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What will my personal details be used for if I submit an online enquiry to Curtin?
When you submit an enquiry online to Curtin Connect, some personal information will be captured. This will include your personal contact details which will be used by specialist Customer Service Officers to contact you to assist with your enquiry. A...
Why should I provide my personal details to a Curtin staff member if I am only making an enquiry?
If you choose to provide your details or additional information, we can offer more specific and tailored advice. Your information may also be used to send you updated and relevant materials related to your initial enquiry.You are under no obligation ...
What is professional practice?
Professional practice (also known as placements, clinics, or practicals) is a requirement for students to extend their knowledge and skills in a face-to-face, practical environment. This differs from work-integrated learning (WIL) or work experience,...
How do I contact the Curtin Admissions team?
You can contact Curtin Connect for admission enquiries via one of the following options: Send us an enquiry: Current students can use our enquiry form (including past students and new applicants who have a Curtin Student ID). Select the option rel...
Who can I contact for OS Help loan enquiries?
The Go Global team can assist you if you have questions about OS Help loans.Email: goglobal@curtin.edu.auPhone: 1300 222 888 (ask for Go Global)Opening hours: 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (AWST)....
How do I contact Curtin Connect?
Curtin Connect is your hub for student service and support. Our team is on hand to help with a range of enquires throughout your time at Curtin, from your course application, to your graduation and everything in between! View our Frequently Asked Que...
Where can I get information on student accommodation?
Visit our accommodation website for information on student accommodation.For Curtin Perth reservations and enquiries, please contact reservations.curtin@unilodge.com.au or call +61 8 6186 3303.For Curtin Kalgoorlie reservations and enquiries, please ...
If I accept my offer to study at Curtin, can I change my mind and defer it?
If you have accepted your offer and then decide to defer, please submit an online enquiry to our Admissions team by following the steps below: 1. Head to our online enquiry form submission page 2. Select 'Current Students' 3. Select 'Admissions...
Can I defer my offer to study at Curtin?
You may be able to defer your offer for a period of up to 12 months. Instructions are listed on our Defer your offer page. If you changed your mind, and wish to: defer for more than 12 months due to extenuating circumstances: submit a request vi...
How do I contact the Scholarships team?
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework scholarships Drop in: Curtin Connect Building 102, Curtin University Perth Campus WA Phone: 1300 222 888 Email: Ask Connect Mail: Scholarships Office, Curtin University, PO Box U1987 Perth, Western Au...
Can someone else enquire about my student information or speak on my behalf?
No, unless you complete a Disclosure of Information/Proxy Authorisation Form, located on the student administration forms page, and provide consent to another party to receive information and/or act on your behalf. Once the form has been completed a...
If I defer my offer can I change my mind and accept it instead?
If you have already deferred your offer and now wish to commence study instead of deferring your offer, please submit your request via the online enquiry form. If you no longer wish to commence study in the course that you were deferred from, pleas...
Can I defer my scholarship offer for more than 12 months?
If you have exceptional circumstances and your scholarships conditions permit you to do so, you may apply to defer your scholarships for longer than 12 months. Each scholarship has its own conditions so its always best to check your Terms and co...
How do I change the return date for my deferred offer?
You cannot change the return date for your deferred offer. The deferral period is for 12 months. When submitting a deferral request via OASIS or the Applicant Portal, the system will automatically default to the approved 12 month deferral period. ...
I am studying through Open Universities Australia (OUA), how do I apply for a unit requisite waiver?
A unit requisite waiver allows you to enrol in a unit when the pre-requisite has not been successfully completed. Requisite waivers are only approved under certain circumstance. If you are a current Curtin student, requests need to be submitted t...
I just arrived in Perth and dont have any accommodation. What do I do?
Accommodation is in high demand on and off campus. We ask you to lock in your accommodation well in advance to arriving into Perth. Support is available if you need assistance finding accommodation. Our Accommodation Coaches will be able to provide a...
How do I apply for a scholarship?
Current students The scholarship application process is completed online. Current student scholarship applications generally open in January and Close in March for Semester 1 Scholarships, and open in June and close in August for Semester 2 Scholar...
I want to practice in the field of nursing or allied health in an overseas country with my Australian qualification. How can I organise registration for this country?
