2010 Higher Education Student Guide

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Disclaimer While all reasonable efforts have been made to
ensure that the information in this publication is correct, matters
covered by this publication are subject to change. Completion
dates for some courses were not available at time of printing;
please contact the Information Centre for further information.
Charles Darwin University does not assume and hereby disclaims
any express or implied liability whatsoever to any party for any loss
or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether these errors
or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.
Published November 2009 CRICOS Provider 00300K.
SERVICES
Services provided by the Information Centre • Student information:

The Information Centre is the first port of call if you have any questions o Higher education
about being a student at Charles Darwin University. It is located on o VET
the ground floor of building Orange 1 on Casuarina campus, and in o International
building 1, opposite the Library, at the Alice Springs campus. o Timetables
o Examinations
At the Information Centre, you can access information about the o Graduations
University's facilities, services and procedures, use the computers to • Scholarship information and administration
access online enrolment or ask a student facilitator any questions you • Fee information
might have. The Information Centre provides: • Cashiers
• Careers counselling and advice
• General information about studying at CDU
• Campus information and general enquiries
• Courses available
• Admission and enrolment information
• Student/staff cards
Casuarina campus Alice Springs campus Palmerston campus

Information Centre Information Centre Building A
Building Orange 1 Building 1 P: (08) 8946 7800
P: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 P: (08) 8959 5311 or 1800 654 865 F: (08) 8946 7822
F: (08) 8946 6642 F: (08) 8959 5343 E: student.admin@cdu.edu.au
E: student.admin@cdu.edu.au E: student.admin@cdu.edu.au
Charles Darwin University 1

CONTENTS
Services............................................................................ 1 Activate your student account...................................................... 13

Services provided by the Information Centre . ...................................1 Official CDU email addresses....................................................... 14
Enrol online.................................................................................... 14
Welcome......................................................................... 6 Enrolling in 6 Steps.............................................................................. 15
What information is required in each step?................................ 15
Introduction - student categories................... 7 Step 1 – Enrolment declaration............................................. 15
New students...........................................................................................7
Step 2 – Update my email address....................................... 15
Continuing students................................................................................7
Step 3 – Change my contact details..................................... 16
International students.............................................................................7
Step 4 – Update my personal statistics................................ 16
Orientation................................................................... 8 Step 5 – Choose my payment option................................... 16
Step 6 – Choose my units to enrol in................................... 17
Enrolment...................................................................... 9 Extra information about units and enrolling..................................... 18
Higher Education enrolment dates........................................................9 Overload rules................................................................................ 18
Higher Education semester dates ...................................................... 10 Pre requisites.................................................................................. 18
Enrolment procedure and Unit availability....................................... 11 Units not leading to an award ................................................... 18
Check your course study plan...................................................... 11 Clinical Teaching Block (CTB) and Clinical Placement
Common Units.............................................................................. 11 nominations - Nursing students................................................... 18
Unit availability.............................................................................. 11 Exemption/advanced standing/credit transfer ........................ 19
Timetables....................................................................................... 12 Professional assessment................................................................ 19
External units................................................................................. 12 Why can’t I enrol in certain units?............................................... 19
Learnline......................................................................................... 13 Incoming cross-institutional students ........................................ 19
Online enrolment................................................................................. 13 Outgoing cross-institutional students ........................................ 20
Students unable to enrol online................................................... 13 Study Abroad/exchange students................................................ 20
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Auditing students.................................................................................. 21 Bonus for voluntary repayments........................................................ 29

Student ID Card................................................................................... 21 Tax File Number (TFN)......................................................................... 29
Scholarships.......................................................................................... 22 CHESSN................................................................................................. 30
What is the CHESSN used for?.................................................... 30
Deferment and change of enrolment....... 23 How and when will I be notified about my CHESSN?.............. 30
Deferment............................................................................................. 23 Census dates......................................................................................... 30
What is a change of enrolment? . ...................................................... 23 What happens after each census date?.............................................. 31
How do I change my enrolment? . .................................................... 24 Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN)......................................... 31
Adding a unit – form HE102.............................................................. 24 What happens if the CAN is incorrect?.............................................. 31
Withdrawing from a Unit – form HE102.......................................... 24 Fee exemption...................................................................................... 32
Complete cancellation of course International student fees.................................................................... 32
(withdrawal from a course) – form HE104........................................ 25 Domestic student fees......................................................................... 32
Intermission – form HE104................................................................ 25 Categories of students and applicable fees........................................ 32
Course transfer – form HE103........................................................... 26 2010 Commonwealth-Supported Student Fees................................ 33
Course transfer - special conditions............................................. 26 Pre-2010 Commonwealth-Supported Student Fees......................... 33
Exemptions/advanced standing/credit transfer for Pre-2009 Commonwealth-Supported Student Fees......................... 34
previous study - form HE113.............................................................. 27 Pre-2008 Commonwealth-Supported Student Fees......................... 34
Fees and payments................................................ 28 Full Fee Paying Students...................................................................... 34
HESA information................................................................................ 28 Additional information for unit fees and student categories ......... 35
Student contribution ranges................................................................ 28 Credit transfer................................................................................ 35
Student Learning Entitlement............................................................. 28 Professional assessment................................................................ 35
Eligibility for loans and discounts...................................................... 29 Miscellaneous enrolment charges................................................ 35
HECS debts........................................................................................... 29 Service charge................................................................................ 35
CONTENTS
When will my fees be assessed?......................................................... 35 the purpose of a remission?................................................................ 40

Why does the University have different fee assessment How do I apply for a remission?......................................................... 41
start dates?............................................................................................ 36 When will a remission be granted?.................................................... 42
Can I determine which fees I want to pay first?............................... 36 How will I know if my application for a remission is successful?... 42
Methods of payment............................................................................ 36
Online............................................................................................. 36 Examinations............................................................ 43
2010 Examination dates...................................................................... 43
BPay................................................................................................ 36
Special examinations .......................................................................... 44
Credit card/by phone.................................................................... 36
External examinations ........................................................................ 45
Payments in person....................................................................... 37
Outside Darwin/Alice Springs...................................................... 45
EFTPOS........................................................................................... 37
Can I repeat a unit to obtain a higher grade?................................... 46
Cheque payments.......................................................................... 37
Grades release dates............................................................................. 47
Refunds.................................................................................................. 37
Memorandum of Grades .................................................................... 47
What happens if I do not pay my fees by the census date?............ 38
Student Progression............................................................................. 47
Commonwealth-supported students........................................... 38
Non-Commonwealth supported students, holders Graduation................................................................. 48
of other permanent visas and New Zealand citizens (including 2010 Graduation dates........................................................................ 48
full fee postgraduate students)..................................................... 39
Withdrawal before the census date Support Services. .................................................... 49
– student fee implications................................................................... 39 Faculty Academic Liaison Units.......................................................... 49
Withdrawal after the census date Information technology....................................................................... 49
– student fee implications.....................................................................40 Service Desk . ................................................................................ 49
Remissions............................................................................................ 40 Student computer account........................................................... 49
What qualifies as special circumstances for Computer facilities........................................................................ 49

CONTENTS
Wireless access............................................................................... 50 Bus travel (concession fare for full-time students)............................ 57

Misuse of computer facilities........................................................ 50 Careers and employment.................................................................... 57
Academic support................................................................................. 50 Cashier................................................................................................... 57
Indigenous Academic Support Unit . ............................................... 51 Centrelink.............................................................................................. 58
How can Indigenous Academic Support help me? . ................. 51 Childcare .............................................................................................. 58
Library and Learning Precinct .......................................................... 53 Charles Darwin University Sport and Fitness Unlimited................. 58
Photocopying and printing ................................................................ 54 CDU Student's Association................................................................. 58
Print account quota . .................................................................... 54 Hairdressing and beauty therapy........................................................ 59
Support and Equity Services .............................................................. 54 Legal advice........................................................................................... 59
Counselling..................................................................................... 54 Library.................................................................................................... 59
Disability Support.......................................................................... 54 Open Universities Australia . .............................................................. 59
International student support...................................................... 54 Parking................................................................................................... 59
Equity – information, assistance and support............................ 55 Parking permits.............................................................................. 59
Complaint resolution.................................................................... 55 Pay and display parking - Casuarina and Palmerston campuses... 59
Student accommodation and loans . .......................................... 55 Parking fines................................................................................... 60
Contact Support and Equity Services.......................................... 55 Security on campus.............................................................................. 60
Sexual harassment................................................................................ 60
Other information................................................. 56
Accommodation................................................................................... 56 Glossary........................................................................ 61
North Flinders International House (NFIH) .............................. 56
Accommodation register............................................................... 56 Campus maps and keys...................................... 63
Alice Springs campus........................................................................... 63
Banking facilities.................................................................................. 56
Palmerston campus.............................................................................. 64
Bicycles.................................................................................................. 56
Casuarina campus................................................................................ 65
Bookshop ............................................................................................. 56
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing to study at Charles Darwin It is important you read the guide carefully as it will take you through
University. the processes required to complete your studies at CDU. It will answer
many of the questions you have about the processes involved in
With around 20,000 students, Charles Darwin University university study. Further information can be found at
(CDU) is the Northern Territory's major tertiary W: www.cdu.edu.au.
education institution. Our students are drawn from the
This guide will take you through enrolment, fees, examinations, results,
local area as well as from across Australia and overseas.
graduation and support services available to you as a CDU student. At
Our diverse student body includes Indigenous and
the back of this guide, you will find a glossary that will be useful if you
international students, school leavers and mature age are new to higher education and will continue to be a handy reference
people returning to study. point throughout your academic year.
CDU looks beyond traditional solutions to provide flexible and exciting Enjoy your time and your study. No matter where you are in your life,
study opportunities. We pave the way for you to achieve your goals and CDU will help to change your world.
gain a degree. So, if you have a commitment and a will to learn, we will
help you to succeed in your chosen path of study.
This guide contains information for all new and continuing higher
education students, who are undertaking their study by coursework in
2010.

INTRODUCTION - STUDENT CATEGORIES
New students International students

You are a new student if you are starting an undergraduate course or An international student is a student who is not an Australian citizen,
postgraduate course by coursework. Your journey with CDU begins nor a permanent resident of Australia, nor a New Zealand citizen. You
when you receive an offer from the South Australian Tertiary Admission may be a new student or a continuing student. An international student
Centre (SATAC). Once you have received an offer of a place from will have been issued a student visa granting permission to study.
SATAC, you should accept the offer with SATAC. You will then receive International students meet the entire cost of their studies through
an enrolment package or an email from CDU that includes your student tuition fees (unless they are undertaking the exchange program. These
Identification Number (student ID). This number is necessary for you students have their tuition fees waived). Please read this guide in
to log into My Student Info on the university website and enrol online. conjunction with the International Student Guide.
This number must be quoted on all correspondence with the university.
Continuing students
You are a continuing student if you are returning to study in the same
course as the previous semester, or are returning from an official
intermission. If you do not advise the university of your intention to
return to your course of study by the relevant census dates, you are
considered to be withdrawn from the course. For example, if you do not
enrol for 2010 and do not submit a form seeking a formal intermission,
your activity in the course will be lapsed before the next admission
period, e.g. around the end of September each year. All lapsed students
will be required to re-apply for admission through SATAC at the next
available admission period.

orientation
Whether you are a first-time student, one returning to study or a

re-enrolling student, orientation is a must for you. CDU recognises
the importance of ensuring that all students are familiar with their
campuses, course requirements and the services available. Orientation
will help you to find your way around campus, provide an introduction
to your course, the staff in the school and all the services available to
you. Orientation will ensure that when you attend your first lectures
you are well equipped to start your studies. For information on the
dates and times for Orientation visit W: www.cdu.edu.au/orientation/.
If you are undertaking your study externally you are welcome to
participate in the on-campus orientation activities. However, if you are
unable to attend orientation, you will find a range of online resources
and activities to help you prepare for your university studies. And the
good news is that you can do all this before the semester begins.
Just go to CDU's online learning system, Learnline W: www.learnline.
cdu.edu.au and explore the orientation to online learning. You will be
guided through:
· a system check to ensure that your computer is set up properly
· how to use the Learnline environment to maximize your learning
· what to do if you need help
Get switched on to Learnline now.

