Novel coronavirus advice - Students | Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia

Information for students

During the COVID-19 pandemic, any essential information for students will be provided on this site and communicated in our regular channels including email and Student Oasis. For all general or study enquiries please contact Curtin Connect.

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Important information

Curtin is closing lecture venues across Perth and Kalgoorlie and moving to online only lectures from 5pm, Wednesday 18 March.

View full list of online lectures

The following sites may also provide useful information for students:

The Australian Government has created a page with comprehensive up to date information on the current situation. Read more
The Department of Health has released important information for students regarding COVID-19. Visit the website
The Department of Health has also released useful information for students regarding COVID-19 in simplified Chinese to assist students. More information.

Frequently asked questions

Being on campus (attendance, participation, health advice)

Study issues (offers, deferrals, withdrawals, studying online, overseas travel)

Financial issues (late payments, refunds, overseas health cover, financial assistance)

My Australian Citizenship ceremony has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Am I still able to defer my fees via HECS-HELP/FEE-HELP or SA-HELP?

We understand that some students expected to receive their Australian citizenship certificate before the census date but many citizenship ceremonies have been cancelled due to the pandemic.

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has advised that students impacted by this may request an urgent citizenship ceremony by completing this form and sending it to the Department of Home Affairs using the address for their state:

wdt_ID	State	Contact address
1	New South Wales	ceremony.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au
2	Queensland	ceremony.qld@homeaffairs.gov.au
3	Victoria	ceremony.vic@homeaffairs.gov.au
4	Western Australia	ceremony.wa@homeaffairs.gov.au
5	Australian Capital Territory	ceremony.act@homeaffairs.gov.au
6	South Australia	ceremony.sa@homeaffairs.gov.au
7	Tasmania	ceremony.tas@homeaffairs.gov.au

If you are unable to do this and cannot pay your tuition fees in full, you may consider the following options:

Reducing your study load, or
Taking an leave of absence and returning once you obtain your Australian citizenship.

I am currently having difficulties making tuition fee payment due to bank closures in China, what can I do?

I am currently quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic and I am concerned that I am unable to pay my fees on time. Will I be charged late payment fees?

I have paid my tuition fees but am unable to start my course or continue my studies due to the travel restrictions. Am I able to apply for a refund?

If you are a new international student and wish to defer your course start date, any monies paid into your account will remain until you resume your studies at Curtin.

If you are a continuing student and you are unable to continue your studies and are now on an approved leave of absence, your fees will be credited to next semester’s enrolment. Alternatively, as per the international refund agreement you are eligible for a 100% refund.

If I can’t come onshore or must defer my arrival in Australia due to COVID-19, how will my Overseas Health Cover be affected?

Is there financial assistance available if I am impacted by the travel restrictions to Australia due to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)?

I have received the invitation to accept the Access Support Scholarship and I have no study options for semester one. Can this fee-remission be credited to semester two fees?

How do I accept my Access Support Scholarship?

I have received an email regarding the Access Support Scholarship and I am currently in transit. Am I still eligible?

I left China prior to 9 March and have been self-isolating in another country. Am I still eligible for the Access Support Scholarship?

I am an international student, am I covered for testing of the virus?

If I have contracted COVID-19 while overseas, is it considered a pre-existing condition for treatment and/or repatriation under my Overseas Health Cover?

If I have had to delay the commencement date of my course due to COVID-19, can I suspend my Overseas Health Cover policy?