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Policy and Procedures for International students
PREAMBLE
1 Education
Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act) 2000 1.1 The Education Services for Overseas
Students Act (ESOS Act) 2000 requires providers of education and training
courses to overseas students studying in Australia to be registered and sets
out other requirements with which Flinders and its representatives must comply.
These include obligations
under the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers
of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 (the National Code) which
is made under and forms part of the ESOS Act. 1.2 The
University is committed to working in accordance with the ESOS Act and the
National Code. 1.3 The ESOS Act applies to students who are
studying in Australia on a student visa. 2 Code
of Practice in the Provision of Education to International Students The Code of Practice in
the Provision of Education to International Students was formulated and endorsed by Universities
Australia. The Code outlines recommended procedures for Australian universities
offering courses to international students in Australia or other countries. The
Code applies to the provision of services to students studying face-to-face,
offshore, by distance education or electronic mode. The University is committed
to working in accordance with the Code of Practice. 3 English
Language Proficiency Requirements 3.1 International
students must satisfy the University's English language proficiency
requirements for admission. The minimum English language proficiency
requirements are as follows: (a) the applicant's first language is English; or (b) the applicant has: (i) successfully completed an Australian Year 12 Program; or (ii) an overall academic IELTS band score of at least 6.0
with a minimum score of 6.0 in the Writing and Speaking components; or (iii) a TOEFL score of at least 550 (with a minimum Test of
Written English (TWE) score of 4.5), or 213 (with an essay rating of at least
4.5) in the computer-based TOEFL, or a TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) of 80
(with a score of 20 in writing); or (iv) a grade of 'C' or better in the GCE Ordinary Level
subject 'English'; or (v) successfully completed a tertiary degree program taught
in the English language in a country where English is the official language or
the main language spoken; or (vi) in the case of offshore programs, successfully completed
other English language proficiency tests or qualifications as approved by the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) on a case by case basis; or (vii) successfully completed an English language course
approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) from a registered
English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) Provider. 3.2 Evidence of English language proficiency
normally must be no more than two years old on the proposed date of
commencement of the course. 3.3 The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(International) may approve a recommendation from the Executive Dean of the
relevant Faculty for a higher level of English language proficiency than
provided for in clause 3.1. A case must be made in writing and include the
rationale for the variation and the implications for international student
demand. 3.4 Under special circumstances, Faculties
may recommend the admission of international postgraduate students who do not
meet the English language proficiency requirements listed above, provided their
English language proficiency is not below the following levels: (a) an overall IELTS
band score of 5.5; or (b) a TOEFL score of
520, or 190 in the computer-based TOEFL, or 68 in the TOEFL iBT. 3.5 The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(International) may approve, in such special circumstances, a Faculty
recommendation to admit an overseas postgraduate applicant who has not met the
minimum English language proficiency requirements for admission. Such requests
shall be made in writing, outlining the special circumstances of the case.
Evidence of the applicant's English language proficiency should accompany the
request. 4 Admission
of Undergraduate International Students 4.1 Basis of Admission The admission of
international students to undergraduate courses in the University will be
determined on the basis of: (a) academic merit, as
determined by an assessment of an applicant's qualifications; and (b) English language
proficiency; and (c) the quota of
available places for international students within the course which the
applicant is seeking to enter; and (d) the requirements
of the ESOS Act in respect of applicants seeking to transfer from another
registered Australian institution (see clause 7 below). (e)
the student satisfying the conditions for a visa under the Commonwealth Migration Regulations 1994 without the University assuming responsibility for the approval of the arrangements for the student's accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements unless the University otherwise agrees. 4.2 Assessment of Qualifications 4.2.1 The assessment of an applicant's
qualifications will result in the allocation of a selection score, which will
be used to rank applicants. Applicants for some courses may be assessed on a
combination of qualifications and other criteria including presentation of a
portfolio and/or performance at an interview or audition. Such assessments will
result in the allocation of a selection score, which will be used to rank
applicants. Applicants who meet the English language proficiency requirements
and the minimum selection score determined by the Director, Academic and
Student Services for admission to the course will be made an offer of admission
by the International Office. 4.2.2 Applicants who have completed the final
year of secondary education in South Australia, or another Australian State or
Territory or Overseas 4.2.2.1 South
Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Eligibility: To be
eligible for consideration for entry to the majority of undergraduate courses
applicants must have: • qualified for the
SACE; and • obtained Recorded
Achievement in at least five scalable SACE Stage 2 subjects in a maximum of
three attempts which need not be in consecutive years; and • included among the
five scalable Stage 2 subjects at least four subjects classified as Higher
Education Selection Subjects (HESS) General (the fifth subject may be either
HESS General or HESS Restricted and may consist of two unrelated HESS
Restricted subjects); and • satisfied the
prerequisite subject requirements for the particular course; and • obtained a
university aggregate and a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). For entry to the
following courses the five scalable Stage 2 subjects may be any HESS General or
HESS Restricted subjects, provided that not more than two unrelated 1-unit
subjects are taken. Bachelor of Midwifery
(Pre-Registration) Bachelor of Nursing
(Pre-Registration) University
Aggregate and Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) A university aggregate
is calculated from the sum of the best four scaled scores plus half of the
scaled score of the fifth subject. HESS and prerequisites
are used to determine eligibility, not rank. As such, neither has to contribute
to the university aggregate. University aggregates
cannot include combinations of subjects which are identified either as
Precluded Subject Combinations or for which Counting Restrictions apply.
