Provided that satisfying English language competency is the only outstanding condition, the student may be eligible for entry into the English Language Bridging (ELB) program. Completion of a semester of the ELB program will satisfy English Language competency requirements.
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From 1st July 2016 most people in Australia on tourist or business class visas will be able to convert to a student visa while in Australia. You can use the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s (DIBP) Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system to confirm whether you are eligible for onshore visa applications. If you intend to study in Australia, you will need to apply for the Student visa (subclass 500). There is specific information for Foreign Affairs and Defence…
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You will need to make an appointment with the Student Advisor to complete an information request form.
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When we talk about ‘enrolment’, we are referring to the process students go through to pick out the subjects (units) they wish to study. It is only when a student is ‘enrolled’ that they officially become a student of the University. Enrolment usually happens during Orientation Week, and each school of study is responsible for coordinating enrolment for their international students with help from student services team. Some students are able to enrol offshore before they arrive in Australia. However,…
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Yes! The orientation program is one week prior to the commencement of each semester and all new international students are required to attend. The program offers social opportunities for new students to meet and have fun together and also provides essential information to new students about visa conditions, overseas student health cover, on-campus services and much more.
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If you want to change to a new course and you were granted a visa under the streamlined visa processing arrangements, you must maintain enrolment in a streamlined visa processing eligible course (or package of courses) with an education provider participating in the arrangements. If you have not completed six months of your principal course (the main course of study you are undertaking) and you want to change your education provider, the ESOS National Code sets out the circumstances in…
Continue ReadingCan I reduce my study load?
Requests for a reduced study load can only be made for academic reasons or as a result of extenuating circumstances. To request a reduced study load for academic reasons, please make an appointment with your First Year Experience Coordinator. If your request is for extenuating circumstances, you will need to make an appointment with the Student Advisor. You must have appropriate documentary evidence to support your request.
Continue ReadingCan I take a leave of absence?
You can only apply for a leave of absence if you are experiencing extenuating circumstances that are beyond your control. To apply for a leave of absence, please make an appointment with the your University/College Student Advisor. You must provide documentary evidence to support your request.
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