Yes, it may be possible to defer or delay the start date of your course, however there are some steps you will need to complete and conditions to be aware of.
It is important to note that deferrals are not available in all courses, are strictly limited in some, and are only available for a 12-month period.
International students
- It may be possible to defer your course by one or two semesters. Please select 'Defer Offer' when responding to your offer in StudyLink or contact International.Admissions@utas.edu.au to request this.
Domestic students
- Log in to the applications portal and select 'Defer' as your response to your offer. If you have not yet received an offer, you will need to wait until you have before you can respond to it.
- Make sure you submit your deferral request before the census date of the study period you applied for. You can find this in your offer letter.
- If you want to delay by a single semester, just enrol in the study period you want to start. Exceptions do apply, particularly for courses with a quota and for those that have an enrolment condition included as part of the offer. Check with course.info@utas.edu.au.
Change of mind
- If you have already accepted an offer but have changed your mind and want to apply for a deferral, email your request to admissions@utas.edu.au
- If you have deferred an offer but would like to accept it instead, please send a request to course.info@utas.edu.au with your Student ID or Application ID number and the course you have deferred. You will be advised if a cancellation of the deferral will be possible via email.
Declined requests or ineligible for deferral
- If your request to defer an offer has been declined, it may be because the course you have applied for does not allow deferrals. Some courses, including those with intake quotas and certain postgraduate health courses, do not permit deferrals. Contact us via email Course.Info@utas.edu.au or call on 138827 (13 UTAS) / +61 3 6226 6200 for more information about deferrals and why your request has not been approved.
- If you are not eligible to defer your offer, re-apply for the course again in the future when you are ready to study.
- If you are not eligible for a deferral, there are several options available, including enrolling part-time or commencing in second semester. Contact us to discuss your options at Course.Info@utas.edu.au or call 138827 (13 UTAS) / +61 3 6226 6200.