Detailed information on these subjects is published annually by the South
Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) in the Tertiary Entrance booklet. Applicants who have
completed SACE prior to the current year are eligible for consideration for
entry to undergraduate courses. Such applicants must have satisfied the entry
requirements applicable in the year in which they completed their SACE Stage 2
studies. Applications for
admission by international students enrolled for SACE in Australia shall be
made through SATAC. 4.2.2.2 South Australian Matriculation (SAM) South Australian
Matriculation (SAM) is currently taught only at select colleges overseas. Eligibility: To be
eligible for consideration for entry to an undergraduate program of study
applicants must have: • qualified for the
SAM; and • satisfied the
prerequisite subject requirements for the particular course; and • obtained a
university aggregate and a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Students who
successfully complete SAM are awarded the South Australian Certificate of
Education (SACE) (see 4.2.2.1). Applicants who have
completed SAM prior to the current year are eligible for consideration for
entry to undergraduate courses. Such applicants must have satisfied the entry
requirements applicable in the year in which they completed their SAM studies. Applications for
admission by international students enrolled for South Australian Matriculation
(SAM) offshore must be made through SATAC. 4.2.2.3 International
Baccalaureate (IB) Applicants holding an
International Baccalaureate (IB) are eligible for consideration for entry to
undergraduate courses. The IB score achieved by an applicant will be converted
to a selection score according to the schedule maintained for this purpose by
SATAC. 4.2.2.4 Final year of
secondary education in another Australian State or Territory Applicants who have
successfully completed the final year of secondary education in another
Australian State or Territory are eligible for consideration for entry to
undergraduate programs of study. The results of such applicants will be
converted to a selection score using the Interstate Transfer Index published
annually by SATAC. Applications for
admission by international students enrolled in the final year of secondary
education in another Australian State or Territory must be made through SATAC.
Applications for admission by international students enrolled in the final year
of Australian State or Territory secondary education offshore must be made
directly to the International Office. 4.2.2.5 Final year of
secondary education overseas Applicants who have
completed the final year of secondary education overseas are eligible for
consideration for entry to undergraduate courses. Results will be converted to
an equivalent Tertiary Entrance Rank according to a formula approved by the
Director, Academic and Student Services. Students completing South Australian
Matriculation (SAM) overseas should refer to 4.2.2.2 for further information. 4.2.3 Foundation Course Applicants who
successfully complete the South Australian Universities' Foundation Studies
Program or another approved foundation studies program will be ranked on the
basis of their performance in the course. 4.2.4 Tertiary Transfers Applicants who have
undertaken studies designated as higher education level or hold a completed
qualification at vocational graduate diploma, vocational graduate certificate,
advanced diploma, diploma, or certificate level from TAFE, or from an
accredited private provider, are regarded as tertiary transfers. 4.2.4.1 Partially or
fully completed Higher Education qualifications Applicants who have
partially or fully completed an accredited higher education level qualification
from an Australian university or other Australian accredited institution or an
overseas university deemed comparable in standard to an Australian university
are eligible for consideration for entry to undergraduate courses. Applicants
will normally be ranked on the basis of the selection score derived from the
grade point average (GPA) calculation for those studies. 4.2.4.2 Completed TAFE
Awards Applicants who have
completed a TAFE vocational graduate diploma, vocational graduate certificate,
advanced diploma, diploma, certificate 4, or certificate 3 are eligible for
consideration for entry to undergraduate courses. In determining selection
scores the University will take into account such factors as the relevance of
the award to the course into which entry is sought, the GPA achieved (if
applicable) or the level of success at previous studies. 4.2.4.3 Bridging
Courses Applicants who have
completed a recognised Bridging course of at least six months full-time
duration are eligible for consideration for entry to undergraduate courses. In
determining selection scores the University will take into account such factors
as the relevance of the Bridging Course to the course into which entry is
sought and performance in the Bridging Course. 4.2.5 Mature Age Entry Scheme Applicants who will
