Program management

As an ANU student, you are responsible for the management of your program and there are various aspects of your program that require consideration during your time at ANU.

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Academic problems, appeals, complaints process

Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed.  Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support…

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Census dates

Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed. Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support services…

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Change of residency

Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed.  Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support…

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Change or correct your name, title, date of birth or gender

 Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed. Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support…

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Change Working Thesis Details

Change Working Thesis Details As you work toward the submission and examination of your thesis you may wish to change your thesis details. Using the…

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Change your contact details

Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed.  Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support…

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Changes to your supervisory panel

Any changes to your supervisory panel must be approved by your Delegated Authority. There are circumstances under which you, or your panel members,…

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Changing majors, minors & specialisations

Your program is made of units grouped together to form majors, minors and/or specialisations.  Each program has different requirements…

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CoE extension

If you find that you are unable to complete your program requirements within the duration of your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), you will need to…

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Conference attendance

Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed.  Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support…

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Confirm your enrolment, degree or study-load

Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed.  Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support…

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Course Withdrawals: Autumn Session 2020

The following information on this page only applies to students impacted by the Australian Government's COVID-19 travel restrictions who are…

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Cross-institutional study

Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed. Please visit the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage for available support services…

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Decisions made under the Awards Rules

A number of decisions regarding your enrolment in your program are made under the relevant Awards Rules. These decisions can include:A decision not…

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Defer an offer

Deferring your offer means delaying the commencement of your studies in a specific program. This occurs if you receive an offer for a particular…

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Di Riddell Student Centre

The Di Riddell Student Centre (Building 154), located in the university's Kambri precinct, is home to central student services on-campus. LEVEL 1…

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Digital Documents (My eQuals)

Students and graduates can view, download and share their ANU academic documents online, at any time using a secure service called My eQuals provided…

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Document Certification and Translation

Certification When you are required to submit an official document to the University (such as a medical certificate to accompany an application…

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Education verification & authentication

The University has a Graduate search function that authenticates ANU alumni status for individuals who have graduated from 1995 onwards. If you…

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Equivalent full-time student load

Equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL) is the measure used to determine a student's study-load. The University sets a unit value for each of its…

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Ethics and integrity

ANU is committed to the highest standards of research ethics and integrity. All staff and students are required to abide by the ANU Guideline:…

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Extension of a research program

If you are unable to submit your thesis by the final day of your program and wish to remain a candidate who is eligible to submit, you will need to…

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Fieldwork

Research students Fieldwork is an integral part of many research programs and covers a wide range of data-gathering activities. Discussions about…

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Get course credit or exemption

If you have previous studies or professional experience that is relevant to your current academic program, you can request to receive course credit…

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Graduate search

The following function can be used to search for graduates of ANU in the awards and years listed. You can search by year and award for coursework or…

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HDR Administrative Support

HDR Administrative ContactsIf you have a question relating to the administration of your candidature you can contact the following: …

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HDR end-user engagement reporting

OverviewThe Australian Government Department of Education (The Department) has introduced a number of changes to reporting requirements for all…

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HDR guidelines to change to external status

 BackgroundHDR candidates are required to undertake their program at a campus of the University for a minimum period (see below) unless approved…

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HDR policies & procedures

At ANU there are rules and guidelines that govern your responsibilities and requirements as a student. Some of these are specific to higher degree…

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HDR Travel Approval

Fieldwork Travel Approval process   All HDR candidates must complete the appropriate training before commencing fieldwork. HDR Candidates…

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Industry engagement and internships

Industry engagement is one of the best ways for an HDR candidate to test your capabilities as a researcher but also your transferable and…

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Information for International Student Visa Holders Studying in Australia

Transitioning back to campus for Semester 2, 2023From 1 July 2023, the temporary provision of fully online classes in response to COVID-19 will end…

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Late withdrawal due to special circumstances

The University is committed to supporting you through all stages of your learning journey, including where you experience difficult circumstances. If…

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Manage My Degree (MMD) eForm Exemptions

This page is only for students who have been directed here from the eForm via their ISIS account. General information about MMD can be found on the…

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Prestigious Scholarships

Find out all you need to know about applying for the most sought-after postgraduate and research scholarships. These scholarships will support the…

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Program and Course advice

Information on the rules, requirements and available study options for your program can be found on the Programs & Courses website. If you have…

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Program leave - domestic coursework student

Domestic coursework students who have had effective enrolment in at least one course in their current program at ANU are not required to request…

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Program leave - international coursework student

It is important that international students understand their obligations and restrictions when applying for program leave.Students can only apply for…

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Purchase an academic transcript

