Returning to study
If you want to return to study after a break or exclusion, you must apply for re-admission.
If you're returning from an approved leave of absence, you'll be automatically re-admitted to your course and don't need to apply.
I'm a research student
Contact our Research Students Centre.
I'm an international student
If you're returning to QUT, you must submit a new application.
How to apply for courses as an international student
I'm a domestic undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student returning from a break
I want to return to study at the same faculty
To return to the course you were studying before, or to change to a new course within the same faculty, you must submit an application for return to study or intra-faculty course change.
Apply online for re-admission or intra-faculty course change (R/I form)
We'll let you know in writing whether your application is successful.
When to apply
- SUM
201226 October 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
Final closing date to submit an application for return to study following exclusion - applications will only be considered if a minimum of 12 months has elapsed since exclusion (no late applications accepted).
Domestic students only.
27 October 2012 - 9 November 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
Applications to study on an external basis or from sanctioned applicants will not be considered after this date.
Domestic students only.
10 November 2012 - 16 November 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
Domestic students only.
- SUM1
201226 October 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
Final closing date to submit an application for return to study following exclusion. Applications will only be considered if a minimum of 12 months has elapsed since exclusion (no late applications accepted).
Domestic students only.
27 October 2012 - 9 November 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
Domestic students only.
- Semester 1
201318 January 2013 -On-time closing date for return to study applications. No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- return to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
- XN44 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
- HL22 Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science / Bachelor of health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics
19 January 2013 - 22 February 2013Final closing date - Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications. - Semester 2
201314 June 2013 -On-time closing date for return to study applications. No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- return to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
15 June 2013 - 19 July 2013 Final closing date - Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications. - SUM
201325 October 2013 -2013/2014 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- returning to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
26 October 2013 - 15 November 20132013/2014 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
- SUM1
201325 October 2013 -2013/2014 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
No applications will be accepted after this date for:- returning to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
26 October 2013 - 8 November 20132013/2014 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period. A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
- SUM2
201326 October 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
Closing date to submit an application to return to study after exclusion.7 December 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- external studies
- sanctioned students
8 December 2012 - 14 December 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
We do accept late applications for some courses, but you may need to pay $50 late fee. Check the key dates for details.
I want to return to study at a different faculty
To return to study at QUT, but change to a course in a different faculty, you must complete a full application for the new course.
Undergraduate course applications
Postgraduate coursework course applications
I'm a domestic undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student returning from an exclusion
I want to return to study after being excluded for academic reasons (failure, unsatisfactory performance)
To apply to return to study to the same or a similar course it must be at least 12 months since you were excluded.
Applying to return to the same faculty
If you were excluded from QUT and want to return to the course you were studying before, or change to a new course within the same faculty, you must submit an application for return to study or intra-faculty course change.
You must submit supporting documents listed below with your application.
Apply online for re-admission or intra-faculty course change (R/I form)
You must submit your application by the closing date. We don't accept late applications from students returning from exclusion.
- SUM
201226 October 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
Final closing date to submit an application for return to study following exclusion - applications will only be considered if a minimum of 12 months has elapsed since exclusion (no late applications accepted).
Domestic students only.
27 October 2012 - 9 November 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
Applications to study on an external basis or from sanctioned applicants will not be considered after this date.
Domestic students only.
10 November 2012 - 16 November 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
Domestic students only.
- SUM1
201226 October 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
Final closing date to submit an application for return to study following exclusion. Applications will only be considered if a minimum of 12 months has elapsed since exclusion (no late applications accepted).
Domestic students only.
27 October 2012 - 9 November 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
Domestic students only.
- Semester 1
201318 January 2013 -On-time closing date for return to study applications. No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- return to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
- XN44 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
- HL22 Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science / Bachelor of health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics
19 January 2013 - 22 February 2013Final closing date - Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications. - Semester 2
201314 June 2013 -On-time closing date for return to study applications. No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- return to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
15 June 2013 - 19 July 2013 Final closing date - Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications. - SUM
201325 October 2013 -2013/2014 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- returning to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
26 October 2013 - 15 November 20132013/2014 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
- SUM1
201325 October 2013 -2013/2014 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
No applications will be accepted after this date for:- returning to study after exclusion
- external studies
- sanctioned students
26 October 2013 - 8 November 20132013/2014 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period. A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
- SUM2
201326 October 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
Closing date to submit an application to return to study after exclusion.7 December 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
On-time closing date for return to study applications.
No applications will be accepted after this date for:
- external studies
- sanctioned students
8 December 2012 - 14 December 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications will be considered during this period.
A $50 non-refundable late application fee will be charged to your student account for late applications.
Supporting documents: what do I need to supply?
If you're applying after being excluded for academic reasons (failure, unsatisfactory performance), with your application, you must submit:
- a written statement that outlines why you believe you should be allowed to return to study
- documents that support the claims you make in your statement
Your written statement should explain:
- the reasons for your previous unsatisfactory academic performance
- that you have overcome any circumstances that contributed to your failure (e.g. financial, medical, personal, work commitments), that these circumstances are unlikely to recur, and that you are likely to succeed in your new study
- how you've performed in study or employment since you were excluded
- that you have the maturity and motivation to succeed in university study.
Supporting documents could include:
- academic transcripts for any tertiary study you've completed during your exclusion
- references from your employer/s, detailing the nature of your position, your period of employment and the level of your performance
- a letter from your doctor or other medical practitioner confirming that you've recovered from your medical condition and are now able to return to study, and recommending a start date for your study
You should submit supporting documents as hard copies, accompanied by the cover sheet (PDF file, 72.18 KB).
Copies should be certified.To get certified copies of your documents, take your original documents and copies to:
- a registered Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (C.dec). They must include their signature and registration number on the certified copy.
- one of our Student Centres.
I want to return to study after being excluded for non-academic reasons (discipline, misconduct)
You must complete a full application for the new course.
You can't apply to QUT while the exclusion or suspension is still in effect.
Undergraduate course applications
Postgraduate coursework course applications
Your application will be considered by the Academic Board of the relevant faculty.