have achieved the age of twenty-one years prior to 1 January of the year of
prospective entry, and who do not hold a higher education award at diploma or
higher level, may satisfy the requirements for consideration for entry to
undergraduate courses by undertaking the International Student Admissions Test
(ISAT) . However, applicants who have attempted more than one year of
equivalent full-time higher education study will not be eligible for
consideration for entry on the basis of a ISAT score until three years have
elapsed from the last year of higher education study. Applicants will normally
be ranked on the basis of the score achieved in the test. 5 Admission
of Postgraduate International Students 5.1 Basis of Admission The admission of
international students to postgraduate courses in the University will be
determined on the basis of: (a) academic merit, as
determined by an assessment of an applicant's qualifications and, in some
cases, work experience; and (b) English language
proficiency; and (c) the quota of
available places for international students within the course which the
applicant is seeking to enter; and (d) the requirements
of the ESOS Act in respect of applicants seeking to transfer from another
registered Australian institution (see clause 7 below). (e)
the student satisfying the conditions for a visa under the Commonwealth Migration Regulations 1994 without the University assuming responsibility for the approval of the arrangements for the student's accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements unless the University otherwise agrees. 5.2 Graduate entry bachelor degree and
postgraduate coursework courses The normal requirement
for admission to graduate entry bachelor degree and postgraduate coursework
courses is, as a minimum, the completion of a recognised Australian degree or
its equivalent. Faculties will recommend to Academic Senate the requirements
for admission to graduate entry bachelor degree and postgraduate coursework
courses. Selection criteria for admission to graduate entry bachelor degree and
postgraduate coursework courses must be approved by the Faculty Board.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for admission to the course as
specified by the Faculty will be made an offer of admission by the
International Office. 5.3 Research higher degrees Qualifications for
admission to research higher degree courses are prescribed in the course Rules
made pursuant to Statute 7.3 Masters Degrees and Statute 7.4 Doctoral Degrees. 6 Admission of Incoming Study Abroad and Exchange
Students 6.1 Definitions The term, Study
Abroad, refers to the provisions whereby
international students enrol with the University to study in Australia
full-time for one or two semesters on a non-award fee-paying basis. Incoming
Study Abroad students are required to pay the full costs of their tuition at
Flinders University. The term Exchange refers to a formal arrangement between the
University and another international education institution whereby an agreed
number of students per year may study at the other institution and vice-versa
full-time for one or two semesters on a non-award basis without payment of
tuition fees. 6.2 Basis of Admission Applications for Study
Abroad and Exchange Programs will be assessed on the basis of the following
criteria: (a) the applicant's
eligibility for admission to a University in their home country; and (b) English language
proficiency; and (c) for exchange
programs, the availability of places, as stipulated in the exchange agreement. 7 Transfer of Students Between Australian
Registered CRICOS Institutions 7.1 Transfer to Flinders University from
another Australian Registered CRICOS Institution Where a student seeks
to transfer to Flinders University from another registered CRICOS institution
prior to completing six months of their principal course, the University will
consider the application only if: (a) the original
registered institution has ceased to be registered or the course in which the
student was enrolled has ceased to be registered; or (b) the original
registered institution has provided a letter of release; or (c) the original
registered institution has had a sanction imposed on its registration by the
Australian government or state or territory government that prevents the
student from continuing their principal course; or (d) any government
sponsor of the student considers the change to be in the student's best
interest and has provided written support for the transfer. 7.2 Transfer from Flinders University to
another Australian Registered CRICOS Institution Where a student seeks
to transfer from Flinders University to another registered CRICOS institution
prior to completing six months of their principal course of study, the
University will approve the request and will: (a) counsel the
student, as appropriate, in relation to their request if the transfer is
considered detrimental to the student; and (b) provide a letter
of release within a reasonable timeframe and at no cost to the student; and (c) advise the student
