2.1 Student responsibilities

It is the responsibility of students to familiarise themselves and comply with University rules, regulations, policies and associated procedures.

2.2 Staff roles and responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities for Academic and Student Matters are subject to the Delegations of Authority Policy and Register.

These Academic Regulations delegate the following roles to the Head of School or equivalent as follows:

1. determine minimum rate of progress in a program of study;
2. approve recognition of prior learning and credit transfer for coursework students;
3. determine that the requirements for a degree have been satisfied for coursework students; and
4. terminate candidature of a coursework student for failure to progress.

A Course Coordinator may undertake roles under these Regulations in accordance with delegations from the Head of School, or equivalent, in respect of a particular program.

3.1 Correspondence to applicants/students

3.1.1 The preferred method of correspondence with an applicant/student is email unless another form is required under specific ACU policies.

3.1.2 A notice or advice to an applicant/student is sufficient if it is in writing and is:

1. emailed to the applicant/student:
   1. for admission purposes, at the email address provided on the application for admission;
   2. for other purposes, to the student’s University email address;
      OR
2. posted to the student:
   1. for admission purposes, at the address provided on the application for admission;
   2. at the mailing or semester address shown on the student's most recent enrolment, if posted during a study period;
   3. at the mailing address shown on the student’s most recent enrolment, if posted outside a study period;
      OR
3. sent via electronic communication to a mobile phone number supplied by the student; or
4. posted for students, on ACU’s learning management system, during any study period.

3.1.3 Unless a later delivery date can be proven, any notice or advice is deemed to have been received:

1. if sent by email or electronic communication on the first working day after it was sent;
2. if sent by post to an address within Australia, on the fifth working day after it was sent;
3. if sent by post to an address outside Australia by airmail, on the fifteenth working day after it was sent;
4. if posted on ACU’s learning management system, on the first working day from the date and time at which it was posted.

3.2 Correspondence from student

3.2.1 Correspondence from a student will be deemed to be effective on the date of its receipt by the University.

3.2.2 Any correspondence, document or form submitted to the University by a student becomes the property of the University unless, at the discretion of the University, it elects to return the document or form to the student, with or without first having made a copy.

3.3 Change of personal or correspondence details

3.3.1 Students must formally notify the University immediately, in accordance with the prescribed administrative process, of:

1. any change of name; or
2. address; or
3. mobile phone number.

Applications for admission and applications to defer commencement will be dealt with in accordance with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

5.1 Program enrolment

5.1.1 Requirements for enrolment and re-enrolment

In order to become an enrolled or re-enrolled student, a person who has been offered a place or a student who is continuing in a program must, by the prescribed date:

5.1.2 Continuing enrolment

5.1.2.1 All continuing students are required to re-enrol in at least one unit in any two study periods across the academic year unless they:

1. have applied to interrupt their studies under section 5.7; or
2. have completed the requirements for their award; or
3. are a mid-year commencing student; or
4. are suspended or excluded from study under the relevant University Policy.

5.1.2.2 A student who fails to re-enrol may need to apply for re-admission.

5.1.3 Fee for late re-enrolment or variation

A student who fails to complete the process for re-enrolment or variation of enrolment by the due date will be required to pay a late fee in order to be an enrolled student.

5.1.4 Constraints on enrolment

5.1.4.1 The University may limit the number of enrolments in any unit in any study period and may make any unit available only to students in a nominated cohort(s) program(s).

5.1.4.2  student may not normally enrol concurrently in more than one program at ACU. This provision may be waived in exceptional circumstances with the approval of the Academic Registrar. This constraint is not applicable to students enrolled in approved programs where concurrent enrolment is intended and specified in the course rules, or to student enrolled in double degrees who are enrolled in one program of study, but two courses.

5.1.5 Cross-institutional enrolment

With the prior written approval of the Course Coordinator a student may be enrolled concurrently at ACU and another tertiary institution in a unit or units which, if successfully completed, will be credited to the student's program at ACU.

5.1.6. Non-acceptance of enrolment or variation of enrolment after prescribed date

Enrolment in a program or unit, or variation of enrolment, will not be accepted after the relevant date prescribed by the University.

5.2 Addition of units

5.2.1 Period for adding units

A student may add a unit to an existing enrolment, provided that such changes are actioned:

1. within the first two weeks in a standard study period; or
2. within the first week of a non-standard study period.

5.2.2 Late addition of units

A student may add a unit to an existing enrolment after the periods noted in Regulation 5.2.1 above only if authorised by the Lecturer in Charge and approved by the Course Coordinator before the census date; any such late change may incur additional fees and charges.

5.2.3 Credit point limit in a study period

A student may not enrol in more units than a standard full-time program load in any study period without the approval of the Course Coordinator except where concurrent enrolment in two courses is intended and allowed for in the course rules. The student's previous academic record will be taken into account in determining the application.

