Overloading of courses is permitted under special circumstances and requires permission from the Science Student Centre.

This may be permitted in certain cases if you have entered the program with advanced standing or can show exceptional proficiency in the subject. You must have a signed letter of permission from the course authority and file a Variation of Enrolment form at the Science Student Centre.

You will only be allowed to do this under special circumstances. You need to consult with the Science Student Centre for advice on requirements and permission. Please note that permitted enrolment into a course after the HECS Census date may attract an administration late fee.

Once a course is full, the Student Online Enrolment system will prevent you from enrolling. However, you may be able to obtain permission to enrol even in these circumstances if approved by the course coordinator. You will need to obtain written and signed permission from the course coordinator and bring it to the Science Student Centre.

Address these concerns with the BABS Student Office and they will suggest the best way to proceed.

 

You should seek assistance at the BABS Student Office.

 

You should seek assistance at the BABS Student Office.

 

On some occasions sickness, misadventure, or other circumstance beyond your control may prevent you from completing a course requirement or attending or submitting assessable work for a course. Special consideration applies for the above circumstances, if you believe you have been affected for a course assesment you will need to apply for special consideration to the University.

 

• Official UNSW Special Consideration Website

Such withdrawal will only be approved for students who have special or extenuating circumstances that prevent them from successfully completing that course. Such circumstances include medical illness or misadventure or family emergencies, and usually require supporting documentation such as medical certificates or letters from a counseling professional. Reasons such as a course being too hard, not wanting to do the course anymore or you did not get around to dropping the course earlier will not be considered.

 

The Application for Special Permission to Withdraw from a Course Without Failure form is for students who wish to withdraw from a course without penalty, after the deadline.

 

It is important to note that, if you are given permission to withdraw from one or more courses without failure after the HECS census deadline, your HECS or fee liability is not automatically removed. You will need to apply through UNSW Student Central for HECS/ Fee exemptions.

Students wishing to defer studies for 1-2 semesters should complete a Course Withdrawal and Leave Application and return it to the Science Student Office. These forms can be collected from UNSW Student Central. First-year, local students will need to reapply through UAC to gain re-enrolment back into UNSW. However, rest assured, your place at University is held for you. Re-enrolling information for all students on leave will be sent to you by the Admissions Office when you receive your official letter of Notification of Leave. Program leave is usually restricted to a total of two sessions over the period of your degree and applications for leave in excess of two sessions will only be approved in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Program authority.

 

 

International Students who are considering a leave of absence from UNSW are encouraged to consult with International Student Services for advice regarding leave entitlements and visa regulations.