Enrolment and your CoE

According to the Australian Government, international students must complete the course they are enrolled in within the duration specified in their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Reducing your study load

If you decide to reduce your study load after seeking academic advice, your ability to complete your course within the specified duration of the CoE may be impacted.

You will need to be issued with a new CoE and take the necessary steps required to reflect this on your visa.

Suspension and your CoE

If your Academic Standing is Suspension, and you are intending to return to your studies with Macquarie University, you should ask the University to suspend your CoE (providing your CoE is valid up until the end of the suspension period).

While the University will notify the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) that you have suspended your studies you must contact DHA to ask about the impact on your student visa.

As a student visa holder suspending your CoE may impact your visa. If you require advice about your visa contact DHA.

In order to suspend your CoE go to AskMQ and complete a Suspension of Studies form.

Note: If you do not wish to return to your studies you can either, withdraw from your program, or the University will cancel your CoE. This action will notify DHA that you are no longer studying at Macquarie University. This may have an impact on your student visa.

Return after suspension

Before you return you must have a valid visa. Check your visa status by contacting DHA. If you have any issues with your Macquarie CoE, contact Student Wellbeing. You can seek academic advice from your faculty academic advisers.

Visa implications

Your student visa is issued for the duration of your study program. If you reduce your study load and your duration of study changes, you may need to apply for a new student visa.

To apply for a new student visa refer to Department of Home Affairs.

The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, or ESOS Act, establishes legislative requirements and standards for the quality assurance of education and training institutions offering courses to international students who are in Australia on a student visa.

More information about your student visa conditions can be found at Visa-Conditions website.

Financial and personal support

Find out about all the on and off campus support that is available to you as an international student.

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