Congratulations on your offer to study at Notre Dame
How to Accept your Offer
- Applicants are advised to accept their offer as soon as they receive it.
- If your offer letter has a deadline to accept, you must accept by this date, or you may lose your place in the program.
- Please note that accepting your offer will hold your place until enrolments open.
- The only way to truly secure your place is to enrol.
Step A – Offer Letter
Your offer letter will be sent via email and contains important information you should read and understand before accepting your offer.
- Your offer letter will normally contain a University of Notre Dame ID number.
- Applicants who received their offer through TISC, UAC or GEMSAS may have their Tertiary Admissions Centre (TAC) ID number in their offer letter. If this is the case, your Notre Dame ID number will be provided to you in future correspondence.
- Please use the number on your offer letter when completing the acceptance form.
Your offer letter will also contain the program name and code, the School and Faculty it belongs to, the campus where your study will be undertaken, the date of commencement of the program, and any conditions of offer.
If you have misplaced your offer letter please contact the Admissions team via email admissions@nd.edu.au (domestic students) or international@nd.edu.au (international students) to have it reissued.
Step B – USI (Unique Student Identifier)
You will need to provide your USI (Unique Student Identifier) when completing the acceptance form. Your USI is an Australian government-issued identifier, created once only and used for all future studies at any educational institution across Australia. It is compulsory for all students commencing tertiary studies (onshore) to provide a valid USI and, as of 2023, it is a requirement for all graduating students.
If you have previously undertaken tertiary or VET studies in Australia, you may already have a USI and if so, will not need to reapply. You can find your USI on the Australian Government’s USI webpage.
If you do not already have a USI, you can create one via the Australian Government’s USI webpage.
- Please note that students can only apply for a USI once they are onshore.
- International students should accept their offer as soon as possible and provide their USI once they are onshore.
- Students studying offshore, including students at the CIS Auckland Campus, do not need to provide a USI and should accept their offer via the Offshore Acceptance Form.
Please have your USI handy for completing your acceptance form (Step D below).
Step C – Proof of Citizenship
Domestic applicants will need to submit a valid copy of proof of citizenship/residency status with the acceptance form if proof has not already been provided. The Admissions team may not be able to progress your acceptance without these documents. Proof of citizenship/residency status is required to ensure students are charged the correct fee and to confirm eligibility to defer fees via government FEE-HELP schemes.
Acceptable proof of citizenship/residence is:
- Valid Australian or New Zealand passport
- Certificate of Australian citizenship
- International passport, along with a valid permit/visa (e.g. permanent/temporary residence permit or resident return visa), or official email from the Department of Home Affairs
- Australian birth certificate*
*If you were born in Australia after 20 August 1986 and both your parents were born overseas, your birth certificate alone will be insufficient proof of citizenship. In this instance, you will be required to provide alternative documentation or evidence that at least one of your parents was an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of your birth.
Step D – Complete and Submit your Acceptance
Conditional offers
If you received a ‘conditional offer’, you are required to meet the conditions outlined in the offer letter. Please refer to your offer letter for details. You will need to demonstrate that you have met the conditions of your offer letter prior to enrolment.
If you are unable to meet the conditions of your offer letter immediately, you are encouraged to accept your offer and provide evidence of meeting the conditions via email to admissions@nd.edu.au as soon as they are available.
Please note that all early offers are conditional on applicants completing WACE / HSC (or equivalent) and receiving an ATAR. Applicants will only be notified if they fail to meet this requirement.
Advanced Standing (if applicable)
If you’ve undertaken prior tertiary study or relevant work experience, you may be eligible for Advanced Standing (also referred to as Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL). Applications for Advanced Standing should be submitted as early as possible after you have accepted your offer, to allow time for assessment and allocation of approved credit.
For information regarding Advanced Standing and to access the application form, please refer to our Advanced Standing page.
Accept
You are now ready to accept your offer!
Defer, Change, or Decline your Offer
Deferring commencement of your program
You may defer the commencement of your study for up to one year (two semesters [teaching periods]). If you wish to defer commencement, you must:
- Accept your offer first.
- Complete & submit the Deferred Commencement Application form by the close of business on the first day of the teaching period.
Any requests beyond the first day of the teaching period must be submitted as a Leave of Absence rather than deferred commencement. Late deferral requests will only be considered on a case-by case basis.
Please note that some high-demand degrees do not permit deferrals, including but not limited to, Doctor of Medicine, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery (Fremantle), and Master of Physiotherapy.
Please note that where deferrals are not permitted, a leave of absence will not be approved to facilitate a deferral.
Changing your program
If you change your mind about what you want to study after you have received an offer, contact the Admissions team via admissions@nd.edu.au for advice. Please be aware that some degrees have higher entry requirements, and your application may have to be reassessed.
