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Deferment
Deferment enables students who have just gained entry to a tertiary course, but who have not yet enrolled, to delay starting the course. Deferment is usually for one year only and not all tertiary institutions will allow deferment of their courses.
Applicants who are wishing to defer their offer are advised to contact the university's Admissions office for specific institution policies on deferment.
How do I defer an offer?
If the institution you have received a QTAC offer from allows deferment, you can usually defer your offer by selecting a defer option when responding to the offer. (The exception is CQUniversity, see below for details.) After you defer your offer, you will receive a letter from the institution advising you of any further action required.
Is deferment different to a leave of absence?
Yes. Students who are enrolled at a tertiary institution and want to stop studying for a period of time must apply to the institution for a leave of absence. Students should refer to the tertiary institution's handbook or contact their enrolment office to obtain information about an institution's leave of absence policy.
Institution policies - 2010/2011 Admissions
Australian Catholic University - 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
Applicants who are offered an undergraduate place commencing in either semester 1 or 2, 2011 may defer their study until 2012.
Australian Maritime College - 1300 363 864
Applicants offered an undergraduate place at AMC may apply to defer their study. For information on deferment criteria contact the Student Centre, ph 1300 363 864. Applicants do not need to re-apply through QTAC for their deferred place unless wishing to apply for other QTAC courses.
Bond University - 1800 074 074 (Freecall)
With the exception of scholarship recipients and for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, deferment is granted on application for the majority of courses.
Christian Heritage College - (07) 3347 7900
Applicants offered a place commencing in March 2011 can automatically defer their studies for six to twelve months. Applicants offered a place commencing mid-year may be able to defer their studies, contact Christian Heritage College to confirm requirements.
CQUniversity - 13CQuni (13 27 86)
Deferment is available for successful applicants once they have accepted their offer through QTAC and CQUniversity's student system.
Endeavour College of Natural Health - (07) 3257 1883
Contact Endeavour to discuss course deferment.
Griffith University - 1800 154 055 (Freecall)
Most applicants offered an undergraduate program at GU for 2011 may defer their program until 2012. The only exceptions are programs for which specific admission requirements apply such as Queensland Conservatorium programs, Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art and Bachelor of Nursing - Post-Registration. More information is available at www.griffith.edu.au/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/starting-at-griffith.
James Cook University - 1800 246 446 (Freecall)
Successful applicants can defer the start of their course for a maximum period of 12 months if offered a place for semester 1 and a maximum of six months if offered a place for semester 2. Deferral for Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry courses is subject to faculty approval and successful applicants will be required to apply in writing.
Qantm College - 1300 136 933 (Freecall)
Qantm College does not offer deferment. Please contact the college to discuss your situation.
Queensland Institute of Business and Technology - (07) 3735 6900
Applicants who are offered a place at QIBT in 2010/2011 may apply to defer their studies until 2011/2012.
Queensland University of Technology - (07) 3138 2000
QUT allows all successful applicants to defer their undergraduate offer for one year except for courses with additional entry requirements; eg auditions, folios, interviews, questionnaires, Dean's Scholars, prior studies, and prior work experience. Applicants may be eligible for a further 12 month extension under special circumstances.
Visit deferment.qut.com for information.
Southbank Institute of Technology - 13 72 48
Deferment is not permitted. In exceptional circumstances, such as injury or ill-health, an application for leave of absence may be made to the Institute Director through a career counsellor. Only in exceptional circumstances will a leave of absence be granted after commencement of classes.
Southern Cross University - 1800 626 481 (Freecall)
To request deferment you must respond to your QTAC offer using the deferment option by the nominated response date. You must also submit a request for deferment direct to Southern Cross University and comply with their deferment requirements. Approved deferments are for 12 months. The applicant does not need to re-apply through QTAC unless wishing to apply for other QTAC preferences.
TAFE Queensland - contact the relevant institute
Deferment of enrolment is not permitted for TAFE Queensland programs offered through QTAC. In exceptional circumstances such as an injury or ill health, an application for leave of absence may be made to the Institute Director through a Student Counsellor where practicable. Only in exceptional circumstances will a leave of absence be granted after the commencement of classes.
The University of Queensland - (07) 3365 2203
Deferments are available for a period of up to two years to students who are offered a Commonwealth supported place at the beginning of the year. To request deferment respond to your QTAC offer using the deferment option by the offer response date specified in your QTAC offer.
Your deferment will be automatically approved and UQ will send written notification in September advising deferred students of the enrolment process. Requests to postpone commencement until semester 2 should be referred to the relevant Faculty office administering the program.
Deferments are not available for students who are offered a place for second semester.
An approved deferment is rescinded if an applicant undertakes any tertiary studies at a bachelor level or higher during the period of deferment or fails to complete their enrolment by the date specified by the University.
University of New England - 1800 818 865 (Freecall)
Successful applicants for admission can apply to defer their enrolment for up to two years.
University of Southern Queensland - 1800 811 380 (Freecall)
Deferment is available for undergraduate students for one year except in those programs where permitting deferral would jeopardise conduct of the program.
University of the Sunshine Coast - (07) 5430 2890
USC will allow students to defer all programs for up to two years.
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