1. Log in to Sydney Student.
2. Go to My studies > Units of study > Change your units of study.
3. Now that you’re on the unit of study selection screen, click the rubbish bin next to the unit you want to remove.
4. Click Continue then Confirm on the confirmation screen to finalise your changes.

If you can’t see the rubbish bin symbol, find out why

What happens if I drop the unit?

• The unit is fully removed from your academic transcript and statements.
• You're not liable to pay the unit fee.
• You can still re-enrol yourself in the unit, or a different unit, until the last day to add.

1. Log in to Sydney Student.
2. Go to My studies > Units of study > Other options.
3. Select Discontinue from a unit of study.

What happens if I discontinue the unit?

• A 'DF' (i.e. 'Discontinue fail’) will be recorded on your academic transcript.
• This counts as a fail on your transcript but does not affect your Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
• A DF grade can also be a trigger for academic progression, so you may receive a warning that you haven’t made satisfactory progress in your degree.
• You can’t re-enrol in the unit for that study period.
• You remain liable for the unit fees.

If you’ve been impacted by circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from completing the unit, you may be able to apply to discontinue the unit under special circumstances.

You can only discontinue a unit after the last day of teaching if you’ve been impacted by circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from completing the unit. Find out about discontinuing a unit under special circumstances.

If you can’t demonstrate special circumstances:

• a grade/mark will be recorded on your academic transcript based on the assessment you have completed
• you remain liable for the unit fees.