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Higher Education enrolment dates

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Summer Semester
External units: External units:

New students 06 March 2010 23 July 2010
Not applicable 29 November 2010
Final date to enrol Internal units: Internal units:
12 March 2010 30 July 2010
New and continuing students External units: External units:

Final date to add and/or substitute 06 March 2010 23 July 2010
26 September 2010* 29 November 2010
a unit (includes cross-institutional Internal units: Internal units:
students from other universities) 12 March 2010 30 July 2010
Study Period 1^ Study Period 2^ Study Period 3^ Study Period 4^
Final date to add and/or substitute

a unit (includes cross-institutional 05 February 2010 07 May 2010 06 August 2010 05 November 2010
students from other universities)
* Final dates to add and/or substitute a unit for cross-institutional students from other universities and miscellaneous (non-award) students
^ OUA closing date is one week earlier than enrolling with OUA directly

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Higher Education semester dates

Teaching commences 01 March 2010 19 July 2010 01 September 2010 08 November 2010
Census dates 31 March 2010 31 August 2010 08 October 2010 10 December 2010#
Easter break 02-05 April 2010 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Semester break 05-09 April 2010 06-10 September 2010 Not applicable 20 Dec 2010-01 Jan 2011
Teaching ends 28 May 2010 15 October 2010 17 December 2010* 11 February 2011
Revision 31 May-05 June 2010 18-22 October 2010 Not applicable 14-18 February 2011
Exam period 07-18 June 2010 25 Oct-05 Nov 2010 Not applicable 21-25 February 2011
Study Period 1^ Study Period 2^ Study Period 3^ Study Period 4^
Teaching commences 01 March 2010 31 May 2010 30 August 2010 29 November 2010
Census date 31 March 2010 19 June 2010 19 September 2010 10 December 2010#
Teaching ends 28 May 2010 27 August 2010 26 November 2010 25 February 2011
Exam period TBA by OUA if applicable
* Teaching end date for units with a centrally organised end of semester examination. Some units are offered in intensive mode and may start after 1 September and complete any time
before 31 December 2010.
# Withdrawals between 1-10 December 2010 must be submitted in writing as the online system is not available for 2010 withdrawals once enrolments for 2011 open.

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Enrolment procedure and Unit availability • Develop graduate skills including: social responsibility,
Once you have accepted your offer from SATAC, you are ready to enrol communication, critical thinking and flexibility.
for 2010. CDU encourages students to enrol online. It is an easy six- Units can be selected from the following:
step process and gives you instant confirmation of your enrolment. The
process is described later in this section. The core unit dealing with Regional and Cultural Issues
CUC107 – Northern Perspectives
Check your course study plan And either one of the following Academic Communication Units:
Before enrolling, please check your course study plan. This will help CUC100 Academic Literacies
guide you with unit selection. Your study plan can be found at W: www. (Humanities/Social Sciences students)
cdu.edu.au/courses and enter your course code or course title. If you or
wish to defer your course, refer to Page 23 of this guide. CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology
(Technology/Science/IT students)
Common Units
All students starting an undergraduate course are required to complete For further information about common units, visit
two common units in their first year of study. W: www.cdu.edu.au/learnline/commonunits.
These units provide you with the opportunity to:
Unit availability
• Develop contextual and cultural knowledge to apply to your course Not all units are available in all teaching periods. When you are choosing
of study and your proposed profession. Issues relevant to the social, units, it is necessary to check that the units you wish to take are available
cultural and physical environment of the Northern Territory are in the teaching period in which you wish to study them. For example,
examined. some units may be available in Semester 1 but not available in Semester
2. The availability listing of units will determine how the university offers
• Develop practical skills required for university study and assume
each unit. This listing can be accessed at W: www.cdu.edu.au/units/
responsibility for your learning, both within the university and
undergrad.html. The listing will show teaching periods
beyond.
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(eg Semester 1), mode (eg internal or external) and learning method • if a unit states that it is online reliant (OLR), it will advise that
(eg OL - supplementary material will be provided on-line through Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to
Learnline or PB – paper-based). access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Log into
Learnline on the first day of each teaching period W: www.learnline.
Timetables cdu.edu.au.
Unit timetables are available at W: www.cdu.edu.au/studentnet/. Click
the timetable link for a guide on how to use the timetable web page. • If a unit states that it is print-based (PB), students will be provided
with some print-based study materials. These materials will be sent
If you have any problems or queries regarding the timetable, use the to students using Australia Post.
email link facility which will send your communication directly to the
Timetabling Team. Please note that the published timetable will be • If a unit shows both OLR and PB, the student should access Learnline
subject to changes, although the university will attempt to keep these to on the first day of semester to start studies. Print-based materials are
a minimum. Changes will be updated automatically to the web and it is supplementary, and students should not wait to begin their Learnline
your responsibility to check this information periodically. If you do not activities until the print-based materials arrive by post.
have access to the web, please contact the Information Centre on Students enrolling in external units must submit their enrolment by
1800 061 963. the dates advised (refer Higher Education enrolment dates on page
10 ) to ensure a timely dispatch of study materials. Students who are
External units
enrolled in external units and who have not received study materials
External units offered by the university differ from internal units in the
by the end of the first week of semester should contact the External
way they are delivered. Some external units are 100 per cent online,
Student Support (ESS) team without delay. ESS provides information
and others are offered partially online with some print-based materials.
and assistance relating to:
To find out specific unit delivery information for external units, visit W:
www.cdu.edu.au and click on Units to search for the relevant unit code. • Study materials
The learning method is listed against each unit, e.g. • Assignment receipt and dispatch

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• Learnline For help using Learnline, P: 1800 559 347 (24 hour/7 days a week
• Open Universities Australia units service) or E: learnlinesupport@cdu.edu.au or visit the Online Student
• External / off-campus examinations Support Centre from the ‘For Students’ tab located at W: http://online.
cdu.edu.au.
Check W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/access/external,
or email: accservices@cdu.edu.au
P: (08) 8946 6483, F: from overseas: +61 8 8946 6549, Online enrolment
F: in Australia: (08) 8946 6549.
Students unable to enrol on line
Learnline If you are an enabling (TEP), non-award and cross-institutional student,
Learnline is CDU's on-line learning system (www.learnline.cdu.edu.au/). you cannot enrol online. You will need to enrol using the 2010 Higher
Learnline is a component of many of the units offered at CDU, but how Education Enrolment Form. This form is available under “Forms and
Learnline is used can vary from unit to unit. If your unit is on Learnline, Guides” on the CDU website.
your lecturer may use it for all or some of the activities listed below:
Activate your student account
• Provide important announcements about your unit. You must activate your CDU computer account before you can enrol
• Distribute unit information, lecture notes, study materials and other online. If you are not on campus, you can activate your student account
resources. from any computer with internet access. If you are on Casuarina
• Provide a communication point where you contribute to discussions campus, you can activate your student computer account using the
as part of your assessment, or just interact with fellow students. general access computers at the Information Centre - building Orange
• Allow you to submit assignments electronically, and allow you to 1, in the Library - building Red 8, the Support Desk in building Red 3
view your assignment grades. or the general purpose labs at the campus. Computers are also available
at other CDU campus libraries. For instructions on how to activate
Text books are often required for units provided through Learnline.
your account, visit W: www.cdu.edu.au/studenet/. Under the heading

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‘My CDU’, select ‘My computer account’ and follow the instructions Enrol online
to activate your online services. Once you have activated your student Online enrolment is available to new and continuing domestic and
account you can use the labs, internet, email or access Learnline (if international Higher Education students enrolled in courses being
applicable). undertaken by coursework. It is a good idea to have a print-out of your
study plan next to you to identify the units you wish to enrol in. To
Official CDU email addresses access online enrolments:
CDU provides two official email addresses to each student as follows:
• log on to the University’s home page www.cdu.edu.au
1. Using your Student ID, the email address will be:
• select ‘Current Students’
sStudentID@students.cdu.edu.au.
Example: If your student number is 007007, then your email • select ‘My Student Info’
address will be: • select ‘My enrolment for 2010’
s007007@students.cdu.edu.au. • login to your student account and select the course you wish to
2. Using your given name and surname, the email address will be enrol in
givenname.surname@students.cdu.edu.au. • complete the 6 steps to enrol.
Example: If your name was James Bond, then your email address (you must have activated your account before logging in, refer to
will be: James.Bond@students.cdu.edu.au. ‘Activate your student account on page 13’)
Note: If you happen to be the second James Bond at this university,
then you will have a number appended to your surname. Example:
James.Bond2@students.cdu.edu.au.

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Enrolling in 6 Steps What information is required in each step?

New and continuing domestic students and Step 1 – Enrolment declaration
international students This step is mandatory for all new and continuing students. You
must complete this step by clicking on the ‘accept’ button. By doing
so, you are declaring your acceptance of all the conditions listed on
* Step 1 Enrolment Declaration
the enrolment declaration page.
Step 2 Update My Email Address
Step 2 – Update my email address
Step 3 Change My Contact Details All email correspondence sent to you by CDU will be sent to your
# Step 4 Update My Personal Statistics official CDU email address.
# Step 5 Choose My Payment Option Please note that if you choose to use an alternate email address,
it is your responsibility to ensure that emails sent by CDU are
* Step 6 Choose Units To Enrol In received by:
* Denotes a mandatory step for all students • Actively monitoring the email account.
# Denotes a mandatory step for new students
• Ensuring the mail box is not full.
• Ensuring that any spam filtering on the mailbox does not
remove CDU mail.
• Ensuring the email account is kept active by paying any required
subscriptions or accessing often to keep the mailbox active.
• Updating your preferred email address if it changes.

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• Understanding CDU takes no responsibility for email that is Services with a certified copy of your current visa documentation.
undeliverable due to network issues or service provider outages All other changes are saved by clicking on the submit button found
or other circumstances out of our control. at the bottom of this page.
Step 3 – Change my contact details Step 5 – Choose my payment option
Use this step to update your current postal address and home, New students must complete this mandatory step. This step lets you
work and mobile phone numbers. All official correspondence will specify if you wish to pay your tuition fees upfront (in full or a part
be mailed to this postal address. If you are a new student, this will payment) or you wish to defer your tuition fees (in full or in part)
show the same postal address that you supplied to SATAC. You can to tax.
also use this step to check or update your current postal address. Continuing students must complete the payment option form if:
Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that the information
• you are currently paying upfront and wish to defer your fees to
recorded by the University for mailing purposes is up-to-date and
tax (you must enter your tax file number)
accurate and that you provide us with your semester address, ie
the address where you will reside during semesters. The semester • you are currently deferring your fees to tax and wish to pay
address must not be a PO Box number. them upfront.
Step 4 – Update my personal statistics About the Payment Option Form

Continuing students use this step to check and update the Read each section carefully and answer appropriately.
information we have recorded about your personal statistics. New Sections 1-7 are already pre-populated with your details.
students use this step to answer any questions that are unanswered.
You may amend any of your existing answers as necessary except If you are an Australian citizen or are eligible for a HECS-HELP
for question two (citizenship status). A change in citizenship or supported place you must complete section 8.
permanent residence status can only be done by providing Student If you are not eligible for HECS-HELP supported place you must
complete section 9.
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Section 10 and 11 must be completed by all. Note: If you are selecting units offered by CDU, but managed by
Open University Australia (OUA) units; prefix the unit code with an
When all sections have been completed, save your changes by
L - as shown in this example (L-BLW21 COMPANY LAW).
clicking on the ‘submit’ button. Your payment option will appear
in the table. The search may return various unit offering options. You need to
choose the correct teaching period, location and mode in which you
Note: You can only make one change online per day to your
wish to study the unit by clicking on ‘add’ in the action column,
payment option.
and then clicking on the ‘add to selection’ button. Continue this
You cannot make any changes for a semester after the census date process until you have selected all your units.
for that semester.
Once you have reached the end of the process, you must confirm
Step 6 – Choose my units to enrol in by clicking the ‘confirm’ button and then ‘finalise enrolment’.
All students, new and continuing, must check their course structure You will know that you have enrolled successfully when you receive
and recommended study plan. This will assist you in making correct a ‘confirmed enrolment receipt’. For your own protection, you
unit selections for enrolment. are advised to select ‘logout’ when you have finished, then close
Note: Nursing students need to read Clinical Teaching Block down the internet browser.
(CTB) and Clinical Placement nominations, p 18 before
completing this step.
Once you know which units you wish to enrol in for the coming
semesters, enter the unit code and click on the Search button. You
will need to search and enrol for one unit at a time.