5.2.4 Repeating a previously completed unit

5.2.4.1 Students who wish to re-enrol in a previously completed unit, may do so on a fee paying basis. Each attempt will be recorded on the transcript and will contribute to the calculation of the GPA.

5.2.4.2 Students who are required by the Course Coordinator to re-enrol in a previously completed unit following an interruption to their studies for two or more standard-study periods under 5.7.2.1, may do so in a Commonwealth-supported place. Each attempt will be recorded on the transcript and will contribute to the calculation of the GPA.

5.3 Withdrawal

5.3.1 Withdrawal from units or program of study

Students are responsible for seeking advice from the Course Coordinator before withdrawing from units or their program of study. Completing the formal withdrawal process and the consequences of the withdrawal are also the responsibility of the student.

5.3.2 Non-effective enrolments

5.3.2.1 Enrolment for a study period will be regarded as non-effective, and will not be recorded on the student’s transcript if a student withdraws from all units, or their program of study:

1. up to the census date in that study period; or
2. in the case of professional experience or community engagement units, prior to commencement of a placement.

5.3.2.2 If a commencing student withdraws from their program of study up to the census date in their first study period, the enrolment will be regarded as non-effective and they will be deemed not to have accepted their offer of enrolment. Such students will be required to re-apply for admission.

5.3.3 Withdrawal without academic or financial penalty

5.3.3.1 A student may withdraw from a unit without academic penalty up to the following dates:

1. in a standard study period, the relevant census date;
2. in a non-standard study period, the relevant census date; or
3. in a professional experience unit or unit containing professional experience: normally one week after commencement of the professional experience or community engagement placement if the withdrawal occurs before the relevant census date.

5.3.3.2 Under special circumstances specified under the Higher Education Support Act a student may apply to be withdrawn from a unit without financial penalty.

1. The assessment of applications for withdrawal without financial penalty after census date can only be made by the Enrolments, Fees and Scholarships section of Student Administration.
2. Where the Course Coordinator verifies that a student did not complete the requirements for the unit and the student has been granted a refund of fees due to special circumstances, the student will be withdrawn from the relevant unit without academic penalty.

5.3.4 Withdrawal without academic penalty

5.3.4.1A student may apply to the Head of School, or equivalent, to be withdrawn from a unit without academic penalty:

1. after the dates specified in section 5.3.3.1 and prior to the commencement of the central examination period in a standard study period or the end of classes in a non-standard study period; or
2. in the case of a professional experience or unit containing professional experience where the student can produce evidence that they have completed no more than one-third of the placement.

5.3.4.2Withdrawal without academic penalty can only be approved by the Head of School, or equivalent, under the following circumstances:

1. where there have been no approvals granted for withdrawal without academic penalty under this clause in previous study periods;
and
2. where a commencing student is enrolled in their first study period and is experiencing significant difficulties with University studies at this time or has made an incorrect program choice; or
3. as an outcome from the resolution of a formal complaint; or
4. where a student with an otherwise successful record who has experienced adverse circumstances that may not meet the special circumstances specified under the Higher Education Support Act.

5.3.5 Withdrawal of a student with academic and financial penalty

A student will be recorded as having withdrawn with academic penalty (WN) if the student withdraws from the unit after the date for withdrawal without academic penalty but prior to:

1. the central examination period for a standard study period; or
2. the end of classes in a non-standard study period.

A student will be liable for fees relating to a unit if the student withdraws after the census date for the relevant study period.

5.3.6 Withdrawal from professional experience unit or unit containing professional experience for unsatisfactory performance

5.3.6.1 On the advice of the relevant Course Coordinator, Professional Experience Coordinator or Clinical Coordinator, a student may be withdrawn from a professional experience or community engagement placement by the Head of School, or equivalent if the student:

1. has not satisfactorily completed a course of studies or administrative requirement specified in the unit outline which constitute prerequisites for such a placement; or
2. is consistently unable, after due instruction and guidance, to perform the skills required at an appropriate standard attainable through supervision by University staff or on-site supervisory staff; or
3. is considered by the supervising organisation or the Lecturer in Charge to be hindering and disrupting the conduct of the business or the day-to-day activity of of the placement provider; or
4. is considered by the supervising organisation or the Lecturer in Charge to be unsafe or not following directions.

5.3.6.2 In any such case, the Head of School, or equivalent, will advise the student within 10 working days in writing of:

1. the reasons for the withdrawal under 5.3.6.1 (a)-(d);
2. the specific detail of the circumstances that have led to the withdrawal;
3. that a Fail (NN) grade will be awarded for that unit under 5.3.8; and
4. the Regulations pertaining to unsatisfactory progress at section 10.