NOTICE 27/11/23 - Delays with electronic transcripts We are currently experiencing delays with electronic transcript uploads, which may take…

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Reducing your study load as an international student (Coursework)

International Students who are not studying on a Student Visa will be required to apply to drop courses (reduce their study load), however, they will…

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Repeating a failed course

If you fail a course, you will be permitted to re-enrol in it in a subsequent semester should the course be available.   You can seek…

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Requesting remote adjustments 2022

ANU has returned to on-campus teaching and this will continue in semester two. We expect you to attend classes in-person, on-campus wherever possible…

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Research Candidate Milestones

Milestone eForm via ISISANU research candidates are required to meet a number of progress milestones including an initial Annual Plan, completion of…

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Research coursework changes

Research students can apply to add or drop a coursework course using the Manage My Degree eForm, via ISIS. It is recommended that you…

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Research Program Change and Research Program Transfer

Higher degree research students have two options to choose wanting to change their research degree.A research degree transfer is a level transfer…

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Research program leave

OverviewHigher degree research (HDR) candidates are expected to engage with their HDR program of studies for 48 weeks per year and are enrolled for…

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Research student milestones

One of the requirements of all HDR students across the university is to submit regular reporting milestones. These reporting requirements are…

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Research study load

HDR Candidates are expected to pursue their program for 48 weeks of the year.Under the Procedure: Higher degree by research - candidature:A full-time…

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Special Dispensation

Further information about Special Dispensation will be uploaded on this webpage once finalised (Last updated: 28 July 2020) Eligibility If you are…

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Staying on track with your HDR program

HDR study is a rich and rewarding experience, but can also be a very challenging time in your life. Every HDR student needs some form of support to…

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Student Administration eForms

MMD merges a number of paper-based forms to a single eForm providing online, streamlined and simplified student administrative processes across ANU.…

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Student Code of Conduct

At ANU, we agree on a set of values which guide how we work, study, research and engage in campus life together.  The Student Code of…

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Student Urgent Relief Bursary (SURF)

About the Student Urgent Relief Bursary (SURF)Through the generosity of our community and donors, the Student Urgent Relief Bursary (SURF) provides…

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Swapping or dropping a course

Most variations to your enrolment can be made using ISIS. Students seeking advice on how to add a course should refer to the Enrolment page for…

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Termination of your research program

If it looks like your candidature needs to be terminated you will have received an indication of this prior to formal notification. For this reason…

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Textbooks

The textbook list for each course will be available from academic departments, schools and centres around November each year. You can visit the Harry…

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The thesis

In Australia the thesis is an extended written piece which reports on the results of a three to four year programme of research (in other countries…

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Timetabling

Timetabling refers to a number of processes that are involved with when and where classes and other activities will run. At ANU, we have two key…

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Transferring between Programs

Currently enrolled students wishing to change the program they are studying may apply for a program transfer. New students may not apply for a…

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Travel concessions

You may be eligible for student transport concessions. ACT Full-time students holding a valid ANU student card can receive a concession…

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Travel Restrictions Relief Bursary

REMINDER: Please make sure that your bank details are up to date on ISIS before you apply for the bursary. Any last minute changes may delay payment…

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Unique Student Identifier (USI)

To enter your USI on ISIS, please follow the pathway: NavBar (Compass Icon) > Menu > ISIS > Personal Details > Unique Student…

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Update your visa & passport details

If your visa or passport details have changed you must contact us to update your visa information. It is a condition of studying at ANU that you…

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Withdraw from a program as a domestic coursework student

If you decide you no longer want to continue studying at ANU, you should withdraw from your program.Your withdrawal will be effective from the date…

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Withdraw from a program as an international coursework student

If you want to withdraw from your ANU program, you will need to formally notify the University.Your withdrawal will be effective from the date your…

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Withdraw from a research program

If you decide you no longer want to continue studying at ANU then you should withdraw from your program. You may withdraw from your program at any…

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You & your supervisor

One of the most important aspects of a successful HDR candidature is a productive supervision relationship. Establishing open and productive…

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Your Graduation Documents

Graduating in December?If you attending your ceremony in-person, document pre-orders will open 9am Monday 4 December and close 11:59pm Sunday 10…

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Principal dates

29
Mar
Good Friday public holiday
31
Mar
Summer Session ends
01
Apr
Autumn Session begins
01
Apr
Easter Monday public holiday
02
Apr
Teaching break commences
02
Apr
IT maintenance (Wattle)
05
Apr
Semester 1 census date
15
Apr
Return from teaching break
25
Apr
ANZAC Day public holiday
03
May
Last day to drop Semester 1 courses without failure (WD)