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Extra information about units and enrolling Clinical Teaching Block (CTB) and Clinical Placement
nominations - Nursing students
Overload rules
Before students can enrol in the units NUR109, NUR224, NUR331,
A normal full-time study load is 40 credit points per teaching period
NUR332 and NUR350 they must nominate CTB and placement
across one or more courses. If you wish to enrol in more than 40 credit
preferences online through the university on-line preference submission
points per study period, you must complete an Overload Enrolment
process. More information on how to nominate preferences for CTBs
application form (HE112). Units marked intensive and test subjects are
and clinical placements is available at W: www.cdu.edu.au/ehs/health/
exempt from this rule.
practicum/practicum.html.
Pre requisites Students must successfully complete a one-week CTB before
Some units have pre-requisites. You cannot add those units to your undertaking clinical placements for first, second and third years of the
enrolment unless you have previously received a passing grade or have course. Most CTBs are held in Darwin and Alice Springs. Limited places
been granted an exemption from that unit. in selected interstate CTBs are only available to residents of those states.
Units not leading to an award CTBs are allocated to eligible students in the order that nominations are
Students wishing to undertake individual units that do not lead to an received. While CDU will endeavour to place students in their preferred
award are enrolled as miscellaneous students and cannot enrol online. CTB, CDU reserves the right to place students in a DTB other than
This includes students enrolled in the Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP). those nominated.
Note: students in miscellaneous courses do not receive Commonwealth- After successfully completing the CTB, students are eligible to attend
supported places. a clinical placement at an appropriate health care facility. Depending
on the unit, clinical placements can run from two weeks to six weeks.
Students can nominate to attend a clinical placement at a health
care facility in their home state. Where possible, CDU will arrange
placements to begin as soon as possible after the CTB, at the nominated
health care facility.
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Due to the national shortage in clinical placements, CDU cannot Why can’t I enrol in certain units?
guarantee that students will get a placement at their nominated health Restrictions by unit levels mean that if you are studying towards a
care facility or that the clinical placement will occur at a specified time. Bachelor award, you can enrol only in units at levels 100 – 400 (unless
the course offers specialist electives at level 500. If it is a level 500 unit,
Students are responsible for making all travel and
you will need to do a manual enrolment for this unit).
accommodation arrangements and meeting all costs associated
with attending CTBs and placements. Some units have pre-requisites attached and you cannot add those units
to your enrolment unless you have received a passing grade previously
Note: nominating preferences through the SPM database does not
or have been granted an exemption from that unit.
constitute enrolling in the unit. Students must enrol in the relevant unit
by following the enrolment process separately. For more information Some 200, 300 or 400 level units assume you have a certain level of
about enrolling into units refer to ‘Enrol Online’ on page 14. knowledge before studying them. ‘My Student Info’ will not stop you
from enrolling into these units, but it is expected that you possess this
Exemption/advanced standing/credit transfer knowledge before enrolling in the unit. Failure to have this level of
If you wish to apply for advanced standing, which provides credit for knowledge may affect your studies.
previous studies, please refer to page 27 of this guide.
The university does not guarantee that any enrolment represents the
Professional assessment shortest path to the completion of your award.
Professional assessment is a result given for students who have enrolled
in a Higher Education unit and have been assessed as meeting the Incoming cross-institutional students
requirements of the unit on the basis of their professional background. Students currently enrolled in a course of study leading to an award at
Students pay the same fee for these units as if they were enrolled and another Australian institution, can choose to undertake approved units
completing the unit. at CDU for credit towards their studies at their home institution.

ENROLMENT
Students from other institutions who wish to study as an incoming Students must also provide a copy of the unit outline(s), which you
cross-institutional student at CDU must complete the: intend to complete at the host institution. This must be submitted with
the above forms.
• HE106 Higher Education Cross-Institutional Enrolment form; and
• The relevant HECS-HELP (for eligible undergraduate students) or Cross-institutional enrolments through another institution are subject
FEE-HELP form (for eligible postgraduate students who wish to to the host institution’s rules and regulations and it is essential that you
access FEE-HELP). check with the institution you are studying with for important dates,
fees and payments.
Cross-institutional students are subject to the rules of CDU including
those relating to fees and academic progress. Students who are not Study Abroad/exchange students
eligible for either HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP at their home institution International students enrolled at a partner university may apply for
will not be eligible for either loan program at CDU. exchange at CDU. You need to apply through your home university.
Outgoing cross-institutional students Undergraduate students enrolled at CDU may apply for outgoing
Students currently enrolled in a course of study leading to an award at exchange at a partner university, or may apply to study abroad at any
CDU, can choose to undertake approved units at another Australian overseas university. Exchange students maintain their enrolment at
institution for credit towards their studies at CDU. CDU and pay fees accordingly (exchange students do not pay fees
at the host university). Study Abroad students take an intermission
CDU students who wish to study as an outgoing cross-institutional from CDU and pay tuition fees determined by the host university.
student must complete the: Contact the Exchange/Study Abroad Officer in the International Office,
• HE110 Cross-Institutional Enrolment Approval Form for Outgoing Casuarina campus, for all matters relating to these programs.
CDU Students; and To be eligible for outgoing exchange, you must have:
• Completed one year of full-time study (or equivalent) at CDU
• A sound academic record (i.e. a grade point average of 4.5)
ENROLMENT
• Faculty approval to obtain full credit for study undertaken at the Student ID Card
overseas (host) university When your enrolment has been processed and confirmed, you are
• At least one semester left to complete in the current degree program entitled to a student Identification Card (photo ID). This can be
• Language proficiency as required by the host university (many host obtained at the Information Centre located on the ground floor in
institutions conduct courses in English) building Orange 1, Casuarina campus, at the cashier, building A at
Palmerston campus or at the Information Centre, Building 1 at Alice
• Maintain full-time enrolment at CDU during the time spent at the
Springs. You will be required to show photo identification (driver’s
host university.
licence or passport) before your card will be issued.
The subject approval process is your responsibility. You should select
External students can obtain a card by completing form GEN103
subjects at the host institution and match them with the required units
available from the Information Centre or from W: www.cdu.edu.au/
at CDU. A normal full-time load equivalent of 40 credit points is the
studentnet/adminforms.html.
expected load. See the CDU exchange site for further details: http://
www.cdu.edu.au/international/current/exchange-program.htm. Your student card provides access to university facilities such as the
library, after-hours computer labs, some discounts at the University
The Exchange/Study Abroad Officer in the International Office will
Shop (Bookshop) and other discounts where notified by the business
assist you with your application, and will provide advice and contacts
concerned.
on all placements: studyabroad@cdu.edu.au.
Student cards are issued to students free of charge. A $15
T: (08) 8946 6048
administration fee will apply when a lost card is replaced. Stolen cards
F: (08) 8946 6644
can be replaced free of charge when the application is accompanied by
Building: Orange 1.2.16
a police incident number.
Auditing students
Students who wish to audit a class must receive permission from the
Dean of the Faculty to attend lectures and observe.
ENROLMENT
Scholarships
The university has scholarships available to new and continuing
students. The scholarships are sponsored by individuals, businesses,
government, community groups and the university to assist students
with the financial burden of studying. A number of scholarships offer
students the opportunity to participate in paid work experience during
semester breaks and graduate positions on completion of study.
Scholarships provide recognition of academic excellence, financial
hardship, geographical or social disadvantage and many other criteria.
Application closing dates are on the scholarships’ website and all
students are encouraged to apply. For more details visit W: www.cdu.
edu.au/scholarships or contact the Scholarships Officer
P: (08) 8946 6442, or E: scholarships@cdu.edu.au.

Deferment and change of enrolment
Deferment If you have completed at least one unit of study towards your course
Note: Students in graduate entry courses are not allowed to defer a and would like a break from your studies, you need to apply for an
course. Intermission, see page 25 of this guide.
Deferment is available to students who have not started their studies,

with the following exceptions. What is a change of enrolment?
A change of enrolment can include one or more of the following
Students not permitted to defer a course are those who:
actions:
• receive an offer for a place in Semester 2
• Add or withdraw from a unit
• receive an offer for a place in Summer Semester
• Complete cancellation of a course
• receive an offer in BPHAR-Pharmacy.
• An intermission
Students who receive an offer for a place in Semester 1, 2010 may • Course transfer
choose to defer starting the course for up to 12 months. If you would
• Application for exemption (credit transfer/advanced standing).
like to defer your study for 12 months i.e. keep your place until the
following year, 2011, you should notify SATAC. Information on how to
do this is at W: www.satac.edu.au.
If you would like to defer your study for six months i.e. keep your place
until Semester 2, 2010, you should contact the Information Centre
to determine if your course allows mid-year entry. If it does, then you
must accept your offer with SATAC and enrol in Semester 2, 2010 by
following the recommended study plan. You need to enrol before
census date for Semester 1, 2010.

