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AskVU When is the last day that I can withdraw from or add a unit(s) of study without incurring a penalty?

When is the last day that I can withdraw from or add a unit(s) of study without incurring a penalty?

TAFE Certificate Levels I - IV

You can add a Unit of study more than four weeks after the unit commences.
If you withdraw from a Unit of study after four weeks from the start of the unit, the withdrawal will be accepted but you are still liable for any fees.

Higher Education & TAFE Diploma and above level (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, VET Graduate Certificate, VET Graduate Diploma) and TAFE international.

Each semester's census date is the last opprtunity to make changes to your enrolment, however certain fees may apply.

In order to avoid a late payment penalty:

Please pay by the due date stipulated on your invoice .
Refer to the payment deadlines and ensure that you understand the potential outcome of non-payment of your fees.

For more information on census date please see:

Answer ID 7 | Published 16/05/2005 11.14 AM | Updated 07/04/2017 11.41 AM

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