Curtin understands the value in our graduates’ qualifications being recognised for overseas registration. If you have graduated from Curtin within the last 10 years, we may be able to support you in the verification of your Curtin qualification. ...
How much does on-campus accommodation cost?
Accommodation prices vary depending on the type of on-campus option you choose. You can view pricing for Perth and Kalgoorlie accommodation on our website or by contacting the accommodation providers directly.For Perth accommodation enquiries, please...
How do I pay rent in on-campus accommodation?
For Perth on-campus accommodation, rent can be paid fortnightly or upfront for the full-term. Further information will be provided in your Room Offer. Please contact Curtin Perth's Reservations team at reservations.curtin@unilodge.com.au, or on +61 8...
What security and after-hours support is provided in on-campus accommodation?
All of our on-campus accommodation has CCTV security and is patrolled by Curtin’s Safer Community Team who offer 24/7 assistance, every day of the year. The highly trained team are available to help with security escorts back to residence, mechanic...
Why can't I defer my offer to study at Curtin?
You may not be able to defer your offer due to one (or more) of the following reasons:Certain undergraduate courses do not allow deferrals - some courses (i.e. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) do not accept deferral.Offer has lapsed or has...
I am an International student and have received a scholarship as part of my offer to Curtin University Perth. If I defer, will I be able to receive my scholarship next semester?
Global Curtin scholarships cannot be retained if a recipient defers their studies beyond the original start date of their course and will not be extended beyond its prescribed duration or amount, unless notified otherwise by Global Curtin. For any ...
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...
How do I get a tax file number (TFN)?
If you do not have a tax file number (TFN), there are two ways you can obtain one, depending on your circumstances. Option one: Lodge an application for a TFN on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website. After you’ve completed the application...
Can my Curtin award be verified?
Curtin University has an Online Award Verification Service that can be used to verify a Curtin Award conferred after 1992. For awards conferred prior to 1992, or qualifications that cannot be verified on the online platform, please submit an online ...
How do I defer my offer to study at Curtin?
To defer your offer via the Applicant Portal, follow the steps below:Log into the Applicant Portal. Click My Applications.Under My Applications, you will see the course(s) for which you have applied for.Click View on the application you would like to...
How can I contact the Future Students team?
Contact us online: Get in touch with an Advisor by submitting an online enquiry. Give us a call: Phone 1300 222 888 between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm AWST (Tuesday from 9:30 am), Monday to Friday. If you are calling from any other country outside of Austr...
How can I contact Global Curtin (Curtin International)?
Contact us online: whether you are yet to apply to Curtin, have a question about your application or offer, or are a registered agent with a question, you can submit an online enquiry. Give us a call: Phone 1300 222 888. between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (T...
How do I overload my unit enrolment in a study period?
Overloading refers to enrolling in more than the standard study load for any given study period. For example, undertaking 125 credits (five 25-credit units) within a semester instead of the standard 100 credits (four 25-credit units). Overload req...
Can non-Curtin students apply for on-campus accommodation?
Zamia Apartments are accommodations available for Curtin staff, students, visitors, and the general community. Availability is limited, please contact Curtin Reservations to enquire. Other accommodations on Perth campus are available to: Curt...
How long can I defer my offer for?
Course commencement deferrals are granted for a 12 month period. You may be able to commence your course after a deferral of 6 months if your course offers a mid-year intake. Deferrals for a longer period, to a maximum of two years, may be consi...
Am I able to work whilst in receipt of a scholarship?
Yes, you may work for an employer whilst receiving a scholarship. If you are in receipt of a need-based scholarship and your financial situation changes, you are required to notify the Scholarships Office. You will then be advised of any impact this...
Are there any courses or activities that may be offensive to me, my culture or my beliefs?
It is highly recommended that you read the course and unit information so you are fully aware of the essential requirements of study and can identify if any activities or content would conflict with your culture or beliefs. Some examples include th...
How do I order my preferences in the Applicant Portal?
When applying to Curtin, you can select up to five course preferences per application, ordered from 1 to 5. It is recommended that you select more than one course on your application, especially if your first choice is a competitive entry course. Yo...
How are application preferences assessed for direct entry?
Assessment processes for direct entry differ depending on the courses you select. Domestic non-competitive applications If your first preference is a non-competitive course and you meet eligibility requirements, you'll receive one offer and lower p...