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June 23	Semester 2 invoices available from June 23 on StudentConnect: You are able to view, print and pay invoices online via StudentConnect, Fees and Payments link. For enquiries regarding your invoice, please access the FAQ's about online invoices. top more important dates in June
July 15 and 18	Week Zero: This is your chance to get to know the university, fellow students, find out about your faculty and course and make a great start as a student at Deakin University. On campus students will receive an itinerary in early July. The programs for each campus are also available on line. Off campus students are welcome and encouraged to get involved on campus also. July 15: Melbourne Campus at Burwood July 18: Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Geelong Campus at the Waterfront and Warrnambool Campus.
July 16 - 18	International Registration and Enrolment: All international students commencing new degree courses at Deakin University are required to attend this program in order to formally enrol into their academic courses, sign up for tutorials, finalise any academic advanced standing, as well as meet other students, faculty staff and International Student Advisers. This program is compulsory and all students attending are required to arrive on time. More information...
July 21	Final closing date for Semester 2 enrolments : Closing dates vary depending on your course, but this is the final date for enrolments for semester 2 (closing dates). All students are required to enrol online via the Applicant Portal.
July 21	Semester 2 lectures begin : Your lectures commence today so please check your timetable and ensure you are familiar with your lecture times and room locations. If you have any queries, please enquire with staff at the Deakin Central office on your campus (location details). Make sure you're prepared by: Checking the Unit Guides on DSO before your first lecture Arriving in plenty of time Bringing appropriate textbooks and pens and lecture pads to take notes
August 4	*Last day to add semester 2 on campus* units to enrolment, subject to availability of places:** If you want to increase the units you are undertaking on campus or want to change units (withdrawing one and adding another) you can only do this up to August 4. You can withdraw from units at various times, but penalties and fees apply after certain dates (check the Important Dates page for details). To add or remove units go to StudentConnect and select the ‘enrolment’ link.
August 31	Last day for Domestic students to withdraw from semester 2 units or to intermit or discontinue your course without HECS-HELP/FEE-HELP liability and without reference on academic record: Today is the last day you can withdraw from units or intermit or discontinue your course without being charged a fee and the unit(s) will not show as being withdrawn on your academic transcript. Fees apply after this date, please refer to the fees page and access the Withdrawal Dates and academic penalties for details. Last day for HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP students to make full or partial up-front payments for semester 2 : If you want to pay a percentage or ALL of your fees up front, today is the last day payments will be accepted at the University for Semester 2. For details on methods of payment, please go to the fees page and access the online invoices link. Last day for domestic tuition fee-paying students to apply for FEE-HELP or pay fees up-front for semester 2: If you are a domestic tuition fee-paying student and you would like to apply for a loan and defer the payment of your fees, you are required to submit an eCAF (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form). The form can be accessed via StudentConnect and selecting eCAF from the side menu. You must complete the eCAF and in section 11 tick 'yes' for the FEE-HELP loan. The debt is deferred to the Government and this is known as a ‘HECS’ debt. Future payments to reduce this debt are made directly to the Australian Taxation Office. Note: If you are an undergraduate student, a 20% loan fee applies to this loan. Last day for Commonwealth supported students to submit eCAF (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form) and/or provide their tax file number (TFN): If you are in a Commonwealth Supported Place you must complete an eCAF and supply your TFN. The form can be accessed via StudentConnect and selecting eCAF from the side menu. Section 11 of the eCAF refers to the payment of your student contribution (fees). Please indicate if you would like to pay the full amount up front or if you would like to apply for a HECS-HELP loan to cover ALL or PART of your student contribution. If you choose the HECS-HELP loan option, the amount not paid will defer to the Government and this is known as a ‘HECS’ debt. Future payments to reduce this debt are made directly to the Australian Taxation Office. Last day for international students to pay 1st installment of at least 50% of their semester 2 course tuition fees: A payment totaling 50% of your fees is due today and the remaining 50% is due on the 30 September. For details on methods of payment, please go to the fees page and access the Online invoices link. Note: You risk termination of your enrolment if at least 50% of your fees are not paid by 31 August. top more important dates in August
September 22	Semester 2 and Supplementary and Special Examination Timetable released on StudentConnect: Click on the "Examinations" link on the side bar at StudentConnect to view your exam timetable. Now is also a good time to check out 'Exam preparation' and 'Writing essays in exams' workshops run by the Study Skills team (www.deakin.edu.au/study-success). Take a look at the 'Exams' resource for an overview of what to expect and how to prepare. If you have a temporary or ongoing disability, the Disability Resource Centre can discuss and organise alternative assessment arrangements during exams.
September 27 - October 5	Intra semester break: There will be no lectures or tutorials from Monday September 29 to Friday October 3. The university remains open during this time. Check library opening times for your campus. top