Deferred Commencement Application

  • Deferred commencement guidelines - please read carefully

    This form is used for deferring commencement of a program. Applicants must have accepted their offer prior to applying for deferred commencement. Deferred commencement requests must be received prior to the close of business on the first day of Semester. After the first day of semester, students may apply for a Leave of Absence.

    Deferred commencement can be deferred by 6* or 12 months, with a maximum period of deferral being 12 months.

    *Not all programs have a mid-year intake. Students in those programs will not be eligible for 6-month deferral of commencement.

    The University reserves the right to refuse deferrals for high demand programs including, but not limited to, the Doctor of Medicine and Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

    Incomplete applications and providing false/misleading information
    It is your responsibility to ensure you have provided all information required as part of an application for leave. Applications may be refused or delayed where insufficient information is provided or information requested is not received. The University may revoke an approved Deferred Commencement application should you provide any information that is false or misleading.

    University Regulations, Policies and Guidelines
    Your rights and responsibilities as a student of The University of Notre Dame Australia are outlined in the General Regulations, School and Program Requirements, University Policies and Guidelines. It is your responsibility to ensure you have read and understood what is required of you as a student of the University.

Student Details

Campus *
 - Find your Program Code and Name

Commencement Details

Have you accepted your Offer? *

Note: You must accept your offer by completing the National Acceptance Form before you can apply for deferred commencement. Please refer to your offer for any outstanding conditions, as these will need to be met before we can proceed with your deferral request

Are you an International Student? *
Do you hold a Scholarship? *
Have you previously requested Deferred Commencement? *

Students may request a maximum of 12 months deferral. Requests for further deferral are approved at the discretion of the University.

Date of Offer 
Deferral Period *
Intended Commencement Date 

Declaration

 

 
         

If you experience any problems or have any questions regarding this form, please contact the relevant Admissions Office:

Domestic Admissions
E: admissions@nd.edu.au

International Admissions
E:international@nd.edu.au

The information provided in this form will only be used for the administrative or educational purposes of the University, or in accordance with your specific consent. The University will not disclose your personal information to a third party unless required to or permitted by law or where you have consented to the disclosure. Information relating to how the University collects, uses or discloses your personal information and how you may complain about the University’s handling of your personal information is contained in the University’s Privacy Policy.
You have a right to access your personal information that the University holds about you and to seek its correction. If you wish to access your personal information or inquire about the handling of your personal information, please contact Student Administration at student.admin@nd.edu.au