Withdrawal dates

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Withdrawal dates

Fees due date

Your tuition fees must be paid before the census date. This allows the University time to process your payment and update your student account.

The due date is shown on your statement of account in SIMO.
To avoid overdue notices and late payment fees:
- Pay your fees by the due date, or
- Ensure your HELP loan preference is recorded (if eligible).

For fee due dates, visit the Money Matters - When to Pay page.

Census date

The census date is the deadline to finalise your enrolment and fees for the teaching period.

Before the census date:

You can withdraw without financial liability.
Any fee credit will remain in your student account.
You may apply for a refund if you discontinue your studies. International Student refund applications will be assessed in accordance with the International Student Tuition Fee Refund Policy.

After the census date:

You will remain financially liable for any withdrawn units.

International students on a student visa should seek advice before withdrawing from a course or unit(s).

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Academic penalty date

This date confirms your academic participation in a unit.

To avoid a WF (withdrawn fail) grade:

Withdraw from your course or unit(s) on or before this date.

Note: This does not apply to VET, honours, research masters or doctoral thesis units.

For assistance, Contact ECU

Administrative Date

This is a key deadline for students receiving Commonwealth assistance. It ensures the timely submission of required forms.

What do do by this date:

Submit your electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) if you are enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Provide supporting documents confirming your eligibility for Commonwealth support (e.g. long term residency evidence for New Zealand citizens applying for a HELP loan).

If you miss this date:

An encumbrance will be placed on your student record.
You will lose access to University services until the form is submitted.

When is it?

The Administrative Date is one week before the census date or on the fee due date, whichever is later.