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Re-enrolment 2027

The re-enrolment period for 2027 commences on Tuesday 13th October 2026. Re-enrolment requires either enrolling in units for 2027 or submitting a request for interruption of studies. Timely re-enrolment closes on Tuesday 24th November 2026. Late re-enrolment between Wednesday 25th November and Wednesday 31st December 2026 will incur a $100 late fee. Late re-enrolment from Friday 1st January 2027 will incur a $150 late fee.

Summer Term

Earliest commencing date 23 November 2026, latest commencing date 21 December 2026, end date no later than 31 January 2027.

Date	Description
20 October 2026	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
29 November 2026	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
30 November 2026	Final date for payment of Summer Term fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
30 November 2026	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
4 January 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
4 January 2027	Census Date– Summer Term
31 January 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 1

Earliest commencing date 4 January 2027, latest commencing date 25 January 2027, end date no later than 14 February 2027.

Date	Description
1 December 2026	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
10 January 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
11 January 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 1 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
11 January 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
25 January 2027	Census Date– Professional Term 1
25 January 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
14 February 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 2

Earliest commencing date 1 February 2027, latest commencing date 22 February 2027, end date no later than 11 April 2027.

Date	Description
5 January 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
7 February 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
8 February 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 2 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
8 February 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
22 February 2027	Census Date– Professional Term 2
22 February 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
11 April 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Semester 1

Earliest commencing date 15 February 2027, latest commencing date 22 March 2027, end date no later than 27 June 2027.

Date	Description
2 February 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
14 March 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
15 March 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
15 March 2027	Final date for payment of Semester 1 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
30 March 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
30 March 2027	Census Date–Semester 1
6 June 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 3

Earliest commencing date 8 March 2027, latest commencing date 30 March 2027, end date no later than 16 May 2027.

Date	Description
2 February 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
14 March 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
15 March 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 3 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
15 March 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
30 March 2027	Census Date–Professional Term 3
30 March 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
16 May 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 4

Earliest commencing date 12 April 2027, latest commencing date 3 May 2027, end date no later than 20 June 2027.

Date	Description
10 March 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
18 April 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
19 April 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 4 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
19 April 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
3 May 2027	Census Date– Professional Term 4
3 May 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
20 June 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Winter Term

Earliest commencing date 24 May 2027, latest commencing date 14 June 2027, end date no later than 1 August 2027.

Date	Description
20 April 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
30 May 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
31 May 2027	Final date for payment of Winter Term fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
31 May 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
28 June 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
28 June 2027	Census Date–Winter Term
1 August 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 5

Earliest commencing date 14 June 2027, latest commencing date 5 July 2027, end date no later than 22 August 2027.

Date	Description
11 May 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
20 June 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
21 June 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 5 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
21 June 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
5 July 2027	Census Date– Professional Term 5
5 July 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
22 August 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 6

Earliest commencing date 19 July 2027, latest commencing date 9 August 2027, end date no later than 26 September 2027.

Date	Description
16 June 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
25 July 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
26 July 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 6 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
26 July 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
9 August 2027	Census Date– Professional Term 6
9 August 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
26 September 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Semester 2

Earliest commencing date 19 July 2027, latest commencing date 23 August 2027, end date no later than 28 November 2027.

Date	Description
29 June 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
15 August 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
16 August 2026	Final date for payment of Semester 2 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
16 August 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
30 August 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
30 August 2027	Census Date– Semester 2
7 November 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 7

Earliest commencing date 23 August 2027, latest commencing date 13 September 2027, end date no later than 31 October 2027.

Date	Description
20 July 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
29 August 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
30 August 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 7 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
30 August 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
13 September 2027	Census Date– Professional Term 7
13 September 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
31 October 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Professional Term 8

Earliest commencing date 27 September 2027, latest commencing date 18 October 2027, end date no later than 5 December 2027.

Date	Description
24 August 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
3 October 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
4 October 2027	Final date for payment of Professional Term 8 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
4 October 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
18 October 2027	Census Date– Professional Term 8
18 October 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
5 December 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

International Offshore Trimester 1

Earliest commencing date 4 January 2027, end date no later than 2 May 2027.

Date	Description
1 December 2026	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
10 January 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
11 January 2027	Final date for payment of Trimester 1 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
11 January 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
8 February 2027	Census Date–Trimester 1
8 February 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
2 May 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

International Offshore Trimester 2

Earliest commencing date 3 May 2027, end date no later than 29 August 2027.

