation of Enrolment, if required.

How do I choose my classes?

You can register in all classes for 2012 including Semester 2 classes. Check the Enrolment information site to:

  • Search the timetable for details of your topics.
  • Check the activities (eg lecture, tutorial, practical) and the times when these activities are offered.
  • Plan a draft timetable. Choose a time for each activity in each topic.
  • Find timetable planners.

I am ready to register in classes, what happens next?

  • Connect to the Student Information System via FLO.
  • Select the ‘My Timetable’ tab. All available classes will be displayed on the timetable grid.
  • Some classes may already appear on your timetable. If there was only one available class, automatic registration occurred when you enrolled.  In this case you will see a half-full or full hourglass next to the relevant topic.
  • To use the timetable grid, click on the orange help icon to expand details of how to register for classes.  You can register in classes for all study periods, or for one study period at a time (this is preferable).  Use the search criteria to select the study period.  Resize the timetable grid by clicking and dragging the column borders or using the black triangle icon at the bottom of the grid.  Click the Legend icon on the top left side of the timetable for more information on the symbols on the grid.
  • To register for classes, select the classes you require by ticking the checkbox in the coloured class time on the grid, and click 'Save'.  Change your class registration by clicking on the 'Change' icon alongside the topic details at any time up until the last day to add or withdraw from topics.
  • Some topics may not have timetabled classes in which case the comment alongside the half-full or empty hourglass will state that a number of classes are not available.  The hourglass may not appear full if there is an optional activity in which you have chosen not to register.
  • Check and print your timetable. Click on the 'Print' icon just above the grid to obtain a print-friendly copy of your timetable.  You can select a 'Week Starting' period and view/print the timetable for just one week.  Resize your timetable grid in the Print screen, prior to printing, by following the instructions above.

What about waitlisting?

You can waitlist for classes when no places remain in a class. Waitlisted classes show in grey on your timetable grid. Your hourglass will not be full because you are not yet registered in a class. Waitlisting does NOT mean you are guaranteed a place in a class. Choose another class that fits in with your timetable, even if it is not your preferred time.

Waitlisting will close on Friday 17 February 2012 for Semester 1 topics and Friday 13 July 2012 for Semester 2 topics. Students will not be able to waitlist for classes after these dates. Anyone remaining on a waitlist will be removed and will need to choose an alternative time. Ensure you have registered in all Semester 1 classes before teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 27 February 2012 and Monday 23 July 2012 for Semester 2 classes.

Important dates you need to know.

Classes normally start in the week commencing:

  • Monday 27 February 2012 for Semester 1 topics;
  • Monday 23 July 2012 for Semester 2 topics; or
  • Non-Semester topics have different start and census dates. Check your timetable for details.

The last date to enrol in topics or change class registration is:

  • Friday 9 March 2011 for Semester 1 topics;
  • Friday 3 August 2011 for Semester 2 topics; or
  • the last day of teaching or the census date, whichever date is earlier, for non-semester topics.

The last date to pay fees is:

  • Saturday 10 March 2012 for Semester 1 topics;
  • Friday 10 August 2012 for Semester 2 topics; or
  • specified dates for non-semester topics. Check your Fee Account for details.

The census date is the last date to withdraw from topics without incurring student contribution amounts or tuition fees. This is:

  • Saturday 31 March 2012 for Semester 1 topics;
  • Friday 31 August 2012 for Semester 2 topics; or
  • specified dates for non-semester topics. Check your Confirmation of Enrolment or the timetable for details.

Census dates for all topics are published on the timetable or at the Census dates page.

Other critical enrolment dates can be found on the Academic year dates page.

When can I change my enrolment or classes?

You can enrol in additional topics, withdraw from topics, or change classes at any time until the last date to add or withdraw topics. See Important dates you need to know

Enrolment may be accepted after the last date to add topics, but prior to the census date, only if special approval is obtained. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) website.