in the letter of release that they are required to obtain advice from the
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) about any new visa
requirements. 8 Tuition
Fees 8.1 Fixing of Tuition Fees Tuition fees are fixed
for the normal duration of the course in which a student first enrols. Students
who change course or undertake higher level studies will be subject to the fees
which apply to the year in which the change of course occurs unless enrolled in
one of the component awards of a recognised nested postgraduate coursework
program for which they have previously applied and received a conditional offer
of admission. 8.2 Tuition Fee Liabilities 8.2.1 Published annual tuition fees are based
on a normal full-time enrolment load. A normal full-time enrolment load is 36
units per year, or 18 units per semester. For approved studies which involve a
student taking less than or more than the normal full-time enrolment load,
tuition fee liability is calculated on a pro-rata basis as follows (excluding
students enrolled in a Study Abroad Program): Annual
course tuition fee x number of units enrolled / 36 units (or normal full-time
enrolment load) Example 1: for a
student enrolled in 27 units of a course which has an annual fee of $10000 and
for which the normal full-time load is 36 units, the tuition fee is: $10000
x 27 units / 36 units = $7500 Example 2: for a
student enrolled in 42 units of a course which has an annual fee of $10000 and
for which the normal full-time load is 36 units, the tuition fee is: $10000 x 42 units / 36
units = $11667 8.2.2 For students enrolled in research higher
degrees, tuition fees will be calculated on a pro-rata basis based on the
number of days of candidature in each half-year period (1 January to 30 June
and 1 July to 31 December), as per the following formula: number
of days of candidature / number of days in half-year period * 0.5 * annual
tuition fee rate 8.2.3 Students enrolled in a Study Abroad
Program will be charged a flat rate tuition fee (which will be published
annually in the fee schedule) for each semester of enrolment. 8.3 Cross-Institutional Enrolments 8.3.1 International students enrolled at Flinders University and undertaking
approved studies offered by another institution will be required to pay the
tuition fees that apply to that institution. 8.3.2 International
students enrolled at an institution other than Flinders University and
undertaking approved studies offered by Flinders University, will be
required to pay the tuition fees for cross-institutional study. 9 Payment
of Fees 9.1 Payment of Fees 9.1.1 Fees are normally paid in advance on a
semester (half year) basis. Unless specified otherwise in the offer of
admission to offshore or distance education programs, payment of fees is due by
the end of the second week of each semester (half year), early March in
Semester 1 and early August in Semester 2. Notwithstanding the above, new
students are required to pay fees for their first semester (half year) of
enrolment in advance by the date specified in the offer of admission to the
University. 9.1.2 Payment of all tuition fees and charges
is a condition of enrolment, and must be made in full by the due date. Failure
to pay will result in cancellation of enrolment. Students studying in Australia
who have their enrolment cancelled will be reported to DIAC. 9.2 Payment Extension or Payment by
Instalments 9.2.1 Students who have encountered exceptional
circumstances, which could not reasonably have been forseen, and which impact
the ability to pay tuition fees by the due date, may apply to the Manager,
Enrolment and Student Finance for a payment extension or payment by instalment
plan. 9.2.2 If an extension is approved, a revised
due date for payment will be determined and advised. If a payment by instalment
plan is approved, the first payment of 25% of the tuition fee will be due
on the original due date, and the remaining 3 payments of 25% of the fee will
be due at monthly intervals thereafter. 9.2.3 If payment is not received by a due date
that is prior to the census date, the enrolment will be cancelled effective as
at the due date. 9.2.4 If payment is not received by a due date
that is after the census date, the enrolment will be withdrawn effective as at
the due date. The student will remain liable for any remaining outstanding
debts. 9.3 Fee Refunds 9.3.1 In the event that an offer of a place is
withdrawn or the University is unable to provide the course, all tuition fees
paid are fully refundable, unless the offer was made on the basis of incorrect
or incomplete information supplied by the student. In such cases the University
will retain 10% of the full-time tuition fee for one semester as well as any
costs incurred by the University in recruiting the student (eg agent's
commission). Any such refund will be made as soon as possible after the determination to withdraw the offer or to not provide the course, but not later than 10 working days after the scheduled start date of the course.