Date	Description
31 March 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
9 May 2026	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
10 May 2027	Final date for payment of Trimester 2 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
10 May 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
7 June 2027	Census Date– Trimester 2
7 June 2026	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
29 August 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

International Offshore Trimester 3

Earliest commencing date 30 August 2027, end date no later than 26 December 2027.

Date	Description
27 July 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
5 September 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
6 September 2027	Final date for payment of Trimester 3 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
6 September 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
4 October 2027	Census Date– Trimester 3
4 October 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
26 December 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

ACU Term 1

Earliest commencing date 1 February 2027, end date no later than 11 April 2027.

Date	Description
5 January 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
7 February 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
8 February 2027	Final date for payment of ACU Term 1 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
8 February 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
22 February 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
22 February 2027	Census Date–ACU Term 1
11 April 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

ACU Term 2

Earliest commencing date 26 April 2027, end date no later than 4 July 2027.

Date	Description
23 March 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
2 May 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
3 May 2027	Final date for payment of ACU Term 2 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
3 May 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
17 May 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
17 May 2027	Census Date–ACU Term 2
4 July 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

ACU Term 3

Earliest commencing date 19 July 2027, end date no later than 26 September 2027.

Date	Description
16 June 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
25 July 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
26 July 2027	Final date for payment of ACU Term 3 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
26 July 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
9 August 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
9 August 2027	Census Date–ACU Term 3
26 September 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

ACU Term 4

Earliest commencing date 11 October 2027, end date no later than 19 December 2027.

Date	Description
7 September 2027	Invoices issued on Student Connect.
17 October 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
18 October 2027	Final date for payment of ACU Term 4 fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
18 October 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
1 November 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
1 November 2027	Census Date–ACU Term 4
19 December 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Research Higher Degree Term A

Earliest commencing date 4 January 2027, end date no later than 4 April 2027.

Candidates may commence prior to the census date in either Research Higher Degree Term A or Research Higher Degree Term C. Enrolment is completed on the student's behalf by the University

Date	Description
1 December 2026	Invoices issued.
10 January 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
11 January 2027	Final date for payment of Research Higher Degree Term A fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
11 January 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
8 March 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
8 March 2027	Census Date– Research Higher Degree Term A
4 April 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Research Higher Degree Term B

Earliest commencing date 5 April 2027, end date no later than 4 July 2027.

Candidates may commence prior to the census date in either Research Higher Degree Term A or Research Higher Degree Term C. Enrolment is completed on the student's behalf by the University

Date	Description
2 March 2027	Invoices issued.
11 April 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
12 April 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
12 April 2027	Final date for payment of Research Higher Degree Term B fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
7 June 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
7 June 2027	Census Date– Research Higher Degree Term B
4 July 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Research Higher Degree Term C

Earliest commencing date 5 July 2027, end date no later than 3 October 2027.

Candidates may commence prior to the census date in either Research Higher Degree Term A or Research Higher Degree Term C. Enrolment is completed on the student's behalf by the University

Date	Description
1 June 2027	Invoices issued.
11 July 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
12 July 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
12 July 2027	Final date for payment of Research Higher Degree Term C fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
6 September 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
6 September 2027	Census Date– Research Higher Degree Term C
3 October 2027	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

Research Higher Degree Term D

Earliest commencing date 4 October 2027, end date no later than 2 January 2028.

Candidates may commence prior to the census date in either Research Higher Degree Term A or Research Higher Degree Term C. Enrolment is completed on the student's behalf by the University

Date	Description
31 August 2027	Invoices issued.
10 October 2027	Last day to add a unit via Student Connect.
11 October 2027	Late Addition of Unit (LAU) $50 Late Fee Starts. Students need to submit an LAU form approved by the Course Adviser after consultation with the National Unit Leader.
11 October 2027	Final date for payment of Research Higher Degree Term D fees. Failure to pay by the due date will result in a $200 late fee.
6 December 2027	Last day to withdraw from a unit via Student Connect with no academic or financial liability.* Treated as non-effective enrolment and will not appear on academic transcript.
6 December 2027	Census Date– Research Higher Degree Term D
2 January 2028	Final date to withdraw from a unit** via Student Connect with a WW - Withdrawn without Academic Penalty grade recorded on the academic transcript. Financial liability remains and Student Learning Entitlement (if applicable) cannot be re-credited.

* Students may be liable for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) if withdrawing after the Census Date.

** Professional experience or unit containing professional experience: WW only applies if the student produces evidence they have completed no more than two-thirds of the placement. Otherwise the student will receive a fail grade.

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