Change course

If you have completed subjects under your current course, you may be eligible to apply for a course transfer. You may also be eligible for credit from your previous studies.

If you:

are a new undergraduate student and are changing preference, please use the change of preference form.
are looking to study a subsequent or concurrent degree complete an Application to study at JCU form
are seeking to study Honours, you should speak to your course coordinator.

Students with JCU Brisbane or JCU Singapore, please contact your respective Enrolment Teams to discuss changing your campus.

Steps to apply

Step 1 – Choose your course

Go to the JCU Course and Subject Handbook to browse courses.

Step 2 – Meet pre-requisites

Make sure you meet the course pre-requisites for your intended course.

Step 3 – Complete forms

You will need to complete different form dependent on the course.

If you are applying to study the following courses, please refer to the JCU Division of Tropical Health and Medicine website:

Medicine/Surgery
Dental Surgery
Physiotherapy
Health Science (Physician Assistant)
Nursing and Midwifery
Veterinary Science

For all other courses, please complete the Variation to Study application.

If you have completed study at another tertiary institution and are seeking credit towards your new course please complete an Application for Credit.

Closing dates

Closing dates for applications are listed under Important Dates.

When will you hear back

We will email your JCU student account with an outcome within 20 University working days of receipt of application.

If you are unsuccessful, you will remain admitted to your current course and receive email notification.

Further information

For further information, visit Ask Us – there are more than 1,000 commonly asked questions and answers available 24/7.