Select and enrol in your next set of subjects
Towards the end of each study period you'll need to select and enrol in your next set of subjects
Subject Selection information for T1, 2021
You will be able to select your subjects for T1 from 30 November 2020 to 26 February, 2021.
For students who are onshore in Australia, in T1, 2021 we provide you with a choice of on campus or online study.
Please ensure you select classes relevant to your home campus only.
Here's how to prepare for Trimester 1, 2021 subject selection.
Check your course structure to decide on and choose your subjects:
Check the subject selection quick reference guides below to familiarise yourself with the process.
Make sure you are choosing classes at your home campus.
If you need further help with subject selection, send an email with your name, student ID and a brief outline of what you need assistance with to helpmeenrol@laureate.edu.au.
Top tips for subject selection
- Pick the right term or study period, e.g. Trimester 1 HE 2021.
- Choose classes based at your home campus.
- When viewing the Student Portal on a mobile device, click "View desktop version" to see all panels in your subject selection tool.
- If you having issues, refresh your browser or open the Student Portal in an incognito window.
Choose the correct campus for your subjects and classes
When you are in the Register for Classes view, each class option shows where the class will be held.This will show options for all campuses, including those from other states. You must choose a class at your home campus.
Here's how to check your home campus.
In your Student Portal, go to your Student Profile to view the campus where your course is based.
I am a campus-based student
There are three ways your classes can be delivered:
- Face to face, on campus class
- On campus - delivered online with a set day and time
- On campus - delivered online with no set day or time
1. Face to face, on campus class
- You will attend this class in a room at your home campus, at the allocated day and time.
- You will follow the weekly study pattern and assessment deadlines.
The Student Portal will show as:
2. On campus - delivered online with a set day and time
- This is a virtual class scheduled at a day and time (a Blackboard Collaborate session) but taken online.
- Select the class linked to your home campus.
- You will follow the weekly study pattern and assessment deadlines.
The Student Portal will show as:
3. On campus - delivered online with no set day or time
- This is a virtual online class.
- Select the class linked to your home campus.
- You may be required to attend an online Blackboard Collaborate session. Your lecturer will confirm the day and time.
- You will follow the weekly study pattern and assessment deadlines.
There are currently no classes of this type showing in Student Portal.
I am an online campus student
Your course is delivered virtually and is 100% online. You can only select an Online Campus class.
There are two ways your online classes can be delivered:
- Online - delivered online with a set day and time
- Online - delivered online with no set day or time
1. Online - delivered online with a set day and time
- This is a virtual class scheduled at a specific day and time (via a Blackboard Collaborate session).
- You will follow the weekly study pattern and assessment deadlines.
The Student Portal will show as:
2. Online - delivered online with no set day and time
- You may be required to attend an online Blackboard Collaborate session. Your lecturer will confirm the day and time.
- You will follow the weekly study pattern and assessment deadlines.
The Student Portal will show as:
Alternate Student Portals
If you are enrolled in one of the following courses then you will need to access your specific student portal.
| Course | Your student portal link |
|---|---|
| Diploma of Nursing | MyAccount |
|
Vocational Courses (VET) |
|
|
GCDT20 Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence |
|
|
TULC |
Select subjects and register for classes
Steps
1. Go the Student Portal - you will need to log in with your student email address and password.
2. From the Landing Page, click Subject Selection.
3. Click Register for Classes. Select the Study Period (e.g. Trimester 3, 2020) and your course, and then continue.
4. Select the next subject/s in the list as these align with your course structure. You must select one subject a time.
- All subjects are listed in the left column. Any marked with a green dot are those you have completed, have credit for, or are currently enrolled in. Meeting time = your class time.
- All class options for the subject will appear in the top right column.
- This will show options for all campuses, including those from other states. Please make sure you select the campus relevant to your CAMPUS only.
- Students from our Online Campus must select online classes only.
- You can view more information (description, prerequisites, lecturer etc) by clicking on the subject name.
5. Add the class you want.
6. Click SUBMIT to finalise your class registration. You can do this after each subject if you prefer.
What happens after I select subjects and register for classes?
After you successfully register in your classes, you should expect to receive your invoice via your Office 365 student email. Invoices are sent to all students, upfront paying or FEE-HELP. You will see the fee amount and due date on the invoice.
Check the full instructions at the Student Portal page.
Choosing classes at the correct campus
Finding your home campus
In your Student Portal, go to your Student Profile to view the campus where your course is based.
When you are in the Register for Classes view, each class option shows where the class will be held.This will show options for all campuses, including those from other states.
Campus-based student
There are two class types for you to choose from:
Face-to-face class
- You will attend this class at your campus.
- You must choose a class at your home campus.
- Meeting Times will show a day, time, building and room number.
Online class
- This class is delivered virtually.
- You will follow the weekly study pattern and assessment deadlines.
- You may be required to attend an online Blackboard Collaborate session. Your lecturer will confirm the day and time.
- You must choose a class at your home campus.
- Meeting Times will show a day, time, building, or the room number as ONLINE.
Online campus student
- You are a fully online (FOL) student and can only select an online campus class.
- You will follow the weekly study pattern and assessment deadlines.
- You may be required to attend an online Blackboard Collaborate session. Your lecturer will confirm the day and time.
- Under Meeting Times for this class it will show the building and room as ONLINE or there will be no information listed.