9.3.2 A student who fails to meet course
progression rules and who is thus not permitted to re-enrol will be eligible
for a total refund of tuition fees if paid in advance of notification of
preclusion. 9.3.3 Withdrawal before the census date by
students studying in Australia or within 30 days of commencement of a course by
students studying offshore or by distance education 9.3.3.1 For the first semester of enrolment (a) Where a student, other than a research higher
degree student, studying in Australia gives written notice of withdrawal from
or an inability to commence the course before the census date or within 30 days of commencement of a course by
students studying offshore or by distance education in their first semester of
enrolment the University will retain 10% of the full semester tuition fee as
well as any costs incurred by the University in recruiting the student (eg
agent's commission). The remainder of fees paid (except OSHC - see 9.4 below)
will be refunded. (b) Where a research
higher degree student fails to commence the course, or gives written notice of
withdrawal within 30 days of commencement of the course, the University will
retain 10% of the advance payment of the first half-year tuition fee. (c) Where a research
higher degree student gives written notice of withdrawal from the course
between 30 days and 6 months of commencement of the course, the University will
retain the full advance payment of the first half-year tuition fee. 9.3.3.2 For any
subsequent semester of enrolment in the same course (a) Where a student,
other than a research higher degree student, studying in Australia gives
written notice of withdrawal from the course before the commencement of the
semester or topic in the case of a student studying offshore or by distance
education all fees paid (except OSHC - see 9.4 below) for that semester are fully
refundable. (b) Where a student,
other than a research higher degree student, studying in Australia gives
written notice of withdrawal from the course after the commencement of the
semester and on or before the census date or within 30 days of commencement by
a student studying offshore or by distance education the University will retain
10% of the full semester tuition fee as well as any costs incurred by the
University in recruiting the student (eg agent's commission). The remainder of
fees paid (except OSHC - see 9.4 below) will be refunded. (c) Where a research
higher degree student gives written notice of withdrawal after 6 months of
commencement of the course, the student will be eligible for a refund of any
amount paid over and above the tuition fee as calculated according to clause
8.2.2. 9.3.3.3 In exceptional
circumstances, and where acceptable documentary evidence can be provided, a
student may be eligible for a total refund of tuition fees. Exceptional
circumstances include inability to obtain a student visa (for students studying
in Australia), illness or disability,
death of the student or a close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or
child) or a political, civil or natural event. 9.3.4 Withdrawal after the census date by
students studying in Australia or after 30 days of commencement by students
studying offshore or by distance education 9.3.4.1 Students who withdraw after the
census date, or after 30 days of commencement by students studying offshore or
by distance education can apply to have their tuition fee refunded. 9.3.4.2 A full refund of tuition fees may be
granted where it can be established that exceptional circumstances applied to
the student that: (a) were
beyond the student's control; and (b) did not
make their full impact on the student until on, or after the census date for
students studying in Australia, or on or after 30 days of commencement by
students studying offshore or by distance education; and (c) made it
impracticable for the student to complete the requirements for the topic(s); or
(d) the student
enrolled in a course or topic on the basis of misleading or incorrect
information. 9.3.4.3 To meet the requirement
that exceptional circumstances did not make their full impact on the student
until on or after the census date, or 30 days of commencement for students
studying offshore or by distance education, the student's circumstances must
occur either: (a) before the census date, but
worsen after that day; or (b) before the census date, but the
full effect or magnitude does not become apparent until after that day; or (c) on or after the census date. 9.3.4.4 Exceptional circumstances
that make it impracticable for the student to complete the requirements for the
topic(s) include: Medical circumstances. For example, where a
medical condition has changed to such an extent that a student is unable to
continue studying; Family/personal circumstances. For example, death or
severe medical problems within a family, or unforseen family financial
difficulties, so that it is unreasonable to expect a student to continue
studies; Course related circumstances. For example, where the
University has changed the topic(s) offered in such a manner that the student
is disadvantaged by either not being able to complete the topic(s), or not
being given credit towards other topics or courses. Exceptional circumstances do not
include a lack of knowledge or understanding of the University's policies and
procedures. 9.3.4.6 Where a student's
application is successful, a notation of Withdraw, Not Fail (WN) will be
recorded against the topic(s). 9.3.4.7 Applications
for refund of fees must be made on the standard form, be accompanied by
appropriate documentation, and submitted to the Manager, Enrolment and Student
Finance as soon as possible given the circumstances. An application will
normally not be accepted if it is lodged later than 12 months from the end of
the semester in which the topic(s) were taken. Late applications may be considered where the
