Current Students Enrolment Return to study (Variation to Study)

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Return to study (Variation to Study)

If you previously discontinued your study with JCU, and would like to recommence in the same course, you may apply to return to study.

Who cannot apply to Return to Study?

International students are not approved to return to study, they are required to re-apply through the Application to study at JCU form.

  • Domestic students wanting to return to one of the following courses must apply via QTAC.
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)
  • Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery, or
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science

A return to study application will only be considered if:

  • You can complete the professional practice requirements of the course;
  • Your course or major is still available; and
  • you do not have a current suspension or exclusion under the Student Conduct Policy or Academic Progression Policy

Complete the Variation to Study application.

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

Closing dates for applications are listed under Important Dates.

We will endeavour to email your JCU student account with an outcome within 20 University working days of receipt of a complete application. Some application outcomes may take longer.

If you are unsuccessful, you will be advised of your options.

We recommend you read the Coursework Enrolment Procedure which includes further information around the eligibility, assessment and outcomes of an application.  In particular please note:

  • Credit previously greanted will be reassessed
  • You may be required to repeat subjects which had been completed before the interruption of the course, and/or to undertake additional work to demonstrate current competencies or to comply with current course requirements.

Further information

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