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What does the last withdrawal via eStudentOUA or academic penalty date mean?
The academic penalty date or last withdrawal via eStudent/Open Universities Australia, is the last date you are able to withdraw from units within that study period. If you withdraw from a unit any time between the and the academic penalty date, y...
Where can I find important Curtin dates and deadlines?
Important dates and deadlines for all Curtin study periods can be found on the Academic Calendar. We encourage you to particularly familiarise yourself with the , (academic penalty date) and the final enrolment date for your study period.Students st...
When is Orientation Week (O-Week)?
Orientation Week (O-Week) occurs the week prior to classes commencing. For study periods and O-Week dates, please refer to the Academic Calendar....
Is Curtin open on public holidays?
Curtin is closed on most public holidays. The public holidays Curtin will be closed for can be found below: New Years Day Australia Day Labour Day Good Friday Easter Monday Easter Tuesday (although this is not an official public holiday, Curt...
What happens if I withdraw from a unit?
Withdrawing from a unit will impact your course progression, and may extend your course completion time. If you withdraw from a unit before census date there is no impact to you financially or academically. You will not be charged for any units ...
How many intakes does each course have per year?
Most courses at Curtin offer intakes in semester one (usually starting in February) and/or semester two (usually starting in July). However, not all courses will have intakes for both. Some courses have intakes in other study terms (e.g. the Master...
When do I need to pay my fees?
You need to pay your Tuition and Student Services Amenities Fees (SSAF) prior to the due date recorded on your eInvoice. If you are an international student commencing a new course, you must pay your tuition fees up front by the due date indicated o...
Can I withdraw from a unit after the census date has passed?
You can withdraw from units until the displayed on the Academic Calendar. If you withdraw from a unit after the has passed but prior to the last withdrawal date, you will be liable for the full fees of the unit/s, however you will not be academical...
How do I change from studying full-time to part-time and vice versa?
Changing from part-time to full time and vice versa, involves in or from units to reach your preferred study load. If you are not bound by subclass 500 student visa conditions or conditions on your course, you can amend your own enrolment to sui...
I have paid the deposit amount stated on my offer letter, why do I still have outstanding fees?
As an international student, the fee quoted on your letter of offer is only indicative (an approximation of your tuition fees) and may differ depending upon the units you have enrolled in and the calendar year you commence your studies. To check you...