Enrolment process for graduate research students

Continuing graduate research students enrolled in time-based units are automatically re-enrolled in their time-based unit at the beginning of each enrolment period.

Manual re-enrolment

Manual re-enrolment is only necessary if you are:

  • required to enrol in HDR Training (HDRT) units, eg seminar units and/or additional coursework units as recommended by the Faculty

Or

  • enrolled in a combined research/coursework program and required to enrol in Higher Degree compulsory coursework (HDCC) units and/or other coursework units.

Enrolling in additional units

Research students who are enrolling in any additional HDRT units must have approval for enrolment and such enrolment is processed by the Graduate Research Academy (GRA). Once approved, any additional units can be added to the student's program of study without additional fees (with some exceptions), provided such units are essential to the student’s research program.

Research students are permitted to enrol in only one additional four-credit-point coursework unit per semester. All enquiries concerning content, availability and timetabling of coursework units should be directed to the relevant Department or Faculty of registration.

To make change/s to your program you are required to complete the HDR Unit Selection for PhD Students Form via eStudent.

To submit a HDR Unit Selection for PhD Students Form:

  • Log in to eStudent 
  • Click in the Forms tile
  • Search for the ‘HDR Unit Selection for PhD Students Form' form
  • Complete the form

Once the HDR Unit Selection for PhD Students Form has been approved, you will be manually enrolled into these units by GRA, and you will receive a notification when the enrolment is completed.

Making changes

Arrange a time well in advance with your principal supervisor or academic advisor in your Faculty to discuss any changes to your enrolment. Please ensure this is finalised with sufficient time to lodge a new HDR Unit Selection via eStudent by the due date.

You must settle outstanding debts, including tuition fees or library fines, before you make any changes to your enrolment. All students are expected to check their Statement of Outstanding Charges through 'My Finances' via eStudent.