How do I change my enrolment? Adding a unit – form HE102

You must be enrolled in 2010 before being able to make any changes There are different deadlines for adding a unit, depending on whether
to your enrolment. you are studying the unit internally or externally. The deadline for
adding a unit can be found at the Higher Education enrolment dates on
You may submit your change either:
page 9.
• on line using My Student Info
• completing the relevant form - http://www.cdu.edu.au/studentnet/
adminforms.html Withdrawing from a unit – form HE102
• Email: student.admin@cdu.edu.au. Before census date
The census date can be found at the Higher Education semester dates
Note: All requests from current or previous students via email must be on page 10. To withdraw from a unit you should complete form
accompanied by three identifying forms of information such as: date of HE102. If you have paid upfront and you are withdrawing before the
birth, student number, full name, postal address, etc. census date and you require a refund, you will need to complete form
Change of enrolment My Student Paper form to use GEN107.
Info*
After census date but before the end of the teaching period
Add or withdraw from units 3 HE102
If there are extenuating circumstances that were not known on or after
Complete cancellation 7 HE104 the census date for a unit, students may apply to withdraw from a
Course transfer 7 HE103 unit by completing form HE102. The Dean or delegate of the relevant
Intermission 7 HE104 faculty will determine if withdrawals should be ‘with’ (WF grade) or
Application for exemption 7 HE113 ‘without’ (WW grade) academic penalty. Regardless of the academic
Cross-institutional enrolment 7 HE106 or HE110 outcome, students will remain financially liable for payment of the fees.
* ie can be done on line

Students will be sent information on how they can apply for remission or academic year. A course cancellation should be submitted before the
of HECS-HELP debt. In all cases, students will be asked to provide census dates for the relevant semester to ensure academic and financial
supporting documentation from an independent person. penalties are not incurred.
Note: Further information regarding remission can be found on page 40 Non-attendance at classes does not automatically cancel your
of this guide. enrolment, nor does it cancel your HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP debts.
After the end of the teaching period

Students can only withdraw from a unit up to the end date of the Intermission – form HE104
teaching period. After this date, a student will be issued with the final An intermission refers to the process by which a student who has been
assessment grade according to the CDU Assessment Rules. End dates enrolled in a particular course and completed at least one unit towards
for teaching periods can be found at Higher Education semester dates their course, is granted permission to take leave from his/her studies
on page 10. within that course for up to one year. An intermission should be
submitted before the census dates for the relevant semester to ensure
academic and financial penalties are not incurred.
Complete cancellation of course (withdrawal
Some benefit may be gained from discussing your situation. The
from a course) – form HE104 Information Centre, the Academic Liaison Unit or Support & Equity can
If you want to cancel your course of study completely, you may benefit
provide advice on the most appropriate person to talk to.
from discussing your situation. The Information Centre, the Academic
Liaison Unit or Support & Equity can provide advice on the most Students who do not advise the university that they intend returning to
appropriate person to talk to. Often an alternative solution other than their course of study by the relevant census dates are considered lapsed
complete cancellation can be found. If you withdraw from all units from the course. For example, if you do not re-enrol in 2010, and do
within the relevant semester/teaching period or academic year, your not submit a form seeking a formal intermission, your activity in the
enrolment will become ‘discontinued’ in that course unless you make course will be lapsed before the next admission period, e.g. around
a formal request for an intermission for that semester/teaching period
September each year. All lapsed students will be required to re-apply for • Change to the newest course version (BA98 to BA22).
admission through SATAC at the next available admission period.
Admission requirements for the new course need to be met by the
student.
Course transfer – form HE103 The process of course transfer is not to be used for students who
A course transfer is the process whereby a student who is currently are seeking to study a course at a higher level than the course they
enrolled at CDU seeks to transfer to a different/new course, at the same are enrolled in. These students must complete an application for
level. This is possible only when there are places available in the course. admission via W: www.satac.edu.au and selection takes place during the
Please note that a course transfer is not available in 2010 into: university’s offer rounds through SATAC.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy Course transfer - special conditions
• Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning Normally, students should have completed at least 40 credit points
• Master of Accounting (Professional Practice) in their current course of study before they may seek a transfer to a
new course of study. This does not apply to students who are seeking
• Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice).
a course transfer to the newest version of the course; in this case,
Students wishing to transfer from a Bachelor of Engineering to the evidence of at least 10 credit points of successful study is required.
Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op) must meet the conditions of transfer Course transfers are permitted only before a semester starts, not during
as described on the course website. Course transfer from other awards is a semester.
not permitted into the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op).
Students who are not currently enrolled, and whose status is lapsed,
There are three distinct course transfers, e.g. discontinued or completed are not permitted to use the course transfer
• Change of award outcome (Bachelor of Arts to Bachelor of Science) process. These students are encouraged to submit an application for
• Change from single to double degree (Bachelor of Arts to Bachelor admission for the proposed course of study through SATAC.
of Arts /Bachelor of Science)
Deferment and CHANGE OF ENROLMENT
Refunds are not available for withdrawals after the relevant census cdu.edu.au/studentnet/adminforms.html. This process is not available
date. Refunds are not automatic and must be applied for. To apply on ‘my student info’.
for a refund, complete form GEN107, Request for Student Refund. If
Your completed form, together with attached documentary evidence to
approved, the refund will be processed within 30 days.
support your request for exemption/credit transfer, should be submitted
Your transfer to the new course must be authorised. If you have directly to the Information Centre either in person or by mail before
completed any units that may be relevant to your new course, your the relevant census date. Requests without documentary evidence
course co-ordinator will arrange for the credit transfer to be granted at will not be processed.
the time the course transfer is processed.
International students who hold a Student Visa are required to maintain
a full-time enrolment.
AUSTUDY/ABSTUDY - It is the responsibility of the student to ensure
that eligibility for Austudy/Abstudy is not affected if you change your
enrolment in any way.
Exemptions/advanced standing/credit
transfer for previous study - form HE113
Exemptions (also referred to as credit transfer or advanced standing)
from one or more units in your current course may be applied for on
the basis of completed relevant studies undertaken previously. To apply
for exemption, complete an Application for Exemption Form HE113
available from the Information Centre or a copy can obtained at www.
Fees and payments
After enrolling (and after fees have been assessed) you will receive an • Visit W; www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/
enrolment and fee advice (an official print-out of your enrolment). • Visit the Tax Office W: www.ato.gov.au
Check your enrolment advice thoroughly. It is your responsibility to
• E: hecs@ato.gov.au
make sure all personal details are correct and that your course title and
the units you are studying have been entered correctly. • Phone the Personal Tax Infoline: 13 28 61
• Phone Higher Education Loan Accounts Unit: 1300 650 225.
All fees are due by census date of the relevant semester or study period
of the unit you are studying, regardless of when the unit begins. You
can make payment in person at any campus or centre, via BPay, credit Student contribution ranges
card or cheque. Details about payment options are listed on page 36. What has been known as HECS places are now called Commonwealth-
supported places. Higher education providers determine student
contribution (or HECS) amounts for these places, within ranges set by
HESA information the Australian Government.
The information in the HESA section is consistent with the Higher
Education Support Act 2003 (HESA). However, changes may be made
to any provisions at any time with the consent of both Houses of Student Learning Entitlement
Parliament. The Australian Government has introduced the Student Learning
All students are encouraged to: Entitlement (SLE). The SLE gives all Australian citizens, New Zealand
citizens and holders of a permanent visa access to a Commonwealth-
• Visit Going to Uni: W: www.goingtouni.gov.au
supported place for seven years of equivalent full-time study.
• Phone the enquiry line on 1800 020 108
• Contact Student Services on P: 1800 061 963, or
E: hesahelp@cdu.edu.au

Fees and payments
Eligibility for loans and discounts of the payment you make. Voluntary repayments are made directly to
the Australian Taxation Office. Bankruptcy rules from 1 January 2005,
The deferred payment arrangements and discount for up-front
HELP debts and accumulated HELP debts are not provable under the
payments that existed under HECS until the end of 2004 still exist, but
Bankruptcy Act 1966. A student will have to pay them as if he or she
are now called HECS-HELP assistance. Australian citizens and holders
has not been declared bankrupt. HECS debt of a student will remain
of a permanent humanitarian visa are eligible for HECS-HELP. The
provable until it becomes part of his or her accumulated HELP debt on
discount for full, up-front payments or up-front payments of $500 or
1 June 2006.
more has changed from 25 per cent to 20 per cent to provide more
funds to support students who are not able to pay their fees up-front,
while continuing to provide an incentive for students who are able to Tax File Number (TFN)
pay up-front to do so. A student wishing to defer all or part of the fees to tax must supply
a Tax File Number (TFN). A TFN is necessary if a student wants to
authorise the university to defer all or part of the HECS contribution to
HECS debts tax and in case a student has chosen the up-front payment option but
From 1 June 2006, if you have an accumulated HECS debt, it will
fails to make a payment by the relevant census date.
become known as an accumulated HELP debt. Any HECS-HELP or
FEE-HELP debts you incur from 1 January 2005 will be added together It is a requirement under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 that
with your HECS debt to become one accumulated HELP debt on 1 June the enrolment be cancelled after the relevant census date if a student
2006. does not provide personal TFN where required.
If a student cannot provide a TFN he/she should immediately contact
Bonus for voluntary repayments the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to obtain either a TFN or a
Students who make a voluntary repayment of $500 or more will receive certificate from the ATO to indicate that the student has applied for a
a bonus of 10 per cent. This means your account will be credited with TFN.
an additional 10 per cent of your payment. The bonus is 10 per cent
Fees and payments
This certificate from the ATO can be submitted with the enrolment as The CHESSN is limited in its use to monitoring Commonwealth
an interim measure while the application for a TFN is being processed. assistance to HE students, including the provision of data to the ATO.
Note: The ATO may take up to six weeks to allocate a new TFN. How and when will I be notified about my CHESSN?
The CHESSN will be notified to students in the Commonwealth
Assistance Notice (CAN), issued no later than within 28 days of the
CHESSN census date for relevant units.
The Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number
(CHESSN) is a unique identifier that universities must use as of 2005 in The CHESSN will not be quoted on any other correspondence to
communications with the Australian Government concerning a student students, e.g. fees and enrolment advices or offer letters or any written
who: correspondence on student matters.
• Is enrolled in a course of study with the university; and Students who withdraw from all units before their first census date
• Has indicated that he or she is seeking Commonwealth assistance will not be issued with a CAN, so will not receive notification of their
under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 for the units. CHESSN. CHESSN remains unconfirmed until the first time a student’s
The CHESSN will remain linked to the student for the remainder of his/ enrolment load and fees are reported to Department of Education,
her academic life. Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), and the university
will ensure that all unconfirmed CHESSNs are purged from its student
What is the CHESSN used for? management system.
The CHESSN is used to manage the:
• Student Learning Entitlements (SLE)
• Higher Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP), and Census dates
• Commonwealth Learning Scholarships. Census dates can be found on the Higher Education semester dates on
page 10 of this guide.

Fees and payments
Please be aware that it is the student responsibility to: The CAN will include details about a student’s enrolment, as follows:
1. Notify the university in writing of any changes to their enrolment personal details, CHESSN number, deferred and/or up-front fee
before the census date; and payment details, loan fees (if applicable), discounts, total debt, and
the total amount by which the student’s learning entitlement has been
2. Complete payment of their fees, where applicable. Failure to do this
reduced, and EFTSL values for units.
will result in the university cancelling the enrolment.
What happens after each census date? What happens if the CAN is incorrect?
If the university, after issuing the CAN, believes that the information is
If you are a student who is eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP
incorrect, or has ceased to be correct, the university shall issue a new
assistance, and have supplied a TFN and not made a full up-front
CAN to a student with the correct information.
payment of the student contribution amount, then you will incur a
HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP debt if you are enrolled in a unit of study When a student believes that the information on the CAN is incorrect,
after the census date. The university is required to defer your fees to tax the student must, within 14 days of dispatch of the CAN, ask the
and the ATO is advised of this debt. university (via the Information Centre) in writing for the CAN to
be corrected. Verbal requests are not considered. The request must
specify the particular information he/she considers to be incorrect and
Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) the reasons why it is considered incorrect. Making the request does
All students who incur a fee with the university in at least one unit of not affect the liability of the student to pay the contribution, nor the
study for that semester or study period by the relevant census date for student’s entitlement to Commonwealth assistance.
that unit, and have sought HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP for at least one
unit of study will be sent a Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) no The university will consider the request as soon as possible, and notify
later than 28 days after the relevantcensus date. The CAN is also sent to the student of its decision in writing. If the university finds that the
students who occupy a Commonwealth-supported place and are paying information on the original CAN was incorrect, or ceased to be correct,
their fees up-front.
Fees and payments
the university will issue a new CAN to the student with the correct Domestic student fees
information. Student records will be corrected, and data sent to DEEWR Domestic students are all students who meet the following citizenship
accordingly. conditions:
• Australian citizens
Fee exemption • New Zealand citizens
All students pay fees unless exempt from payment by the CDU • Permanent residents.
Council. The Council sets all fees on an annual basis. Fees are payable
by semester, or by study period for the current year unless a written Domestic students pay fees according to the units and course they
contract setting the fees with the university is in place (e.g. some choose to enrol in.
international students have specific contracts). The detailed fee table is available at www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/fees.html.
Each unit has four fee levels depending on the category a student falls
International student fees into.
Fees apply directly to an enrolment in a specific type of course. Categories are normally assigned at the time of enrolment.
International students are liable for payment of full-fee course charges
relevant to the year they are enrolled in. For more details of fees for
international students go to www.cdu.edu/international. Categories of students and applicable fees
The categories of students are:
• 2010
• Pre 2010
• Pre 2009
• Pre-2008
• Full fee paying.
Fees and payments
2010 Commonwealth-Supported Pre-2010 Commonwealth-Supported