Changing your enrolment
In your Student Portal, you can:
- withdraw from (or drop) a subject
- change to another class time
Check the full instructions at the Student Portal page.
What if I can't drop or change a subject?
DROP option does not appear
- You may be trying to withdraw from the only subject you are enrolled in and will be blocked from doing so.
- You will need to contact student services or submit either of the following Torrens University forms or Think Education forms.
- Application for Withdrawal
- Application for Timetable Change
- Student Services registered you for a class manually
- You will need to submit either of the following Torrens University forms or Think Education forms.
- Application for Withdrawal
- Application for Timetable Change
- You may need to refresh/clear your browser cache or open the Student Portal in an incognito browser window.
View class registration and timetable
Now you can check which classes you are registered in, and print your schedule.
Steps
- Navigate to the Student Landing Page.
- Click Subject Selection.
- Click View Registration Information.
- Review your schedule.
You can also print your timetable by clicking on the Printer button (in the top right hand corner).
Instructions for students enrolled in the following course:
- Vocational Courses (VET)
- GCDT20 Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence
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TULC
Subject selection instructions - alternate Student Portal
How to enrol
Enrolling into your subjects is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Step 1 – Refer to your course structure for what subjects to choose next
Find your course structure here:
Step 2 – Log in to My Account
Step 3 – Use the Subject Selection tool to choose your classes
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Changing your enrolment
How do I change class times?
To keep studying a subject but move to a class at another time, make changes to your timetable in the Subject Selection Tool in My Account.
How do I change subjects?
You can withdraw from one subject and enrol in another within the Subject Selection Tool in My Account.
Note: Changes made after the census or withdrawal date may incur a cost or affect your academic record - check the Key Dates before making any changes.
How do I withdraw from a subject?
You can withdraw from a subject by:
- Changing your enrolment in My Account, or
- Letting us know in writing by emailling us:
Torrens Students: studentservices@torrens.edu.au
THINK Students: studentservices@think.edu.au
Note: Changes made after the census or withdrawal date may incur a cost or affect your academic record - check the key dates first.
Additional information
International students
As an international student, you'll need to keep these important visa requirements in mind.
As per the National Code 2018 visa requirements, you must:
- Maintain full-time enrolment each trimester, which means enrolling into eight subjects per year.
- Only study a maximum of one-third or 33% of your course online
- Complete your course within the timeframe listed on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
It is also highly recommended that you follow your Course Structure. This will allow you to finish your course within the timeframe listed on your CoE.
If you have any questions on what subjects to select, chat with your Success Coach.
Students are reminded to seek advice from the Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) prior to making any variations on their enrolment as this may impact your Visa.
For Student Visa Changes due to COVID please refer to the below “I am an International Student” section.
For more information visit: Home Affairs
Course credit
Course credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have already completed a qualification, or have a lot of relevant professional experience, you may be able to credit this against parts of your studies with us.
You should apply for course credit/RPL as soon as your have your documents available. If you are selecting your subjects for the upcoming trimester and plan on applying for course credit/ RPL, ensure you don't enrol in this/these subject(s).
When you apply for credit please provide us with as much supporting documentation as possible, including:
- Learning outcomes
- Copy of Academic Transcript/s
- Copy of Statement of Attainment/s
- Course or subject outlines
- Program of study (including content)
- Learning and assessment approaches
Application forms:
Deadline for submitting your application
Applications for course credit must be received by Week 2.
Can I change to another course?
To change courses, complete and submit a course transfer form:
Email your completed form to Student Services (studentservices@torrens.edu.au or studentservices@think.edu.au), or hand it in to your Student Services team.
Do this well in advance to make sure you can start your new course in the next available study period.
Contact Student Services for additional help.
Can I take a Leave of Absence?
Taking a Leave of Absence means you postpone your studies while remaining enrolled in your course.
You may apply to take a leave of absence from your course for up to a maximum of 12 months.
Note: If you are an International student you may only apply for a Leave of Absence under compassionate and compelling grounds.
Refer to the appropriate Enrolment and Attendance Policy below for further information:
To apply, you'll need to complete the appropriate Application for Leave of Absence (Deferral) form below:
For further information contact Student Services
Need help?
Come in to campus and speak to the helpful Student Services Advisors
| State | Campus |
|---|---|
| NSW | Kent St | Pyrmont | The Rocks | Ultimo | Blue Mountains |
| QLD | Brisbane |
| SA | Adelaide |
| VIC | Fitzroy | Flinders St |
| Online | Online campus students can drop in to their nearest campus. |
Chat to our expert teams:
Torrens University:
1300 575 803
studentservices@torrens.edu.au
Think Education:
1300 209 112
studentservices@think.edu.au
Fitzroy Campus Student Services:
03 9415 3333
sservices@laureate.net.au
If you’re not sure what subjects to choose and need help mapping out your course
Success Coach - yoursuccesscoach@laureate.edu.au
Course information
Need help?
Come in to campus and speak to the helpful Student Services Advisors
| State | Campus |
|---|---|
| NSW | Kent St | Pyrmont | The Rocks | Ultimo | Blue Mountains |
| QLD | Brisbane |
| SA | Adelaide |
| VIC | Fitzroy | Flinders St |
| Online | Online campus students can drop in to their nearest campus. |
Or you can send an email with your name, student ID and a brief outline of what you need assistance with to helpmeenrol@laureate.edu.au.