Information for late arrival (International Students)

The last day to arrive on-campus and enrol in your courses for Trimester 1, 2026 and Semester, 1 2026 is Friday 6 February 2026. If you do not arrive on-campus by this date, you will need to defer your studies to a future study term and may have to leave the country.

*Exception: Bachelor of Nursing and Joint Medical Program last day to arrive on-campus and enrol is Friday 30^th January.

Please note, some programs may have alternate key dates. If you're concerned about not being able to arrive on time or need advice about your next steps, please reach out to the International Student Support team. Our friendly team is here to guide you through your options.

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