It is essential that you finish your program at RMIT by the expected date, which is the end date of your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). If your CoE is due to expire before you complete your studies, you can apply for a new one in certain circumstances.
RMIT will assess any request for a new CoE in line with the requirements of the ESOS Act, RMIT’s Policies and Procedures and current Australian Government directions or guidelines related to student visa holders.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for a new CoE if:
- you will not complete your program by the end date on your current CoE and
- you meet at least one of the following two circumstances:
- there is evidence of compassionate or compelling circumstances that meant you were unable to complete your program by the end date of your CoE and/or
- your RMIT School is working with you on an intervention strategy (Academic Performance Improvement Plan - APIP) because you are at risk of unsatisfactory academic progress.
You may not be eligible to receive a new CoE if:
- you have studied at a reduced study load without getting prior approval
- you have failed to enrol in line with your program requirements, academic advice or a study plan provided by your school
- there is evidence that you are not genuinely engaged with your studies, particularly where this has affected your ability to complete your studies in the expected duration e.g., where you were unable to complete a scheduled WIL (Work Integrated Learning) or placement activity because you didn't meet compulsory requirements in a timely manner
- you no longer have study rights or there are serious concerns you may have breached your visa conditions
- you have reached the maximum duration of your program.
Before you apply for a new CoE, you must have received all results from the current semester of study to avoid further changes to your CoE if you fail a course.
If you apply for a student visa using a CoE that has an incorrect program completion date, you may then need to lodge a further visa application at your own expense.
