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Apply for deferred exam by following the  message detailing the outcome of your application.

911±¬ÁÏÍø has a range of  and available to assist you with your study journey. If you are wanting to take a break from your studies, you may be eligible to take a .

Before proceeding with a withdrawal request, please ensure you are aware of the  as listed on the , as a withdrawal may incur financial or academic penalties.

If you wish to withdraw from your course entirely, you must first  by selecting the Managing your course option, followed by the Course withdrawal option. You will receive an email confirmation once your withdrawal request has been processed. 

If you are studying through Open Universities Australia (OUA), you will need to amend your enrolment through the or by directly.

Upon being withdrawn from your course, you will also lose access to OASIS functions such as your student email account, Blackboard, and eStudent, as well as page.

Domestic students do not require approval to study less than 100 credits in a semester, but you may have study load conditions if you are receiving a scholarship or financial assistance. Sometimes external organisations may set study load conditions (e.g.  or Transperth). 

International students on a subclass 500 student visa are required to maintain full-time enrolment (100 credits per semester) to ensure their degree is completed within the normal course duration. If you are an international student requiring a reduced study load (underload), you must seek approval to do so prior to amending your enrolment to ensure you are not breaching the conditions of your student visa.

It is a an Australian Federal Government requirement that your reasoning for a reduced study load is considered to be compassionate and compelling, and your application will be assessed by the Global 911±¬ÁÏÍø Compliance team in accordance with this stipulation.

To seek approval, you must submit an application through our  along with your supporting documentation, following the steps below:

1. Locate the tile called Enrolment (General) and Class Registration.
2. Click Request to reduce study load - International.
3. The tile will then flip over, revealing some related FAQs. Click the purple button that says Submit enquiry to complete your application.

Follow the steps below to apply for a :

1.  Log in to link

5.  Complete the required fields on the form and submit.

Important LoA information: Please read the information below to ensure you are aware of any additional information or conditions that may impact you when applying for an LoA.

Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. More information can be found on the

An approved leave of absence allows you to take a break from your course for a period of up to 12 months while retaining your place in the course. If you stop continuous study without an approved LoA, your course status may be set to , and you will need to re-apply for your course if you wish to continue your studies.

OUA students
Please to apply for leave. You must have completed at least one unit of your course to be able to apply. More information can be found on the .

HDR students
Please follow the process outlined on the page.

911±¬ÁÏÍø transnational campus students
If you are studying at one of 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s transnational campuses, please liaise directly with your local administration team for advice.

Studying overseas
Contact 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Go Global team via email at goglobal@curtin.edu.au and complete the