Learning and Teaching Unit
There are several dates throughout the year which are important. These dates refer to teaching periods, when you can withdraw or amend your study program, the holiday periods and when you have exams. There are also dates when you should arrive in Australia, pay your fees and when you can expect your results.
You should arrive in Australia in time to participate in orientation to UniSA for International Students. In 20109, study period 2 orientation for International Students is from 15 to Friday 19 February. Study Abroad and Exchange students will also begin from Monday 15 February 2010.
Note that some programs have different commencement dates. You should check your Confirmation of Enrolment and Confirmation of Admission letters for the dates relevant to your program.
Further information on 2010 dates
The University of South Australia has 2 main study periods of 14 weeks each. In 2010, study period 2 is from 1 March - 2 July. Study period 5 is from 26 July - 26 November. A summer school is offered in some schools beginning in November.
Note that some programs have different commencement dates. You should check your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and Confirmation of Admission letters for the dates relevant to your program.
If the program you are enrolled in has exam assessment, the exams are held at the end of each semester. In 2010, the examination period is between 21 June - 4 July for study period 2 and 15 - 28 November for study period 5.
If you are a first year student, you would normally have paid your fees in part or full prior to your arrival, in order to obtain your student visa. In 2010, fees for study period two should be paid by 15 March. Fees for study period five should be paid by 15 August. You will be advised in an invoice from the University of the final date to pay your fees.
Further information on 2010 dates
If you wish to withdraw from a course, you are strongly advised to do so prior to the final date for payment of fees in each semester. If you withdraw after the payment date, you will not receive a refund and you will receive a grade of 'Withdraw without Fail' or 'Withdrawn Fail' for the course. This will be recorded in your academic record.
If you wish to not pay fees for a particular course then you must withdraw before the Census date for that course. If you withdraw after the Census date you are still liable for the full amount of fees and will receive either a 'Withdraw without Fail' or 'Withdraw Fail' for the course, dependent upon the time you withdraw. As above, this grade will be recorded in your academic record.
This is different for each course. Please check with Campus Central.
If you withdraw from a course before the Census date, you are eligible for a refund for that course fee. Refunds are generally not paid out to you, but will be credited to the next study period enrolment at this university.
You may withdraw from your program at any time. However, you should be aware that if you withdraw from the program before the start of classes, you will be eligible for a greater refund of your tuition fees than if you withdraw later in the study period. Please see your fees policy (which you would have received upon being accepted at the University).
Before you withdraw from your program, you must see an International Student Officer at the Learning and Teaching Unit on your campus.
The official dates for results are from:
Your results will be posted to the address you have indicated on your enrolment form, i.e. either your home country address or your semester address (Australian residence). Check to make sure that your address details are up to date before the exam period begins.
The holiday periods in the year 2010 are:
