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Discontinue a unit of study

Understand the consequences of withdrawing from a unit, the importance of the census date and the support available to help you manage your studies.

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What are the steps?

You can drop a unit up until the census date. After the census date, there may be financial and/or academic penalties. 

Select whether you're a domestic student or international student (student visa holder) – the options and requirements for discontinuing a unit of study vary.

Late discontinuation

If the census date has passed and you have been impacted by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply to discontinue from a unit of study under special circumstances.

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