Student Fees Student Fees
Students must meet residency requirements to be considered
Commonwealth-supported.
Commonwealth-supported.
Unless students are assessed to be either a Pre-2010, pre-2009 or Pre-
Unless students are assessed to be either a Pre-2008 or Pre-2009
2008 student, these fees are applicable to all Commonwealth-supported
student, these fees are applicable to all Commonwealth-supported
students starting an undergraduate course and selected postgraduate by
students who began an undergraduate course and selected postgraduate
coursework courses in 2010.
by coursework programs in 2009.
It also applies to continuing students who began before 2009 in a
The reduced maximum student contribution amount for units of study
non-Natural and Physical Sciences (non-NPS) course of study, did not
in mathematics, statistics and science applies to all students who began
complete that course of study and, on or after 1 January 2009, transfer
their course of study on or after 1 January 2009, regardless of the
to a Natural and Physical Sciences (NPS) course of study.
course of study.
From 1 January 2010, the maximum annual student contribution
Arrangements exist for Commonwealth-supported students who began
amount for commencing Commonwealth-supported students
a course of study before 1 January 2010 and had not completed that
undertaking education and nursing units of study will be increased
course before that date.
from the ‘national priority’ rate to the band 1 rate. The increased
maximum annual student contribution amounts affect only students A person is a pre-2010 student for a unit of study if the person started
who begin their course of study at a higher education provider on or the course of study of which the unit forms a part before 1 January
after 1 January 2010. Existing students will continue under existing 2010 and was a Commonwealth-supported student in relation to a unit
arrangements (pre-2010 students). of study in that course and:
a) the person had not completed the course by 31 December 2009; or

Fees and payments
b) in 2009 the person was undertaking an enabling course; or Students are not taken to have discontinued their enrolment if they
c) the person has completed the related course for an honours course have:
and is undertaking the honours course of study. • taken a leave of absence with written approval from the university;
• transferred in 2008 into another course of study at the same level
(i.e. undergraduate or postgraduate level) with the same provider or
Pre-2009 Commonwealth-Supported
another provider;
Student Fees • enrolled in a cross-institutional program at a host provider;
Commonwealth-supported. Unless students are assessed to be a Pre- • enrolled in an honours course of study in 2008 after having
2008 student, these fees are applicable to all Commonwealth-supported completed the related pass course in 2007;
students who began an undergraduate course and selected postgraduate • or in 2007, undertaken an enabling course as an exempt student
by coursework programs in 2008. and, the following year, enrolled in the course of study to which the
enabling course relates as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Pre-2008 Commonwealth-Supported
Student fees Full Fee Paying Students
Students who, before 1 January 2008, began a course of study as These are students who are:
‘contributing’ students, are to be treated as pre-2008 HECS students • Postgraduate students who, in 2010 are starting studies in a fee-
if they have not discontinued their enrolment in the course since that paying postgraduate by coursework course
commencement or completed the requirements for the course. Pre- • Postgraduate students who, before 2010, were enrolled as full-fee
2008 students retain this student status until 31 January 2012, after paying students in a postgraduate by coursework course
which date their fees will be the same as students starting a course in • Domestic undergraduate students who are studying an
2013. undergraduate course without a Commonwealth-Supported Place
Fees and payments
• Students enrolling in MISC (Miscellaneous Course). charges apply as per any other unit enrolment. Approved students are
issued with the grade of PA – Professional Assessment.
NZ citizens and permanent residents (non-humanitarian visa holders)
residing outside Australia while undertaking a unit of study within a Miscellaneous enrolment charges
course will be charged the FULL TUITION Rate (and are not eligible for Students who enrol in individual units in a course that does not lead
any FEE-HELP Programs or a discount) - as by living overseas they are to an award will have their enrolments processed as miscellaneous
no longer considered a Commonwealth-Supported Student. enrolments and will be charged at relevant rates.
Service charge
Additional information for unit fees and A service charge will be applied for all transactions initiated by you
student categories and involving administration cost, time and/or effort, provided that the
For specific details on fees for each unit visit W: www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/ service is not a compulsory or essential component of a course or its
fees.html, E: hesahelp@cdu.edu.au or P: 1800 061 963 or assessment and award. The service charge is $30 in 2010.
(08) 8946 7766.
Credit transfer When will my fees be assessed?

There is no charge for credit given through credit transfer. Fees for enrolled students are assessed for individual semesters after
the relevant fee assessment period has started. You can check fees using
Professional assessment ‘my student info’ after this date, and enrolment and fee advice are sent
Students who, on the basis of their professional background, are out to all enrolled students after this date.
seeking to be assessed as meeting the requirements of the unit, are
required to enrol in the unit for which they are seeking the assessment
and submit a HE113 form as soon as possible after enrolling in the
unit for which they are seeking Professional Assessment (PA). Student

Fees and payments
Why does the university have different fee For those of you who are eligible to receive a 20 per cent discount on
making up-front payment of fees, it is very important that you make
assessment start dates? payment of any outstanding fees and current tuition fees at the same
The university offers unit choices over eight teaching periods:
time to ensure all fees are cleared. Students who have an outstanding
Semester 1, 2 and 3; and Summer Semester
balance are not eligible to receive the discount.
Study periods 1, 2, 3 and 4
Students do not need to make payment of fees for all teaching periods
at once, but by the relevant census dates for each teaching period. Methods of payment
There are various methods by which fees can be paid, depending on the
Different fee assessment dates ensure that any fee payment you type of enrolment undertaken. Payments can be made by the following:
make is allocated to the correct teaching period and its census date.
For example, if you wish to defer your fees for summer semester, but Online
make a minimum payment of $500 up-front to take advantage of fee Online payment can be made at W: www.payonline.cdu.edu.au
discounts, your payment will be set automatically against your Summer BPay
Semester debt. If fees were assessed for all teaching periods at once, Biller code and reference number is printed on the enrolment and
your payment would be set against any future fee debts automatically fees advice for your convenience. You may use the telephone or the
and you may not be identified as being eligible for the fee discount. Internet, to contact your financial institution to make payment from
your nominated bank account to the university. You need to allow for at
least three working days for this process.
Can I determine which fees I want to pay
first? Credit card/by phone
When you make payment of any amount, your DEEWR debts will be Credit card details can be directed to the cashier on P: (08) 8946 7191
cleared first. For example, if you owe fees from other courses (VET / or (08) 8946 7192. Information required is: student number,
Higher Education) these will be cleared before current fees.
Fees and payments
cardholder’s name, credit card number and expiry date of card. Visa been assessed you will be sent a payment and fees advice. This is
Card, Master Card, Diners and American Express are accepted. confirmation of your enrolment.
Payments in person The enrolment and fees advice should be checked thoroughly for
Cash, cheque or credit card are accepted at the cashier’s office accuracy. Discrepancies should be resolved through the Information
located on the ground floor of Orange 1 at Casuarina campus, the Centre before making your payment. If you posted your completed
Administration Office at Palmerston campus and building 1 at Alice enrolment form to the university and have not received your enrolment
Springs campus. and fees advice within two weeks of the fee assessment date for the
relevant semester, or if you have any queries regarding your enrolment
EFTPOS and fees advice, please contact the Information Centre for assistance.
These facilities are available at Casuarina, Palmerston, and Alice Springs The enrolment and fees advice serves as an invoice for the purpose of
campuses. notification of fees owing. No separate fees invoices are issued.
Cheque payments It is the responsibility of the student to advise the university in writing
Cheques sent by mail should be directed to the cashier and of any change of address. The student can also change the mailing
accompanied by a copy of the appropriate enrolment and fees advice address on-line in My Student Info to ensure accuracy of the address.
and you should include a contact number where you can be reached Note: Non-receipt of an invoice due to an incorrect mailing address
during business hours. (DO NOT SEND CASH through the post). does not clear a student debt.
An Enrolment and Fees Advice will be posted to you after your
enrolment has been processed and fees have been assessed for the
relevant semester. You are encouraged to take advantage of checking
Refunds
A student must withdraw from a unit/course by completing the form
your fees balance on ‘my student info’ at any time after fee assessment
HE102 - Change of Enrolment or HE104 - Complete Cancellation
has taken place. Once you are enrolled and your fees have
Form/Intermission Form.
Fees and payments
Refunds are not automatic. All students must apply for a refund. An Refunds of amounts that total less than $30 will be paid in cash if
application for a refund can be made by completing the form GEN no further study is being undertaken (only available from Casuarina
107 Request for Student Refund and submitting to the Cashier. Your campus). If further study is being undertaken, no payment shall be
application will be considered and, subject to approval, Student Services made but a credit will be carried forward.
Cashiers will process the refund to you or a third party who has paid
your fees. It is essential, therefore, that you advise the university of your
current postal address. The refund will be processed within 30 What happens if I do not pay my fees by the
days of the submitted refund request form. census date?
Refunds can be processed directly into your nominated bank account Commonwealth-supported students
through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Once the university has Upon receipt of an enrolment and fees advice you should immediately
processed the refund, you should have access to these funds within two check the accuracy of the information contained on this document and
(2) days. Under banking regulations, if a student has made a payment read the instructions on the reverse side. There are penalties for non-
with a credit card any refund must be credited to the original card. payment of fees by the due date.
Charles Darwin University will refund to the original credit card if the If you are eligible for and have chosen the up-front payment option on
initial payment was via that credit card within the previous 12 months, your request for Commonwealth-support and HECS-HELP, a reminder
otherwise the refund will be processed by Bank Transfer. It may take notice will be sent 28 days before the relevant census date advising you
up to seven (7) working days before the credit appears on your account that payment of your tuition fees is required no later than one working
due to bank processing practices. day before the census date.
If you have not paid your student contribution by the relevant census
date but have provided your TFN, your debt will be deferred to the ATO.
If you have not paid and have not provided your TFN, your enrolment

Fees and payments
will be cancelled within two working days after the census date. You will Withdrawal before the census date – student
be notified in writing.
fee implications
Students who have not paid all applicable non-unit related charges (i.e.
non-tuition fees) will be advised that the Fees and Charges By-Laws will Fee options Implications
be applied, and that unless payment is received within 28 days, debt Up-front payments If you have selected the full, up-front payment
collection procedures may begin. The relevant sections of CDU Fees of Commonwealth option in respect of your Commonwealth-
and Charges By-laws for non-payment of fees can be accessed at www. supported fees supported place liability, and have made
cdu.edu.au/governance/bylaws.html. payment of fees for that unit, the university
will refund those amounts to you.
Non-Commonwealth supported students, holders of other Up-front payment of If you have selected the full, up-front payment
permanent visas and New Zealand citizens (including full fee domestic full tuition option in respect of your liability, and have
postgraduate students) fees made payment of fees for that unit, the
A reminder notice will be sent to you advising that payment is required university will refund those amounts to you.
within 28 days of the date of the ‘notice’. On the expiry of the above Deferred payments If you have selected the deferred payment
notice the enrolment of all students who have an outstanding debt will of fees option in respect of your liability, you will
be cancelled and the student(s) will be advised in writing. The relevant not incur a debt for the unit(s) you are
sections of CDU Fees and Charges By-laws for non-payment of fees can withdrawing from.
be accessed at W: www.cdu.edu.au/governance/bylaws.html.
Students who have not paid all applicable non-unit related charges (i.e.
non-tuition fees) will be advised that the Fees and Charges By-Laws will
be applied, and that unless payment is received within 28 days, debt
collection procedures may begin.

