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How do I plan my timetable?
Curtin's useful planning tool Plan Your Timetable allows you to experiment with different combinations of classes (e.g. lectures/tutorials) to come up with a timetable that suits your availability. This tool can also be used to view the class times f...
What is a Curtin Access Plan and how do I get one?
A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the reasonable adjustments recommended for a student with a disability/medical condition or a carer of a person with disability to enable equitable access to their studies and assessments. If yo...
How do I develop a Curtin Access Plan?
Make an appointment with an AccessAbility advisor to discuss your situation and the support you may need at Curtin. If you can’t get to the Perth Campus, you can make a phone or online appointment. Please provide supporting documentation from your...
Do I have to disclose my disability or health condition in the Curtin Access Plan?
Your Curtin Access Plan will only contain disability information that you choose to release, and your disability or medical information/health professional documentation will be kept confidential by AccessAbility Services in accordance with our confi...
What is the difference between the 'Additional Days to Submit Assessments' on my CAP and Assessment Extensions?
The 'Additional Days to Submit Assessments' on your CAP are different to Assessment Extensions.Additional Days to Submit Assessments on CAP:An ongoing reasonable adjustment to accommodate for a disability/medical condition that is known in advance an...
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 cancel a draft course application?
Here’s how to cancel a course application that you haven't yet submitted:Access the 'Cancel Draft Application Form' via ‘My Applicants’ in the Applicant Portal, or through the Cancel Draft Applications Form.Complete the required details and sel...
What is class registration?
Class registration is the process of choosing the classes you would like to attend for your units. Classes can include activities such as lectures, tutorials, workshops or seminars, depending on the structure of your units. You need to register into ...
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...
Can I study a course externally (online)?
Some Curtin courses can be studied externally (fully online). You can view the study mode available for specific courses on the Curtin Course page. Find your desired course(s) by using the search function, then refer to the 'Location' tab to kno...
Is there public transport near the campus?
Visiting campus is easy with our two conveniently located bus stations. You can plan your trips to Curtin using the Transperth website. There is a Central Bus Station on Bentley campus, situated in the Exchange Precinct. The Transperth-operated ci...
What is the difference between postgraduate coursework and research programs?
Postgraduate coursework programs have a set study plan structure. Students are required to complete all required assignments or assessments to pass the units on their study plans. Postgraduate research qualifications are awarded following the comple...
How do I apply to go on exchange?
The Go Global Team offers a variety of information sessions to assist you with planning and preparing for your international experience. We recommend that you register for a Go Global Information Session. These sessions are the best way to learn abou...
Where can I find more information on various support services offered at Curtin?
Student Wellbeing Advisory Service If you’re struggling with studies or wish to discuss personal issues with someone, contact our Student Wellbeing Advisory Service for counselling and wellbeing advices. Our service is free and confidential for a...
What disability services are available at Curtin?
If you have a disability or health condition that affects your studies, contact our AccessAbility officers for support to explore services such as Curtin Access Plan and Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program. Curtin also offers a range of support serv...
I have not met the Maths prerequisite for entry in to the course I am interested in, what are my options?
If you have met Curtin's English entry requirement and achieved the required ATAR for your course of interest but have not met the mathematics prerequisite, one of the following options may assist:UniReady Enabling: the MATH0014 Mathematics for Scien...
Does Curtin offer courses with evening classes?
Although we don’t have a specific list of courses that offer evening classes, there are some courses that do have classes offered outside of regular business hours.To get an idea of when your classes may be, find your units on the Curtin Handbook a...
What should I study and who can help me decide?
We would first encourage you to search our course offerings by visiting our Future Students webpage. This resource will assist in providing you with a suitable course, as well as up-to-date information about the course offering, admission criteria, f...