Can I apply to reduce my enrolment load (study part-time)?
Student visa holders can only reduce their enrolment load (study part-time) on grounds of compassionate and compelling circumstances.
Compassionate and compelling circumstances are defined as circumstances outside a student’s control that impact the student’s ability to study. See the compassionate and compelling circumstances page for examples and evidence requirements.
Deadline to apply
If your circumstances have changed and you may not be able to study full-time you should seek urgent advice from your Program Manager or College Academic Services team. You must do this as soon as possible to allow time for advice and approval to amend your enrolment before your class census date/s.
Your class census dates are shown on your Statement of Enrolment and in Enrolment Online.
You should NOT change your enrolment until after you have received formal approval to reduce your enrolment load (see application process below). If you reduce your enrolment load without approval, RMIT may reject your application and you may not be issued with a new CoE.
If you have been approved to reduce your enrolment load you must ensure you drop relevant classes before the census date to avoid financial liability.
How to apply to reduce your enrolment load
If you feel you meet compassionate and compelling circumstances and you wish to apply for a reduced load, you must:
- Contact your Program Manager or College to discuss your situation as soon as possible
Please note: You should NOT change your enrolment as you must continue to remain enrolled in a full-time load until you have formal approval to reduce your enrolment load
- After discussion with your Program Manager or College, download and complete the Application to Reduce Enrolment Load Form (PDF, 526KB)
- Submit your completed form and evidence to support your application to Student Connect.
If your application is approved, you may then reduce your enrolment by dropping classes in Enrolment Online.
