Discontinue a unit of study

Understand the consequences of withdrawing from a unit, the importance of the census date and the support available to help you manage your studies.

Discontinue a unit of study

Drop a unit of study

You can drop a unit up until the census date. After the census date there may be financial and/or academic penalties.

Late discontinuation

If the census date has passed and you have been impacted by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply to discontinue from a unit of study under special circumstances.

Last updated: 21 August 2025

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