(1) This Policy is effective from 19 September 2019. (2) This Policy outlines the University's administrative requirements regarding the process of admission, enrolment and fees and charges for students. (3) This Policy applies to all University units and courses except higher degrees by research (HDR), short courses and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. (4) The University may admit to its courses, persons who meet eligibility criteria subject to relevant selection policies and procedures. (5) All persons studying at the University must enrol or re-enrol each year. (6) The University will provide enrolment information and course planning advice to students and prospective students. (7) The University may determine a quota of places for each course or unit. (8) In accordance with external and University legislation, the University will levy fees and amend the amounts from time to time. (9) The Vice-Chancellor will determine fees charged to students. (10) The University will provide comprehensive and accessible information on fees and charges for students and will ensure that their administration is consistent with the published information and in accordance with the legislation and relevant University policies and procedures. (11) The University reserves the right to exclude, terminate or discontinue a student's enrolment. (12) The University will publish dates on the Deakin University website each year detailing the academic and financial penalties associated with unit or course withdrawals. (13) The University will ensure that: (14) Students are responsible for: (15) After receiving a place in a course, applicants may apply to defer their studies for up to 24 months or for longer periods in special circumstances. (16) After commencing a course, a student may apply for intermission of up to 12 months, or for longer periods in special circumstances. (17) A student may withdraw from any course or unit at their discretion. However, students must consider the possible consequences of a withdrawal on future course progress, availability of units, fees, status as a student and scholarships. (18) A student may apply to undertake study at another Australian tertiary institution or at an overseas tertiary institution and have their approved studies credited towards their Deakin University degree. (19) Subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for Admission (see Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) policy) a person who wishes to complete a single unit of study offered by the University without undertaking an award course may apply for admission as a non-award student. (20) The Admission Process, Enrolment, Fees and Charges procedure documents how to comply with this Policy. (21) For the purpose of this Policy:Admission Process, Enrolment, Fees and Charges policy
Section 1 - Preamble
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Policy
Section 5 - Procedure
Section 6 - Definitions
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