nature of the circumstances prevented the student from submitting an
application within 12 months. Late applications must include evidence from a
relevant professional practitioner that the circumstances prevented submission
within the usual timeframe. 9.3.4.8 The
Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance (or nominee) will consider the
application for a refund of tuition fees, as soon as practicable, and no later
that 20 working days, after the receipt of the application. Once the decision
has been made on the application, the Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance
(or nominee) will notify the student in writing of the decision and the reasons
for that decision. 9.3.5 Refunds will normally be paid in
Australian dollars. 9.3.6 Appeals 9.3.6.1 If a student is not satisfied with
the decision in relation to an application for a refund they may lodge an
appeal in writing with the Director, Academic and Student Services no later
than 20 working days after receipt of the notice of the decision. 9.3.6.2 The Director, Academic and Student
Services will acknowledge receipt of an appeal in writing within 10 working
days and will reply in writing within 20 working days informing the student of
the outcome. 9.3.6.3 If
the student is still not satisfied with the outcome, he or she may appeal to
the Student Appeals Committee. Such an appeal may only be made on one or more
of the following grounds: (a) the
appropriate policy was not adhered to or correct procedures were not followed
in considering the matter; (b) the decision
was made without due regard to facts, evidence or circumstances. Such an
appeal must be lodged with the Director, Academic and Student Services within
20 working days of the date of the dispatch of the notification of the
decision. The appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the notice of decision
the student has received and the grounds for the appeal, including the evidence
in support of the student's case, together with supporting documentation. 9.4 Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 9.4.1 Unless specifically approved otherwise,
the Commonwealth Government requires all international students studying in
Australia to subscribe to Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration
of their student visa, and stipulates that overseas students are not permitted
to enrol unless they have paid for their OSHC. 9.4.2 The University is required to collect the
OSHC charge on behalf of OSHC Worldcare, its preferred provider of OSHC. This
charge is payable at the commencement of studies. The OSHC fee charged covers
the period up to, and including, the visa expiry date. 9.4.3 Refunds: Where a student leaves Australia
before the expiry date of their student visa, a partial refund may be available
from Worldcare. Claims must be presented to Worldcare on the appropriate form,
with proof of exit from Australia. 9.5 Students who obtain Permanent Resident Status An international
student who is granted a Permanent Resident visa is liable to pay the full
student contribution amount (subject to the availability of a Commonwealth
supported place) or tuition fees as determined by the University in accordance
with the Policy on Continuity of Study. 10 Duration of Study 10.1 Students
must complete their course within the duration specified in their letter of
offer. 10.2 Extension
of duration of study - An extension to the
duration of study may be approved by the University only under the following
circumstances: (a)
Exceptional circumstances (eg illness where a medical certificate states that
the student is unable to attend classes or where the University is unable to offer
a pre-requisite topic). (b)
The student has been identified as 'at risk' or is not making satisfactory
progress under the provisions of the University's Policy on Student Progress. 11 Deferring, Suspending or Cancelling
a Student's Enrolment 11.1 Deferral of commencement of studies
or temporary suspension of enrolment (leave of absence) initiated by a student 11.1.1 A student may
apply to defer commencement of their studies only in exceptional circumstances.
Exceptional circumstances are generally those beyond the control of the student
and can include medical (eg illness where a medical certificate states that the
student is unable to attend classes) or family/personal circumstances (eg death
or severe medical problems within a family, or unforseen family financial
difficulties, so that it is unreasonable to expect a student to be able to
commence their studies). 11.1.2 A deferral fee
will apply to a student who defers the commencement of their studies more than
once. 11.1.3 A student may
apply to temporarily suspend their enrolment (leave of absence) only in
exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are generally those beyond
the control of the student and can include medical (eg illness where a medical
certificate states that the student is unable to attend classes) or family/personal
circumstances (eg death or severe medical problems within a family, or
unforseen family financial difficulties, so that it is unreasonable to expect a
student to be able to continue their studies for a period of time). 11.2 Suspension or cancellation of
student enrolment initiated by the University 11.2.1 The University
may suspend or cancel a student's enrolment in accordance with Clause 9 of this
policy, the University's Policy on Student Progress and University Statute 6.4:
Student Conduct. 11.2.2 Students who are
notified that their enrolment is to be suspended or cancelled may lodge an
appeal with the Director,
Academic and Student Services within 20 working days of the date of the
dispatch of the notification of the decision in accordance with relevant
University policies. 11.3 Changes to a student's enrolment
resulting from deferral, suspension or cancellation will be reported to DIAC by
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