Fees and payments
Withdrawal after the census date – student Remissions

fee implications Students who withdraw from their studies after the census date still
Students who withdraw from their studies after the census date may consume SLE for the units from which they withdraw. However,
apply to have their Student Learning Entitlements (SLE) re-credited and/ such students may apply to have their SLE re-credited in special
or their fees remitted in special circumstances. circumstances. If a student withdraws from a unit(s) of study after the
census date, the university will advise the student to apply in writing to
Fee options Implications the University for a re-credit, remission or refund, whichever is relevant
to the person. A student who completes a unit and receives a fail grade
Up-front payments If your SLE is re-credited, then your HECS-HELP
of Commonwealth- debt for that unit is taken to be remitted and is considered not to have successfully completed the unit and may,
supported fees the university will refund the up-front payments therefore, apply for a re-credit or a remission if special circumstances
of your contribution amount. exist. In all cases, supporting documentation will be required.
Deferred payments If your SLE is re-credited, then your HECS-HELP A student who has successfully completed the unit of study cannot
of fees for debt for that unit is remitted and the university
apply for a re-credit or a remission.
Commonwealth- will repay the Commonwealth any HECS-HELP
supported Students assistance to which you were entitled.
Up-front payment of The university has the discretion to refund any What qualifies as special circumstances for
domestic full tuition up-front payments to you in accordance with
fees the university’s own rules. the purpose of a remission?
Special circumstances include unusual circumstances which are beyond
Deferred payment of If your FEE-HELP balance is re-credited, any
domestic full tuition FEE-HELP debt you acquired for that unit a person’s control. The university shall assess if the special circumstances
fees will be remitted and the university will repay have arisen due to the applicant’s action or inaction, either directly or
any amounts of FEE-HELP assistance to the indirectly, and for which the person is not responsible.
Commonwealth.

Fees and payments
It can also be circumstances that make it impractical for the person Special circumstances do not include lack of knowledge or
to complete the requirements for their unit of study and may include understanding of requirements under the schemes or a person’s
medical circumstances, for example, where a person’s medical condition incapacity to repay a Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debt.
has changed to such an extent that he or she is unable to continue Repayments are income-contingent and the person can apply for a
studying or a person has experienced family/personal circumstances deferral of a compulsory repayment in certain circumstances.
such as death or severe medical or financial problems within a family,
such that it is unreasonable to expect a person to continue studying.
How do I apply for a remission?
Employment-related circumstances for example, where a person’s Your application for a re-credit or a remission must be made in writing
employment status or arrangements have changed so that the person within 12 months of the withdrawal date, or, if you have not withdrawn,
is unable to continue his or her studies, and this change is beyond the within 12 months of the end of the period of study in which the unit
person’s control. Or course-related circumstances, for example, where was, or was to be, undertaken.
the provider has changed the unit it had offered and the person is
disadvantaged by either not being able to complete the unit, or not Your application needs to include any independent supporting
being given credit towards other units or courses. documentation, for example, a letter from your doctor or counsellor,
to support your claims. Please complete form HE107 – Application
A person is unable to complete the requirements for a unit, for for Remission of Commonwealth-supported student fees – upfront
example, if the person is unable to undertake the necessary private payments and Commonwealth support students – help form which can
study required, attend sufficient lectures or tutorials and meet other be found at W: www.cdu.edu.au/studentnet/adminforms.html.
compulsory attendance requirements in order to meet their course
requirements; or complete the required assessable work; or sit the
required examinations; or complete any other course requirements
because of their inability to meet the above.

Fees and payments
When will a remission be granted?

The university will remit if it is satisfied that special circumstances apply
to the student that are:
• Beyond the person’s control
• Do not make their full impact on the student until on, or after, the
census date; and
• Make it impracticable for the person to complete the requirements
for the unit in the period during which the person undertook, or
was to undertake, the unit.
How will I know if my application for a

remission is successful?
The university will notify you of the decision and the reasons for
making the decision and will also advise you of your rights for a review
of the decision if you are unsatisfied with the outcome.
The university will also advise DEEWR of its decisions.

Examinations
Final assessment for students may include a formal examination 2010 Examination Dates
component. Exams generally are held during a central examination
period, which extends for two weeks. Most units require an end-of- Summer
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3
semester central examination be taken. Central Examination Timetables Semester
for Higher Education will be available on line. Some units also may have End of semester
7-18 June 25 Oct-5 Nov 21-25 Feb
mid-semester Faculty-based examinations and these will be listed on central exam N/A
2010 2010 2011
your unit outline. period
Draft central examination timetables will be made available to students. Special/
6-10 Sept 21-25 Feb 4-8 April
Please note that it is your responsibility to advise the Timetabling Team supplementary N/A
2010 2011 2011
of any timetable clashes such as exams running at the same time or exam period
overlapping. Once the Final Examination Timetable is set, there will be
no chance to make any further changes. Students may be required to sit
more than one examination in one day. Only a break between exams of
less than two hours is a reason for students to contact the Timetabling
Team to request a change of exam time.
As a student, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are familiar
with the date, time and venue of your examinations. Non-attendance
at a scheduled examination will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded.
Please note: misreading the content of the central examination
timetable does not constitute a valid reason to request a special
examination. Be aware that your exam can be scheduled on any day
during the central examination period. If you need further clarification
in regards to your examinations, contact Student Services.
Examinations
Special examinations
Application for special arrangements EGT112 If you require any special arrangement for your examination, contact Support and Equity
on (08) 8946 6288 to discuss possible options.
Application must be submitted at least 7 days
before the examination If you have a disability, you should discuss options of:
• Additional reading or writing time
• Special seating arrangements; or
• Any other special requirements.
Application for special consideration EGT111 If for some reason you are unable to prepare adequately for an examination due to illness
or personal circumstances, special consideration may be sought. A medical certificate
Application must be submitted within 7 days of
and/or statutory declaration must be included with the application. If the application is
sitting an examination
approved, the lecturer of the unit from which you are seeking special consideration will
take your application into account when marking your exam.
Application for special examination EGT113 If you are ill on the day of an examination and you cannot attend, you are entitled to
apply for a special examination. Special examinations shall be held in the following core
Application must be submitted within 7 days of
teaching period over a one-week period either during the mid-semester break or at the end
sitting an examination
of semester central examination period. A medical certificate must be included with the
application for a special examination.

Examinations
External examinations As indicated in your unit information booklet the Examination

Candidates located within 80km of Darwin or Alice Springs are Arrangement Form is located at W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/forms/
expected to sit their exams at the respective CDU campuses. access/examarrangement.html and is to be submitted on-line. A
separate form is required to be submitted for each exam. You may also
Outside Darwin/Alice Springs email externalexaminations@cdu.edu.au for further information.
External Student Support manages the invigilation process for external/ F: (08) 8946 6549.
off campus exams held in each central exam period and also the three
Exams will not be emailed or faxed to invigilators as a last-minute
periods a year where special/supplementary exams are undertaken.
resort. To ensure exam documentation arrives within appropriate
• If you live more than 80km from any CDU campus or centre, you timeframes, the candidate must return his/her completed form before
will need to make your supervision arrangements with a nominated the appropriate deadline. Any incomplete and/or late applications will
tertiary institution. A private invigilator may be used only if you not be accepted and will be forwarded automatically to your faculty for
do not have access to a local institution or organisation that can further approval/processing.
provide this service.
Students must advise the invigilator that the exam package will be
Students undertaking an off-campus exam need to complete the dispatched to him/her about 3 weeks before the exam period. It is the
examination supervision form and send it to External Students responsibility of the student to contact their invigilator 2 weeks before
Support at least four weeks before the examination period begins. Your the exam to ensure they have the paper, the details of date, location
cooperation in ensuring exam invigilation booking arrangements are and time. If they do not, the student must contact External Student
made and timely submission of forms is appreciated. Support as soon as possible on E: ess@cdu.edu.au or P: 08) 8946 6483.
If you are having any difficulties or do not understand what you need
to do, contact External Student Support. If you are nervous about your
exams, visit the exams section of the Study Skills website for help.

Examinations
Can I repeat a unit to obtain a higher grade?

If you are in a Commonwealth supported student or a full-fee paying
postgraduate student or receiving Fee-Help, you cannot repeat a unit in
the award course unless:
• it is required to graduate, eg you have too many PC units, or
• you need a particular unit to gain professional recognition, eg CPA
registration.
You may repeat a unit if you are enrolled as a miscellaneous student
(non-award). You will have to pay fees depending on the discipline. The
detailed fee table is available at www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/fees.html.
Grading Schema indicating the grades that apply to Higher Education
students is available at W: http://www.cdu.edu.au/governance/
documents/AssessmentRules.

Examinations
Grades release dates

End of semester release dates 6 July 2010 23 November 2010 18 January 2011 8 March 2011
Study Period 1 Study Period 2 Study Period 3 Study Period 4
For units delivered by CDU 15 June 2010 14 September 2010 14 December 2010 N/A
For units delivered by
3 August 2010 2 November 2010 1 February 2011 3 May 2011
Open Universities Australia
Note: OUA grades do not become available until nine weeks after the end of each study period.
Results are available online via My Student Info (unless students have a financial encumbrance).
Memorandum of Grades Student Progression

The memorandum of grades is a printed record of units and results, The monitoring of student progress is undertaken at the end of
awarded within that semester and is available at the end of each Semester 1 and Semester 2 as a proactive enabling strategy that aims
semester. Students are encouraged to view their results on line using for the early identification of students at risk and the implementation
‘my student info’ at www.cdu.edu.au/studentnet/. A memorandum of of flexible, practical and achievable strategies to assist students achieve
grades is not provided where fees remain outstanding. A replacement their learning potential. If your performance has not been satisfactory
charge of $15 a copy of your memorandum of grades applies. throughout the semester you will be notified in accordance with the
Higher Education Progress Rules. More information can be found at
http://www.cdu.edu.au/governance/documents/ProgressionRules.pdf

GRADUATION
The University holds four graduation ceremonies a year. Two Each student who meets the requirements to graduate needs to
ceremonies are held in May at the Casuarina campus, one ceremony is complete a Nomination to Graduate form available at http://www.
held in October at a city venue and one graduation ceremony is held in cdu.edu.au/studentnet/adminforms.html Every graduand receives an
Alice Springs in June. Students can choose to graduate from the campus invitation to attend the ceremony and three passes to invite family and
of their choice. friends to join in this joyous occasion.
2010 Graduation Dates

Date Location Faculty/Division
Thursday 20 May 2010 Casuarina campus courtyard Institute of Advanced Studies
Faculty of Education, Health and Science
Languages and Literacy Division
Primary Industries and Community Services Division
Friday 21 May 2010 Casuarina campus courtyard Faculty of Law, Business and Arts
Business and Service Industries Division
Trades industry Division
Thursday 17 June 2010 Alice Springs Convention Centre All Faculties
All VET Divisions
Friday 15 Oct 2010 TBA All Faculties
All VET Divisions

