Course transfer

When to apply

2026 dates	Applications open	Applications close for international students^	Applications close for domestic students
Trimester 2 2026	Monday 23 March 2026	Friday 12 June 2026*	Friday 19 June 2026*
Trimester 3 2026	Monday 23 March 2026	Friday 16 October 2026*	Thursday 22 October 2026*

*Applications are assessed against published requirements as outlined above and are not prioritised based on submission. If you miss the application deadline and have extenuating circumstances, please contact Student Central to query if a late application can be made.

⁺The following courses have different closure dates for Trimester 1 2026: 30 November for International students; 5 December for domestic students.

H309 – Bachelor of Medical Imaging
H318 – Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway)
H355 – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
D302 – Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry.

^If you are the recipient of a scholarship, please note it is only applicable to the course detailed in your letter of offer. In the event you are approved for a course transfer, your scholarship will be re-assessed and it is not guaranteed it will be transferable to the full credit point requirements of your new degree. International Admissions will confirm if, and how, a scholarship is applied to a new degree following approval of your course transfer.

Course transfer information and rules

Search for the course you wish to transfer to and view the information and rules that apply.

Campus

Course type

Key words or course details

Course code	Course name	Course Type	Campus	Faculty	Minimum WAM	Transfer information

^{* A 'recent school leaver' is defined as a student who completed secondary school in the two years prior to the Trimester 1 intake of the current academic year.}

Health transfers between funding categories

CSP - Commonwealth Supported Place, IFP - International Fee Paying, DFP - Domestic Fee Paying, WAM - Weighted Average Mark

Transfers between funding categories
Transfer from	Transfer to	Criteria
IFP	DFP	Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency status or humanitarian visa
IFP (undergraduate)	CSP	Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency status
IFP (postgraduate)	CSP	Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency status CSP is available in the course
IFP (Doctor of Medicine)	CSP	Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency status Doctor of Medicine MD has restrictions on the number of CSPs and therefore transfers from Fee Paying (International or Domestic) to CSP is not generally available due to insufficient places. Students transferring from IFP will be moved to a DFP if CSP places are not available. If permanent residency is granted after enrolment, a transfer can only be considered for the next semester.
DFP (undergraduate)	CSP	WAM of 60 CSP is available in the course (limitations exist on number of places)
DFP (postgraduate) * Only in exceptional circumstances.	CSP	Academic performance at or above the benchmark for acceptance into a CSP during selection At least two units of studies or equivalent have been successfully completed within the course. CSP is available in the course

Seek advice before you apply

Before applying for a course transfer, make sure you've considered all your options and that it’s the right way forward for you. Consider the following information.

Limits on transferring between the same courses more than once. If you feel as though you may want to return back to your current course after transferring out, a course transfer is not recommended as there are limitations on being able to transfer back should you wish to finish this course.
Taking longer to complete your degree. If approved, a course transfer may increase the time it takes to complete your degree as all the units you've completed so far may not count towards your new course.
Changes to the fees you pay. You should be aware that your fees may change if you transfer courses. Domestic Commonwealth supported students will no longer be on the 'grandfathered' student contribution rates as you will be considered 'commencing' in your new course. For commencing Commonwealth supported students, some fees have increased as the result of the Government Job-ready Graduates package.
Selection process. Selection for course transfers is based on availability of places and academic performance.
Visa implications. If you are an international student you should consider how a course transfer may affect your visa status.

We suggest you talk through your options with a student adviser at Student Central.

How to apply

Complete the Course / Campus Transfer application form

You must re-enrol in your existing course by the re-enrolment deadline if your course/campus transfer application has not been processed. By re-enrolling you avoid the late re-enrolment fee.

Submission of the application does not guarantee a course transfer. Selection is based on the availability of places and academic performance.

All domestic students and onshore international students are required to include their Unique Student Identifier (USI) on their course transfer application. Need a USI? Apply for a USI.

How you’ll be informed about the outcome of your application

You will be notified about the outcome of your application via your Deakin email. When processed your course change will be seen in StudentConnect.

If unsuccessful, you can discuss your options with a Student Adviser.

If you are studying in the current trimester, your course transfer won't be processed until results have been released.

Next steps if your application is successful

If your course transfer is approved, you must complete a new:

Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) via StudentConnect if you intend to defer your fees to FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP.
SA-HELP form if you wish to defer your Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF).

This must be completed by the census date in the first trimester of your new course.

If you do not meet this deadline, your enrolment will be terminated. Once terminated, you will not be able to be re-instated for the current trimester.