Withdrawing from units
| TIMING | PENALTIES |
|---|---|
| Before 11.59pm (Melbourne time) on the census date | Academic penalties may apply to some teaching periods |
| After 11.59pm (Melbourne time) on the census date |
Financial penalties apply Academic penalties may apply to some teaching periods The teaching weeks' end date is the last day to withdraw from units |
The University will not backdate your changes to avoid payment or academic penalties unless we have made a proven error.
How to withdraw from a unit
- Log into the Unit Enrolment section of WES to view a summary page of your current unit enrolment.
- Remove your unit/s with the buttons in the Action column next to the unit code.
- Save your changes by clicking SUBMIT ENROLMENT.
If you withdraw from all of your units, you'll need to:
- discontinue your course, or
- apply for intermission (study leave), if you want to return to study.
Dates to check
CSP and HELP loan students
Changing your study load from full-time to part-time could affect your Centrelink payments.
International students
If you're on a student visa then you’ll have study load requirements to maintain. Changing your study load may require you to update your:
- student visa
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
See your student visa for more information.