Support Services
Faculty Academic Liaison Units E: ITMS-support@cdu.edu.au, P: (08) 8946 6600 for Casuarina campus,
P: (08) 8959 5244 for Alice Springs campus or E: alice-helpdesk@cdu.
Academic Liaison Units provide advice to students particularly in
edu.au.
relation to the design of study plans to suit the circumstances of
individual students. Initial enquiries, however, should be made via the General access computers are available at ITMS, building Red 3,
Information Centre on 1800 061 963. Casuarina campus and the campus libraries at Casuarina and Palmerston
for the purpose of burning your student files and data to CDs.
Law, Business and Arts
P: 08 8946 6031 ITMS operates between 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursdays and
F: 08 8946 6584 5.30pm Fridays. The ITMS Service Desk will be available for URGENT
E: alu_lba@cdu.edu.au call-out support, though this phone support is restricted to major
IT faults Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm and from 8am to 4pm on
Education, Health and Science
weekends and public holidays.
P: 08 8946 7357
F: 08 8946 6151 Student computer account
E: ehsoffice@cdu.edu.au Your computer account gives you email access and access to the web.
Your account also provides you with a password to allow you access to
the computer workstations in the computer laboratories and campus
Information technology libraries.
Service Desk
Computer facilities
The ITMS Service Desk is your first point of contact for assistance
Computer laboratories are available for student use on level 3 Orange
with computers, the Internet, telephones, printers, and associated
1 at Casuarina campus, building C at Palmerston and Alice Springs
information technology equipment and services. Contact the Service
campuses. The laboratories are open week days between 7am and 1am
Desk if you have any problems with computers, software or passwords.
at Casuarina, 7am and 11pm at Palmerston campus and varied hours at
Access the Service Desk at W: www.cdu.edu.au/itms/contactus.html or
Alice Springs campus.
Support Services
Your student card should give you automatic after hours access to The official CDU policy regarding Acceptable Use of computer systems
computer labs. For help in solving problems, simply take your student can be found in the following document: http://www.cdu.edu.au/
card to the enquiries counter in the Information Centre. For access at governance/documents/10.0InformationTechnologyAcceptableUse.pdf.
Alice Springs, please contact the Alice Springs Information Centre staff.
(See also Library and Learning Precinct on page 53.)
Academic support
Wireless access The Academic Language and Learning Support Program (ALLSP) is part
Wireless network access is available in a number of buildings of CDU’s School of Academic Language and Learning (SALL). It is a
throughout CDU. This includes Casuarina, Palmerston, Alice Springs one-stop shop for students who want to improve their academic skills.
and some access in other campuses. Although helping individual It offers free workshops and one-to-one support to help students write
students to setup their wireless connection is not supported by ITMS, assignments, study efficiently, and improve their written language skills.
documentation is available to help you configure your own notebook There is a strong emphasis on providing students with a supportive
computer. At the beginning of each semester, ITMS also holds short environment so that the significant transition many are making into the
workshops to assist in this process. (See also Library and Learning world of higher education is successful.
Precinct on page 53.)
For more information on the ALLSP programs on offer, go to W: http://
Misuse of computer facilities www.cdu.edu.au/allsp/ or contact the facilitator on E: ruth.warwick@
Students should be aware that they can be charged under the Student cdu.edu.au.
Conduct By-Laws if they are found to be misusing computers and, in
particular, accessing pornographic material or sending emails which
contain racist, sexist or other comments which contravene Federal or
Territory Equal Opportunity legislation.

Support Services
Indigenous Academic Support Unit • Provision of academic support and referrals for tutoring from
The Indigenous Academic Support Unit (IASU) comprises a team of the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS), through which
highly skilled and qualified Indigenous staff who provide academic individual or group tutorial assistance can be arranged.
support across a range of disciplines to Indigenous students studying at • Access to a well-appointed Indigenous student common room,
CDU. With Indigenous support centres located at Casuarina (Gurinbey), computer lab, tutorial room and large undercover seating area with
Palmerston (Duwun), Katherine (Yangan.garr), Alice Springs (Akaltye), fans and lights at Casuarina campus. Excellent student facilities are
Tennant Creek and Nhulunbuy, the IAS team provides a culturally safe also available at Palmerston, Katherine, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek
physical and intellectual environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait and Nhulunbuy campuses.
Islander students are encouraged to reach their full potential. This is • Assistance with top-up printing costs for Vocational Education and
facilitated through a range of programs designed to enhance students’ Training (VET) and Higher Education (HE) students.
capabilities and increase their options for personal and professional
• Referral to support agencies and provision of information and
development as they progress through their studies. The IAS team
assistance for accessing other services on campus (eg. Support &
assists students to enrol in the course(s) of their choice and help them
Equity Services, which also includes access to disability services).
to plan their educational and career pathways, while providing ongoing
support and advice throughout their learning journey. • Assistance with finding suitable accommodation for students.
• Provision of information about scholarships and other opportunities
How can Indigenous Academic Support help me? that become available for students from time to time, as well as
The IAS team provides high-level support and assistance to Indigenous assistance with the preparation and submission of scholarship
students studying at CDU through: applications.
• Provision of specialist orientation programs for new Indigenous • Provision of advocacy support (eg, helping to deal with study
students. problems, scholarship payments, access to Centrelink/Abstudy, etc).
• Assistance with enrolment applications and course information.

Support Services
• Regular visits to schools and community organisations to talk about Yangan.garr at Katherine Rural campus
study options and educational and career pathways available at Indigenous Academic Support is located at the Katherine campus
CDU. within the Library building.
• Preparation and broad email distribution of monthly Indigenous P: 8973 8348.
Academic Support newsletter. Tennant Creek campus
For further information Indigenous Academic Support is located at the Tennant Creek
Gurinbey at Casuarina campus campus. Enquire at reception.
The Indigenous Academic Support area is located at building Blue 2 P: 8973 8348.
and includes a range of staff offices and facilities for students. Nhulunbuy campus
P: 8946 7413. Indigenous Academic Support is located at the Nhulunbuy campus.
Duwun at Palmerston campus Enquire at reception.
Indigenous Academic Support at the Palmerston campus is located General Enquiries
within Administration in building A. Charles Darwin University
P: 8946 7860. Gurinbey
Akaltye at Alice Springs campus Blue 2, Casuarina campus
Indigenous Academic Support at the Alice Springs campus is located Casuarina NT 0909
in building 6, at the rear of the Uni Info Shop. P: 08 8946 7413
P: 8959 5411. F: 08 8946 6064
E: IASUReception@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/iasu

Support Services
Library and Learning Precinct information requirements, staff are able to direct students to reference
www.cdu.edu.au/library/ materials or online tutorials. Assistance is also provided for processes
such as printing, burning a CD and scanning images.
The CDU Library operates at Casuarina, Palmerston and Alice Springs
campuses. Orientation sessions to help new students find their way The Library also provides services for distance students.
around the Library and the various information systems are offered at
Library and Information Access
the beginning of Semesters 1 and 2. Ask about these at your campus.
Casuarina campus Palmerston campus
Note that library opening hours may vary between campuses and
Building Red 8 P: (08) 8946 7870
during semester breaks. Library opening hours are listed at W: www.
P: (08) 8946 7016 F: (08) 8946 7880
cdu.edu.au/library/about/hours.html. Additional useful information
F: (08) 8946 7022 E: referencedesk@cdu.edu.au
for new students is available at W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/LILL/
E: referencedesk@cdu.edu.au W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/about/
StudentWelcome.html. The Library also offers an Ask Us service, which
W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/ campus.html
is available to all CDU students and staff. See W: www.cdu.edu.au/
library/askus.html.
Alice Springs campus Distance Library Services
Computers are available for study and research purposes at all campus P: (08) 8959 5233 Building Red 8 Casuarina campus
libraries. The computers are imaged by ITMS and have the same F: (08) 8959 5822 P: (08) 8946 7016
software as those in the computer labs. They operate on the student E: alice.library@cdu.edu.au F: (08) 8946 7022
network and require a computer account to log in. All campus libraries W: www.cdu.edu.au/library/ E: referencedesk@cdu.edu.au
are wireless-enabled. Staff can assist with connecting your laptop about/campus.html
to the network. Study areas are also available with power for laptop
computers.
Library staff provide assistance for basic use of programs such as Word,
Excel, Powerpoint. For more advanced use of applications or other
Support Services
Photocopying and printing Support and Equity Services

Print account quota Counselling
Photocopiers and printers are available for student use in the libraries If you are experiencing difficulties that affect your academic studies
at all campuses. Each student is given a print account, which is linked to and seek to achieve a more balanced life, then personal counselling
their student ID and their student computer account. There is a ‘Print enables you to improve individual well-being. The Student Facilitator
Start’ quota credited to each enrolled student’s print account, which Counselling is located in Support and Equity Services and is available by
provides every student with a limited amount of free printing and appointment to all students wanting to discuss any issues causing them
copying. Your CDU student card enables you to access a rechargeable concern in their academic and/or personal life.
account. Students may buy extra credits via cash recharging units or
EFTPOS terminals in the libraries at Casuarina and Palmerston. Casual Disability Support
photocopy cards also can be bought at either campus. The Student Facilitator Disabilities is the first point of contact for
CDU students who have a disability. Our service facilitates access to
Uniprint Express (www.cdu.edu.au/uniprintexpress) is responsible for all services of CDU for students with a disability, including making
providing printing and photocopying facilities at the Casuarina and reasonable adjustment to address the effects of the disability on the
Palmerston campuses. Uniprint Express is available in Casuarina Library, student’s ability to undertake their study.
Palmerston Library, Casuarina Computing Labs Orange Building: 1.3,
Palmerston Computing Lab PA.1, Palmerston Computing Lab PB.1, International Student Support
Palmerston Computing Lab PC.2 and EHS and IT Computing Labs. The International Student Facilitator provides international students
with information and support upon arrival and during their studies at
the university. The facilitator also assists students to resolve concerns
encountered during the study time and in preparation for their return
home.

SUPPORT SERVICES
Equity – information, assistance and support Student accommodation and loans

It is the objective of CDU to ensure the absence of all forms of The Student Facilitator Reception maintains and updates information
discrimination and harassment based on gender, marital status, race, for students seeking off-campus accommodation, and application forms
age, disability, religion or sexual preference in relation to all facets of for emergency student loans.
student participation at the university. Support and Equity Services
assists students, who believe this may be occurring, by discussing Contact Support and Equity Services
and clarifying the situation and exploring with students their rights, Casuarina campus – Building Blue 1
responsibilities and options to resolve the matter. Alice Springs campus – Library building
P: Casuarina (08) 8946 6288
Complaint resolution F: (08) 8946 6654
Support and information is available through Support and Equity P: Alice Springs (08) 8959 5216
Services to resolve grievances and complaints either with other students, E: equity@cdu.edu.au
university staff or university administrative or academic complaints and W: www.cdu.edu.au/ses/student.support.html
appeals. To assist students in the resolution of complaints and appeals,
the university has developed a student administrative complaints
review process, a student academic complaint and appeals process, and
conciliation/grievance procedures for complaints about discrimination
and harassment. Information about these processes is available through
Support and Equity Services. Support for complaint resolution is
available from the Senior Advisor.