Decline your offer
Should your circumstances change, and you no longer wish to study at Notre Dame, please advise in writing to admissions@nd.edu.au prior to the first day of the teaching period (semester) to avoid financial penalty. If you wish to withdraw after the first day of the teaching period (semester), you must complete and submit a Withdrawal from the University form.
Fee and Government HELP Loan Information
Your offer letter will contain the fee structure of the program you have been offered and indicate if there is a Commonwealth Government HELP loan available. For information regarding Tuition Fees, Student Services and Amenities Fees, HELP loans, and financial assistance, please refer to our Fees, Costs, and Scholarships page.
Some degrees and courses also have other non-tuition costs associated with them, including textbooks, calculators, and practicum-related expenses. View non-tuition costs on our Other Costs page.
For information regarding Commonwealth Government HELP loans, visit the Australian Government Study Assist website.
You may also be eligible for a range of scholarships that can assist with the cost of study. View more information on our Scholarships page.
University Regulations and Policies
- Students are expected to maintain standards of behaviour as outlined in the Code of Conduct: Students, while enrolled at the University.
- Students must also uphold the University’s standards of academic integrity. Breaches of academic integrity and/or the Code of Conduct will be managed as outlined in the Procedure: Academic Integrity and General Regulations.
- You should also familiarise yourself with the Policies, Procedures and Guidelines that will impact your studies at the University.
Important information
Student Profile
After accepting your offer and before you enrol, you will need to activate your Notre Dame account. Your account to access student systems and services including your student email, Student Centre and Blackboard.
Step A - Activate your Notre Dame Account
An account activation email will be sent to your personal email with a link to activate your account. The link expires after some time, and a new link will need to be provided if it expires.
- On your smartphone, install Okta Verify from the app store.
- Using a laptop access the Activate Account link provided in your Activation email.
- Enter your Notre Dame email address (student number@my.nd.edu.au) and select Next.
- Create your password
- Select Set up to finalise your Okta Verify account.
For information on password guidelines, please visit Password and Account Management.
If you do not receive an activation email, please contact the Admissions team via email to admissions@nd.edu.au (domestic students) or international@nd.edu.au (international students).
Step B - Setup Okta Verify Account
To safeguard your account and ensure the security of Notre Dame's systems, we use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) through the Okta Verify app.
Follow the instructions to below to finishing setting up Okta Verify on your smartphone:
- Open the Okta Verify app and select Add Account.
- Choose Organisation as account type.
- Select Skip if prompted to add from another device.
- Scan the QR code displayed on your laptop/desktop screen using the app.
- Select Enable for biometric/ device lock confirmation
- Select Done to complete the registration.
- Select Setup for Phone
- Enter Country Code and Mobile Number
- Select Receive a code via SMS
- Enter verification code select Verify to complete phone verification
View MFA and Okta Verify to learn more or view a video guide.
Step C - Access your Notre Dame email account
Your University email account (Office365) is one of the primary ways we will communicate with you. As a student, you are required to check your email weekly, and going forward, all emails to/from the University must be via your Notre Dame email account.
Enrol in your courses
It is now time to confirm which courses you should be undertaking in for your first semester at Notre Dame.
Step A - Get ready
There are several ways to complete your enrolment, either online or on-campus.
Program Planner
You can access your first semester planner to complete your enrolment at any time online using our Course Enrolment Form. Each planner outlines the preferred courses, start date, and class number for enrollment this semester.
Continue to Step B for your program-specific courses.1-on-1 Session
If you would like assistance, you can book a 1-on-1 session to speak with an advisor. They can answer queries about your program requirements and other essential matters that factor into your course selection over the phone, via email or during a 1-on-1 call.
Book a session using the booking link or under the Need Help section of your school enrolment page.
Step B - Confirm your courses (Mid Year Commencement)
Download the course enrolment guide for your school to view the course name and code, class number, and start dates for your program.
Important information
- The University Academic Calendar is divided into two Study Periods (1 and 2), which are further divided into Summer Term (ST) / Semester 1 (S1) and Winter Term (WT) / Semester 2 (S2). Classes which do not fit into one of these four sessions are referred to as ‘non-standard’.
- International students on a valid student visa must enrol in full-time study for their program duration.
Step C - Confirm your courses (First Year returning)
Use the campus location filter to access the enrolment page for your School. You will find the list of courses you will enrol in for the semester, handy information, your School’s contact details and more.
Please contact the Institute of Research to discuss offerings for 2021. Please email research@nd.edu.au or call 08 9433 0943
Important information
- The University Academic Calendar is divided into two Study Periods (1 and 2), which are further divided into Summer Term (ST) / Semester 1 (S1) and Winter Term (WT) / Semester 2 (S2). Classes which do not fit into one of these four sessions are referred to as ‘non-standard’.
- International students on a valid student visa must enrol in full-time study for their program duration.