5.3.7 Withdrawal from professional experience unit or unit containing professional experience for other reasons

On the advice of the relevant Course Coordinator, Professional Experience Coordinator or Clinical Coordinator, a student may also be withdrawn from a professional experience or community engagement placement by:

1. the Executive Dean under the Student Conduct and Discipline Policy if the student is alleged to have committed an act of misconduct including a breach of the professional conduct expectations or placement guidelines of the supervising organisation, or the published Faculty or School policy, procedures, protocols and/or guidelines relating to such placements; or
2. the Associate Vice-Chancellor or Campus Dean under the Policy on Serious Health Conditions if the student is in a state of health, whether mental or physical, which makes the student unfit to undertake the placement at that time.

5.3.8 A student who has been withdrawn from a professional experience unit or unit containing professional experience will be awarded a Fail (NN) grade for that unit and will be subject to the requirements under Regulation 10.2.1. The exception is that a student who has been withdrawn under Regulation 5.3.7(b) will be withdrawn without academic or financial penalty (WW) and will be required to gain approval from the Head of School, or equivalent, for readmission to the unit in any subsequent placement period.

5.3.9 Reversion of a withdrawal

5.3.9.1 Where a student has withdrawn from a professional experience or unit containing professional experience in accordance with Regulation 5.3.6 or 5.3.7, the Head of School, or equivalent on the advice of the relevant Course Coordinator, Professional Experience Coordinator or Clinical Coordinator and after investigation of the matter, may convert a withdrawal without academic penalty (WW) or a withdrawal with academic penalty (WN) to a Fail (NN) grade. Such a decision will be made based on Regulation 5.3.6.1(a), 5.3.6.1(b), 5.3.6.1(c), or 5.3.7(a).

5.3.9.2 In any such case the Head of School, or equivalent, will advise the student in writing of:

1. the reason for the change of grade;
2. the regulations pertaining to unsatisfactory performance at Section 10.

5.4 Credit for previous study or learning

5.4.1 Credit may be granted towards an ACU program for formal, non-formal or informal learning in accordance with the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

5.4.2 Types of credit

Credit may be in the form of any one or more of the following:

• Specified Credit: credit granted for one or more units of the program. Specified Credit will only be granted if the student has previously passed units substantially the same as the unit/s for which Specified Credit is sought.
• Block Credit: credit granted for complete sections of a program in an articulation process, equivalent to at least one semester. Block credit will be applied automatically to students with the agreed completed qualification in an articulation pathway but must be granted against a combination of specified and unspecified (elective) units of programs.
• Unspecified Credit: credit granted for elective components of programs where previous study does not correspond precisely with components of the program. It cannot be granted in programs which do not contain electives.

5.4.3 Credit applications

Applications for credit and/or recognised prior learning should be made in accordance with the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

A student who has failed a unit may not subsequently seek credit for that unit unless the application is based on tertiary studies successfully completed after the student had failed the unit.

5.4.3.1 Credit will only be granted for a whole unit.

5.4.4 Maximum allowable credit

5.4.4.1 There is no maximum credit that may be granted for:

1. a designated suite of course or courses within a qualification pathway; or
2. for units undertaken by a student at ACU that have not been used towards the completion of another award.

5.4.4.2 The maximum credit that may be granted for recognised prior learning in all other circumstances is:

1. Non-award course, a maximum of one-half of the course;
2. Sub-Bachelor programs, a maximum of one-half of the course;
3. Bachelor Degree of 3 years standard length, a maximum of two-thirds of the course;
4. Bachelor Degree of 4 years standard length, a maximum of three quarters of the course;
5. Double Bachelor Degree, a maximum of one-half of each course comprising the double degree;
6. Bachelor Honours Degree, in addition to the maximums applied according to (c) and (d) above, a maximum of one-half of the Honours units, excluding theses, dissertation or research projects;
7. Postgraduate coursework degrees, a maximum of one-half of the course excluding theses, dissertations or research projects.

5.4.5 Minimum level of studies required for an award of ACU

Normally a student must complete at least one-quarter of the units required for a program, and at least one-quarter of the units required for a major, double major or specialisation:

1. by studies undertaken at ACU; and
2. in units not credited towards another completed award.

If a student has been granted the maximum available credit, in accordance with Regulation 5.4.4, for studies undertaken at another institution or for recognised prior learning, approval will not normally be granted for other units to be undertaken elsewhere on a cross-institutional basis.

5.4.6 Time limit on credit for recognised prior learning

Credit for formal or non-formal learning will be granted only for study completed within the last 10 years.

5.4.7 Credit once only

Credit for prior study or learning or on the basis of any completed award may be granted only once towards an award at ACU.

