The following dates are the last day for discontinuance of a subject for it to be classified as discontinued: (a) for a subject taught and assessed in the first half-year, 9 May 1997; (b) for a subject taught and assessed in the second half-year, 3 October 1997; (c) for a subject taught and assessed over the whole of the teaching year, 3 October 1997.
In exceptional circumstances the dean may approve the classification of a subject as discontinued between the dates above and the end of the appropriate teaching period.
Diploma and masters degree candidates defined as coursework candidates who discontinue studies prior to the census date for the semester may be eligible for a refund of part of the student amenities fees paid. For a full refund, all subjects must be discontinued by 14 March 1997 for first semester and by 25 July for second semester. In other cases a partial refund may be given. No refund will be given after the census dates (31 March in first semester and 31 August in second semester).
Masters degree candidates defined as research candidates admitted to candidature during the year who discontinue all studies, complete their course, or are formally permitted to intermit their studies may be eligible for a refund depending on the number of full calendar months for which they are not enrolled during the year.
Masters degree candidates who have completed their coursework subjects and candidates enrolled for the research component of their course only and who submit their thesis during the year may be eligible for a refund of the student amenities fee according to the same principles outlined above for masters degree candidates defined as research candidates.
Diploma and masters degree candidates defined as coursework candidates who withdraw from subjects or units in accordance with the selection and enrolment procedures outlined above so that their course is reduced to a part-time load, or from a part-time level 1 to a part-time level 2 load, may receive a refund of the difference between the levels of fees in accordance with the proportion outlined in the above.
Students who consider that they are eligible for a refund must lodge a completed and signed refund claim form with the central administration office. Students who have discontinued all studies during the year (including those granted intermissions) must also return their student identity card to the university before any refund can be made. Refunds will be paid only by cheque, normally within three weeks of lodgement of the claim, although refunds on claims lodged early in the year will not be processed until March.
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