Step D - Complete your enrolment
Please follow the steps below to enrol in your courses.
- Access the Course Enrolment Form
- Complete the form questions
- Agree to the declaration
- Click Submit to complete your course selection
Please note:
- International students on a valid student visa must enrol in full-time study for their program duration.
- You won’t be able to enrol in units held before the commencement date outlined on your offer letter.
- You can change your enrolment up until the Last Day to Add.
- You have until the census date to withdraw from any courses.
- If you have enrolled or submitted the Course Enrolment Form and wish to change or withdraw from your courses, please complete the Amendment to Course Enrolment Form.(off-campus) or access Student Centre (on-campus)
Step E - Select your timetable preferences
After you submit your enrolment for review, you will receive an email confirmation indicating that your submission was successful.
While we process your enrolment, please use the Timetable Search to look up the Course timetables and check your email for tutorial allocations.
- Timetable Sign-up flyer
- 2025 Draft Timetable Search
- Allocate+ for 2025 classes
- Guide: Timetable Web Search
Course Timetables are subject to change and should be checked regularly.
If you have any questions about how to search for course timetables or how to attend your lecturers and tutorials, please contact your school.
When your timetable is available, you will receive a notification to your student email. Additional information about Timetable Sign-up and Allocate+ is available on Calendars and Timetables.
Electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
Eligible students who are receiving a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or HELP loan will need to complete an Electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF).
If you are a student below, you are not required to complete an eCAF.
- International students
- Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students
- Students studying offshore (outside of Australia)
- Students undertaking a single, not for degree or audit courses
- Students undertaking micro-credential courses
What is an eCAF?
An eCAF is an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form that eligible students complete to defer the payment of their tuition fees through HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, both of which are part of the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Programs.
An eCAF is also a requirement to access reduced (subsidised) tuition fees available to students who are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
Once enrolments open, you will receive an email invitation from the Australian Government (usually to the personal email address you provided on your application) to complete an eCAF via ecafsystem@education.gov.au. Please ensure you check your junk mail folder.
Complete your eCAF (if eligible)
Changes to eCAF for 2025
The University is responding in various ways to the impact of a cyber incident on our Student Management System. To ensure you are not disadvantaged, we are collaborating with the Commonwealth Department of Education to extend the Census and Academic Penalty dates for Study Period 1.
This approach allows you to continue your studies while we work with the Department to restore access to eCAFs. You can find a summary of the changes to the Census and Academic Penalty dates on our Calendars and Timetables page.
Visit our 2025 Fees Support page to learn how to manage your fees, including completing your eCAF and checking your Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) and Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) payments.
Completing your eCAF
To complete your eCAF, you need your Australian Government Tax File Number (TFN). If you do not yet have a Tax File Number (TFN), you should apply for one immediately, as it can take up to 28 days to be processed.
Further information on how to apply for a TFN can be found on the Australian Taxation Office website.
Once you have applied for your TFN, send a copy of your Certificate of Application and your receipt to student.fees@nd.edu.au. The Fees team will then work with you to complete your eCAF once your TFN has been processed.
Can't find your eCAF?
If you cannot find your invitation to complete an eCAF, please contact the Fees team who can help to resend this to you.
eCAF and Study Assistance
Ensure you read through the relevant information booklets linked below and visit Study Assist for further information on eligibility, Government assistance and loan schemes.
Study Assist Booklets:
- 2025 Commonwealth supported places and HECS-HELP information booklet | StudyAssist
- 2025 FEE-HELP information booklet | StudyAssist
Additional information regarding tuition fees, eCAF & how to contact our Student Fees team for any further assistance is located on our Fees page.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) allows Notre Dame to invest in opportunities and services that improve the experience of all students. The SSAF funds non-academic services across all campuses, based on feedback from our students on the services they value the most - from student advocacy and advice to student wellbeing, or clubs and societies.
SSAF is charged each semester, and invoices will be made available to download from Student Centre (on-campus only) at the start of each semester, separately to tuition fees. All upfront payments are due by the Census date of each semester, as stated on the invoice.
Students may be eligible to defer their payment through the SA-HELP loan scheme, so there is no upfront cost. Learn more information on the SA-HELP loan scheme on the Study Assist SA-HELP site. It is not mandatory to submit a SA-HELP eCAF as you are also able to pay your SSAF upfront.
For more information visit Student Services and Amenities Fee.
Welcome to O-Week Semester 2
14-18 July 2025
During Orientation, we have a week full of fun activities including welcome events and information sessions to welcome you to Notre Dame! Stay tuned for when you can register and build a custom schedule that suits you!
Accepted your offer? You are now ready to activate your profile.
Now you’ve activated your profile and set up your OKTA verify, you are ready to enrol.
Now that you are enrolled, it's time to submit your eCAF.
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