OTHER INFORMATION
Accommodation Banking facilities

North Flinders International House (NFIH) An automatic teller machine is located on the wall between the
Located on the Casuarina campus, NFIH provides single student bookshop and the basketball courts. This will accept most cards. The
accommodation with all rooms air-conditioned and fully furnished, Post Office is also an agent for the Commonwealth Bank.
including a desk and small refrigerator. For full details about application,
fees and costs, contact NFIH:
Bicycles
North Flinders International House CDU welcomes cyclists on campus. If you use a bicycle you should
P: (08) 8946 6591 be aware of the university’s policy for safe bicycle usage on campus.
F: (08) 8946 6686 Importantly, you should be aware of speed limits and the need to park
E: accommodation@cdu.edu.au bicycles in designated bike racks. More information regarding bicycles
W: www.cdu.edu.au/nfih/ on campus can be found at W: www.cdu.edu.au/fas/security.html#bike.
Accommodation register
An accommodation register of available off-campus accommodation Bookshop
is located at Casuarina campus in Support and Equity, building Blue 1 The University Bookshop is located on the ground floor of building
and the Information Centre, building Orange 1. The register lists rooms Red 1, Casuarina campus. It stocks text books, general and reference
in units and houses that are available for rent. The accommodation books, stationery, technical equipment, and CDU souvenirs. The
is usually at fairly reasonable rates in share house situations. Many bookshop provides a fast mail-order service for external students and
of the rooms are rented fully furnished and some even include full has extended hours at the beginning of each semester.
board. It is up to you to take down the telephone number of places
you consider appropriate, then contact the person and arrange to view Normal opening hours: 8.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday and
the accommodation. Ask one of the staff in the Information Centre or 8.30am – 6pm Wednesday.
Support and Equity if you need assistance to access the register. Casuarina campus – building Red 1.
P: (08) 8946 6497
OTHER INFORMATION
F: (08) 8946 6656 Cashier

E: bookshop@cdu.edu.au The university cashier is located within the Information Centre at
W: www.cdu.edu.au/bookshop/ Casuarina, Palmerston and Alice Springs campuses. This is where you
pay your fees and any other monies you owe to the university. Cashier
hours operate in line with the Information Centre. The hours are:
Bus travel (concession fare for full-time students)
Concession fares are available to students presenting a valid full-time Casuarina campus Alice Springs campus
student identification card issued by an Australian education institution. 8.30am – 4pm Mon, Tue, Thurs 8.30am – 4pm Mon – Fri
Students from international universities are not eligible for a discounted 8.30am – 6pm Wed
fare. Please present your full-time student ID card to the bus driver to 8.30am – 3pm Fri Palmerston campus
receive your concession. 8.30am - 3.30pm Mon - Fri
Casuarina campus – building
Orange 1
Careers and employment P: (08) 8946 7191
The Careers and Employment team can assist current students and F: (08) 8946 6544
graduates of CDU with: E: cashiers@cdu.edu.au
• career counselling
• identifying potential employers
• job search
• writing resumes and job applications
• preparing for job interviews
• managing study to employment transitions
Contact the Careers and Employment team at the Information Centre
Orange 1.1, Casuarina campus or freecall: 1800 061 963.
OTHER INFORMATION
Centrelink – 9pm seven days for members. Office hours: 6am – 9pm Monday –
If you are a new student and are also a Centrelink client, you need to Thursday, 6am – 6pm Friday, 8.30am – 2pm Saturday and 8.30am – 12
advise Centrelink of your enrolment. If you are a continuing student noon Sunday. P: (08) 8946 6971 or E: gym@cdu.edu.au www.cdu.edu.
and your enrolment status has changed, you also need to advise au/sport.
Centrelink. For further information students should contact Centrelink: CDU Sport runs a number of social sporting activities on campus,
ABSTUDY – P: 132317 or for ranging from soccer to sepak takraw. Keep an eye on its notice boards
Austudy – P: 132490, or visit W: www.centrelink.gov.au. or website for the latest happenings.
The Sports Association has 21 affiliated sporting clubs, which all
Childcare students are encouraged to join.
The CDU Child Care Centre is located on Casuarina campus, at building
CDU Sport also looks after the CDU Australian University Games team.
Green 3. Hours of operation: 7:30am – 6pm Monday – Friday. For
This is the highlight of most students’ university year with up to 7000
information about availability of places and fees, P: (08) 8946 6913.
students competing from around Australia. Gain more information on
Many other childcare facilities are available around Darwin. Contact the
this exciting event, P: (08) 8946 6043.
Information Centre for more information or refer to the Yellow Pages.
CDU Students' Association

Charles Darwin University Sport and Fitness CDU recognises the valuable contribution a Students' Association
Unlimited makes to the overall environment of the University. During 2010 a
Located in building Green 2, Brand Pavilion, Casuarina campus, is a Student Representative group will be established. The aim of such a
modern, air-conditioned gymnasium, run by CDU Sport. group is to make significant contributions to promote the welfare and
Membership fees are well-priced and suitable for a student budget. A further interests of CDU undergraduate students, in particular to work
variety of group fitness classes are also scheduled. Gym hours: 6am for quality and equity in higher education. The group will also work
with relevant national bodies including the National Union of Students.
OTHER INFORMATION
Hairdressing and beauty therapy • Investigate CDU’s offerings on the web; or

Hairdressing and beauty therapy are located at the Palmerston campus. • Contact your Academic Liaison Unit to explore your options.
Students can book to have their hair cut, styled or coloured or a CDU does not offer any units through OUA for students enrolled in
beauty therapy treatment at very reasonable prices. P: 8946 7896 for postgraduate courses or enabling courses.
appointments. There is also a hairdressing training school as part of our
Alice Springs campus. P: 8959 5225 for bookings.
Parking
All motorbike parking is free.
Legal advice
Darwin Community Legal Service provides free legal advice and advice Parking permits
sessions are held in Darwin, Palmerston and Casuarina, Parking permits can be obtained at the cashier’s office, building Orange
P: (08) 8941 3394. 1, Casuarina campus or building A Palmerston campus. The cost of a
parking permit is $55 a semester or $110 a year.
Library Pay and display parking - Casuarina and Palmerston campuses

In each pay and display voucher parking area there is a machine that
For information and contact details see page 53.
requires you to insert the relevant coins before a voucher will be issued.
The cost of voucher parking is 50c an hour, $1 for three hours, and
Open Universities Australia $1.50 a day. Pay and display vouchers are required between the hours of
Undergraduate students at CDU have an option of extending their 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday and must be displayed clearly on the
study choices from a list of more than 200 units that are part of dashboard of the vehicle. Failure to do so will incur a fine.
the Open Universities Australia program. If you would like to take
advantage of this opportunity:

OTHER INFORMATION
Parking fines card to be used by other students or friends to access university

Fines will be issued for parking in the wrong spot or for parking in a facilities. Students using such facilities without their student card will
spot for too long. Parking fines must be paid at the cashier at either be asked to leave and you could be charged under the Student Conduct
Casuarina, Palmerston or Alice Springs campuses, or alternatively by By-Laws for misuse of your student card.
posting your payment to:
The cashier, Charles Darwin University, Darwin NT 0909.
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment extends from unwelcome actions such as gestures,
Security on campus inappropriate or dirty jokes, persistent, unwelcome invitations, the
Students should be careful if walking around campus at night. Keep display of offensive pictures, and implicit or explicit demands for
to well-lit areas and try not to walk alone. If you are concerned about sexual activity, through to physical contact such as patting, pinching
your personal safety, talk to a student facilitator at Student and Equity. or groping. In accordance with the university’s policy of providing a
Be sure to report any incidents or suspicious activity to security. You learning and work an environment that is free from sexual harassment,
can also call Security to arrange to be accompanied to your vehicle on Sexual Harassment Guidelines have been developed. If you believe you
campus after dark. Phone ahead to make these arrangements some are a victim of sexual harassment, contact Support and Equity Services,
time before you are ready to leave, P: (08) 8946 7777 or Freecall: 1800 building Blue 1, Casuarina campus. P: (08) 8946 6288 or the Library
646 501 for Casuarina campus and P: (08) 8946 7888 for Palmerston building, Alice Springs P: (08) 8959 5216.
campus.
Make sure you carry your student card with you at all times as you may
be asked to provide identification while on campus. This is particularly
relevant when using the computer laboratories as you may be asked to
provide identification to a security guard. Do not allow your student

Glossary
Census dates Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number

The census date for a unit of study is the final date for each semester by (CHESSN)
which you must: A unique number allocated to you for Commonwealth higher education
• Withdraw from a unit you are enrolled in that semester assistance (as Commonwealth-supported students and/or through HELP
• Withdraw from the course you are enrolled in for that semester loans). This number stays with you throughout your studies.
• Submit forms to request either deferment or intermission from the
course Commonwealth-supported place (CSP)
• Complete making payment of your fees. A place in a course to which the Australian Government contributes
towards the cost of tuition and where students contribute via HECS-
Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) HELP towards the cost of the course. This was formerly called HECS.
Notice that contains information about your enrolment and usage of
Commonwealth assistance. Cross-institutional student
See page 19.
Commonwealth-supported students
These are students who are eligible for a Commonwealth-supported DEEWR
place, eg their course is funded by the Commonwealth and they are Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
enrolled in a unit of study that is Commonwealth-supported. This Relations.
includes students who pay their HECS-HELP up-front or those seeking Domestic student
to defer their fees to tax and those who are receiving a Commonwealth A student who is an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or a
Learning Scholarship. permanent resident of Australia.
EFTSL
Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. 1 EFTSL = 80 credit points.

GLOSSARY
HESA SATAC
Higher Education Support Act 2003. An act relating to the funding of South Australian Tertiary Admission Centre.
higher education, and for other purposes.
Semesters
Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) Teaching periods for Higher Education.
An interest-free loan program available to Australian citizens or the Semester 1, Semester 2 and Semester 3, Summer Semester.
holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas to enable them to
pay their student contributions or tuition fees. Loans are re-paid later Student contribution
through the taxation system once income has reached a certain level. The amount that Commonwealth-supported students must pay towards
There are two types of HELP loans – FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP. their course costs.
FEE-HELP - to assist eligible non-Commonwealth supported students Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)
pay their tuition fees. HECS-HELP – to assist eligible Commonwealth- All eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian
supported students pay their student contributions. Discounts to permanent residents receive a SLE of seven years equivalent full-time
eligible students are available for up front payments. Holders of study as a Commonwealth-supported student.
other permanent visa and New Zealand citizens may have access to a
Study periods
Commonwealth-supported place, but are not able to access HECS-HELP
Teaching periods usually associated with OUA units SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4.
and must pay their student contribution up front.
Miscellaneous students
Students wishing to undertake individual units that do not lead to an
award.

Campus maps and keys
Alice Springs campus

Palmerston campus

Casuarina campus
12 C
12 C
P C

For more information
www.cdu.edu.au
Casuarina Campus Alice Springs Campus

Information Centre Information Centre
P: 1800 061 963 P: 1800 654 865
F: 08 8946 6642 F: 08 8959 5343
E: student.admin@cdu.edu.au
Postal address
Postal address Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University PO Box 795
Darwin NT 0909 Alice Springs NT 0871
Street address Street address

Charles Darwin University Charles Darwin University
Ellengowan Drive Grevillea Drive
Casuarina Alice Springs
Opening hours Opening hours
31996 UniprintNT 10.09 NJ

Monday 8.30am – 4pm Monday 8.30am – 4pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 4pm Tuesday 8.30am – 4pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 6pm Wednesday 8.30am – 4pm
Thursday 8.30am – 4pm Thursday 8.30am – 4pm
Friday 8.30am – 3pm Friday 8.30am – 3pm

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Services provided by the Information Centre • Student information:

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Services............................................................................ 1 Activate your student account...................................................... 13

Auditing students.................................................................................. 21 Bonus for voluntary repayments........................................................ 29

When will my fees be assessed?......................................................... 35 the purpose of a remission?................................................................ 40

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Wireless access............................................................................... 50 Bus travel (concession fare for full-time students)............................ 57

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New students International students

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Whether you are a first-time student, one returning to study or a

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Higher Education enrolment dates

External units: External units:

New and continuing students External units: External units:

Study Period 1^ Study Period 2^ Study Period 3^ Study Period 4^

Final date to add and/or substitute

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Higher Education semester dates

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Enrolling in 6 Steps What information is required in each step?

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Step 4 – Update my personal statistics About the Payment Option Form

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Deferment is available to students who have not started their studies,

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How do I change my enrolment? Adding a unit – form HE102

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After the end of the teaching period

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2010 Commonwealth-Supported Pre-2010 Commonwealth-Supported

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Credit transfer When will my fees be assessed?

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Withdrawal after the census date – student Remissions

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When will a remission be granted?

How will I know if my application for a

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External examinations As indicated in your unit information booklet the Examination

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Can I repeat a unit to obtain a higher grade?

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Grades release dates

Memorandum of Grades Student Progression

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2010 Graduation Dates

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