If you wish to withdraw from a topic, you must do this before the census date to avoid incurring student contribution amounts or tuition fees. If you withdraw from a topic after the census date you will incur student contribution amounts or tuition fees. Note: unregistering from a class does not withdraw you from a topic.

The University must comply with Commonwealth government legislation in regard to census dates for topics and cannot make special provisions for students who have failed to enrol or withdraw on time.

What happens after enrolment?

  • Check your enrolment
    Check your enrolment carefully after adding or withdrawing from topics to ensure that you are enrolled in the correct topics, for the right semester and in the right locations, and under the right courses (if undertaking a combined degrees program). Select ‘View my Current Enrolment’ on the Student Information System menu to confirm your enrolment.

  • Update your student card
    New stickers will be available during Orientation Week and week 1 from the Enrolment Services tent on the Plaza.

  • Maintain a full-time enrolment (where required)
    To be enrolled full-time you need to study 36 units in a year, normally split evenly over each semester.  In some circumstances students may enrol in more than 36 units - this is called an overload. Special approval is required for any overload more than 22.5 units per semester. You will be required to pay any fees and charges associated with the additional enrolment. You can request overload approval via a help request .

    Students receiving Youth Allowance and Austudy from Centrelink must be enrolled in at least 13.5 units per semester.

    International students in Australia on a student visa must normally complete their degree within the approved visa period, usually 18 units per semester. Your Course coordinator can assist you to plan your studies to meet these requirements. See Student Visa Holder Responsibilities. More information can be found at Enrolment information or on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) website.

  • Check and pay your fees

    Your Fee Account is only available online.     A invoice or Fee Account will not be mailed to you. View fee details in the Student Information System using the ‘My Finances>View Financial Transactions’ menu. Choose the ‘View My Fee Account’ link on the page to see all fees, due dates and discounts where applicable. Make sure you pay your fees by the due date.

    If you change courses, topics, or enrol in topics over the recommended full-time enrolment, your outstanding fee amounts may change. You can print your Fee Account at any time to view outstanding fee amounts.

    It is your responsibility to check how much you owe and pay your fees by the due date.

  • Keep your contact details up-to-date
    Keep your personal details up-to-date at all times, in particular your address, telephone numbers and emergency contacts.

  • Read your University email regularly
    Your University email is used for enrolment and study-related communication, so make sure you check it regularly. Check email online at FLO.

Need help?

Enrolment queries are much easier to solve if you ask for help early. Make sure all enrolment queries are resolved well before the census date for the topic.

FAQs

The Frequently Asked Questions website is a useful source of information.

Help Requests

Submit a help request to Enrolment Services via the Request Support tab at the topic of the Frequently Asked Questions website main window. Provide as much detail as you can to ensure a quick response (include a copy of any relevant emails). You should normally receive a response within 2 working days.

You can track the progress of your request, or add further information to your initial request, by viewing the My Support tab. A copy of your original request, and any further correspondence including progress reports and requests for additional information, will be sent to your University email address.

You can submit a help request via the Help icon when you are logged in to the Student Information System.  This is a direct link to the FAQ website.

Visit the Enrolment Support Centre

Visit the Enrolment Support Centre in the Central Library where staff will be available to assist with your online enrolment queries.  The centre is normally open Monday to Friday from:

  • Tuesday 29 November 2011 to 9 March 2012 from 9am - 5pm, with extended hours to 7pm on Wednesdays
  • 9 July 2012 to 3 August 2012 from 9am - 5pm, with extended hours to 7pm on Wednesdays
The Enrolment Support Centre is closed for the University Christmas/New Year break (from 1pm on 23 December 2011, re-opening at 9am on 3 January 2012) and on Public Holidays.

Contact the Student Centre

For general enquiries about enrolment or fees, contact Enrolment Services or Student Finance Services during working hours on (08) 8201 3950 or 1300 360 351 (local call charge within Australia).

Specific enrolment or fee queries should be lodged via the Frequently Asked Questions 'Request Support' tab.

A detailed contact list can be found under Useful contacts.