Use this form if you have received course offer and want to delay starting your studies for up to 12 months.

Deferment is not available for honours and non-award offers. Further information about deferment of postgraduate courses is available here.

What do I need to do?

To defer your offer you must complete a two-step process:

  1. If you have enrolled in units, withdraw from all units in the Student Portal
  2. Submit this form.

If your offer is for Semester 1 2024, you must submit this form before 31 March 2024 (census date). It is essential you unenroll from your units by the census date to avoid financial penalties.

Semester dates can be found on the Academic Calendar.

If you're an International student please contact International student support.

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