Student Hub: Subject Selection

It is important that you select your subject as per your normal study mode, whether you are a domestic or international student.

For the near future, we will continue to deliver all subjects online to ensure the safety of our staff and students while concerns about the spread of COVID-19 remain.

Please note the following:

• Class options with a day and time listed will be delivered online in Blackboard via Collaborate Ultra.
• You are expected to attend the Collaborate session as scheduled in your timetable.
• Your Collaborate Ultra session may not run for the full time listed on your timetable (for example, 11am to 2pm). Your Learning Facilitator will confirm this in your first week of classes. We advise that you use the remaining time to connect with other students in your class or work on assessment tasks for the week.

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It is important that you select your subject as per your normal online study mode, whether you are a domestic or international student.

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The Australian Government has announced changes to student visa arrangements to ensure International students are not further disadvantaged by COVID-19. You can also check information on the Home Affairs website about student visas.

COIVD-19 Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
If your Student Visa is about to expire, you are unable to return home, you do not meet the requirements for another visa or you do not have access to sufficient funds to pay a further visa application, then you may be eligible for the new COVID-19 Temporary Activity Visa – click here to find out more.

Please contact your Agent for more details.

Due to COVID-19, authorities have provided assurance that exceptions are being made to the usual attendance requirements. This means that there is flexibility around the amount of study an international student is able to do online at present.

Some examples could include:

• diagnosis of COVID-19
• supporting family members diagnosed with COVID-19
• undergoing quarantine or self-isolation

As long as students remain enrolled with their provider and the assessment requirements of the course allow it, authorities will be flexible on the location of the student, the mode of delivery, and accept that minimum face-to-face teaching requirements may not be met at this time.

If you choose to return to your home country, or you have already returned, you are able to continue to study online. Please notify Student Services of your departure if you decide to leave Australia.

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) has sanctioned universities to teach international students online during this period.

International students are required to study full-time.

Students are expected to maintain a full-time study load, which means enrolling in at least three subjects per study period, unless on an approved leave of absence. Your course structure will show the typical subject load for your course. For most students this is 8 subjects per year.

Check out your Course Structure. This includes a recommended study path for your course which will help you map out what you have already completed and what you have left to complete

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If you are having trouble selecting from the subjects available, get in contact with Student Services or your Success Coach. They can help you through what is on offer and what is part of your course progression.

For classes with combined theory and practical components, we will continue to deliver the theory classes online and reschedule the practical classes when the campuses reopen. For subjects where the practical component comprises the majority of the learning experience, including supervised student clinics, classes will resume when the campuses reopen.

All decisions are centred on ensuring we maintain the same high quality of course and subject learning outcomes and meeting graduate professional standards.

You can make changes to your subjects or class times in the Subject Selection Tool located within your My Account page.

To change course, you will need to complete a course transfer form. In order to get you into your new subjects on time, complete this form prior to the next study period starting. You can find your Course transfer form below:

• Course transfer form - Torrens University
• Course transfer form - Think Education

You can withdraw from a subject within the Subject Selection Tool in your My Account page or by letting us know in writing. Make sure you check the Key Dates section prior to making any changes to ensure you understand your financial liability.  Important dates to consider are your enrolment change deadline; census date and academic withdrawal date.

You can make changes to your subjects or class times in the Subject Selection Tool located within your My Account page.

• Ask: Success Coaches
• Contact: yoursuccesscoach@laureate.edu.au
• Login: Careers Connect

I am unable to select subjects online, what should I do?

If the Subject Selection Tool within your My Account is not appearing your course may have a different enrolment process. Please contact Student Services for further advice.

I have enrolled into my subjects but cannot see them in Blackboard, what do I do?

Subjects are available in Blackboard in the week before trimester starts. Any changes to your enrolment may take up to 48 hours to appear in Blackboard. If you are still unable to view your subjects after 48 hours please contact Student Services for further assistance.

I cannot log into my My Account/Blackboard, what do I do?

Try resetting your password on the login home page. You'll receive instructions via email to update your details.

If you have already done this and still can't log in click here to send an enquiry to Blackboard Support Team so they can help you.

How do I find out what subjects are on offer this trimester?

Subjects available for study in the next Study Period, are available within the Subject Selection Tool located within your My Account. Please note: Not all subjects are offered every Study Period. 

I want to enrol into a subject but cannot see it on the timetable, what do I do?

If a subject is not available for you to enrol in it is usually because it is not being offered within the study period.

You will need to select another subject within your course.

If no alternatives can be selected, contact Your Success Coach for further advice.

I want to enrol in a subject but it is full, what do I do?

If you find that the subject you wish to enrol into is full, you may have the ability to select waitlist. If you have selected the waitlist option, you will be contacted with any potential updates or new spaces available. To avoid disappointment, we recommend selecting a class with remaining spaces.

How can I get a copy of my Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN)?

Access your CAN in your My Account. You will receive a CAN if you pay for your studies using VET FEE HELP, VET Student Loan or FEE HELP.

Log in to My Account and go to your Personal Account section to find all of your CAN documents.

Can I get a copy of my invoice?

Yes. Invoices are available in the Personal Account section of your My Account. Select Fees from the list available to bring up all invoices and credit notes that have been issued to you during your studies. When you enrol into a new subject, you will receive a new invoice.

What is a credit note?

A credit note is formal advice that you no longer need to pay the invoice you were issued for that subject.

You will only receive a credit note if you change your enrolment, such as changing subjects or withdrawing from a subject.

When does the next Study Period start?

See the Key Dates section of this site for further information.

When can I enrol into my subjects?

Enrolments open 1-2 months prior to the commencement of the next Study Period.

If you study in a Trimester based course and have not received re-enrolment information by the end of week 9 please contact Student Services

When do I have to be enrolled by?

To avoid missing out, it is recommended you enrol as soon as possible as some high demand subjects will fill up quickly.

If you need to change your enrolment after you receive your results, you can do so in the Subject Selection Tool located in My Account

When is Census Date?

Visit the Key Dates page for Census and other important dates.

Who does census date apply to?

Census Date applies to domestic students enrolled in FEE-HELP or VET Student Loan enabled courses only.

Census Date does not apply to International students. Please see more information on the International student page

Please contact Student Services if you have any further questions.