5.4.8 Level of prior studies for which credit may be granted

5.4.8.1 Credit for externally accredited degrees can normally only be granted on the basis of equivalent (or higher level) of formal study consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

5.4.8.2 In a postgraduate course, credit may only be granted:

1. for a maximum of 40cp of 500-level units in a Masters following an AQF level 7 qualification in the same field of study; or
2. on the basis of prior successful postgraduate studies.

5.4.9 Study undertaken during period of termination, suspension or exclusion

A student may not be granted credit towards any program for any study or learning undertaken elsewhere during any period of termination of enrolment, suspension or exclusion from this or another University or other educational institution.

5.5 Maximum time limit

Unless the program rules otherwise specify, or the Head of School, or equivalent, otherwise approves, a student must complete the requirements of the program within a maximum time limit calculated from the first undertaking of any units counted or credited towards the program requirements, and not including any period of interruption authorised under Regulation 5.7.

The time limits are:

1. Sub-Bachelor, Bachelor Degree, Double Bachelor Degree and Bachelor Honours Degree according to the formula full time equivalent course length multiplied by two plus one (2n+1);
   or
2. Graduate Certificate – 2 years; or
3. Graduate Diploma – 4 years; or
4. Masters Degree – 6 years.

5.6 Substitution

In special circumstances the Course Coordinator may approve a student's substituting an equivalent unit from this or another university for a required unit in a program. Where a substitute unit was undertaken at ACU, that unit will be recorded on the student's academic transcript. Where the unit was undertaken at another university, it will be handled as cross-institutional study.

5.7 Interruption of studies

5.7.1 A student who has completed and achieved final results for at least one study period of their program may, subject to visa requirements in the case of international students, interrupt their studies by following the prescribed process.

5.7.1.1 A student who has been approved to transfer to a different course and/or campus may not interrupt their studies unless they have completed and achieved final results for at least one study period of their new program.

5.7.2 Returning from interruption of studies

A student may subsequently resume their studies, subject to any other relevant provisions of these Regulations, for example in relation to liability for termination of enrolment, time limit on enrolment, applicable program rules and any other relevant provisions.

5.7.2.1 A student who has interrupted their studies for two or more standard-study periods must:

1. Obtain the approval of the Course Coordinator before enrolling in any professional experience unit or unit containing professional experience. The Course Coordinator may require the student to demonstrate professional competence and/or to complete remedial study or other requirements before undertaking any such unit.
2. Consult the Course Coordinator regarding the requirements for completion of the program. Such a student will normally be required to complete the program in accordance with the conditions and program rules in force at the time of the return.

5.7.2.2 A student returning after interruption of studies of four or more standard study periods must consult the Course Coordinator regarding the requirements for completion of the program. Such a student may need to undertake additional requirements to ensure currency of knowledge sufficient to enable the student to complete the program under the rules in force at the time of the student’s return to study.

5.8 Applicable program rules

5.8.1 If the program rules change during the currency of a student's enrolment for the program, the student should follow the approved transition program.

5.8.2 In exceptional circumstances, where the student has pursued the program without interruption and pursuit of the transitional program would substantially disadvantage the student, the Course Coordinator may permit them to complete the program under the rules applicable at the time of initial enrolment, within a timeframe approved by the Course Coordinator. The maximum period during which a student would be permitted to complete a program under these circumstances would be four standard study periods beyond the minimum time for course completion.

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6.1 Levying fees and charges

ACU will set fees or charges associated with student enrolments, due dates for payment and penalties for failure to adhere to the due date for a nominated course of action, or failure to pay the prescribed amount by the relevant due date.

6.2 Payment requirements

6.2.1 A student who is in debt to the University because of non-payment of any fee, charge or other debt and who fails to make satisfactory settlement of that debt after notice from the University may be prevented from:

1. enrolling or re-enrolling in any program or unit;
2. varying enrolment in any program or unit;
3. receiving a result in any program or unit completed; or
4. graduating from any program or receiving any award of the University:

until the debt is repaid or arrangements, satisfactory to the Academic Registrar, have been made for settlement of the debt.

6.2.2 A student will have their enrolment cancelled if they do not:

1. pay their tuition fees, or
2. provide a Tax File Number to defer their fees to the Australian Taxation Office (eligible students only).

Students who wish to resume study following a cancellation of enrolment will be charged a late payment and reinstatement fee in addition to the outstanding fees.

6.3 Units not prescribed in the course requirements

A Commonwealth-supported place will be available only for study in units prescribed for completion of the relevant course. If a student seeks to enrol in units not so required, they may do so only on a fee-paying basis and subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.

This section should be read in conjunction with the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedures.

7.1 Unit completion requirements

To complete the requirements for a unit a student must:

1. comply with all University statutes, policies, procedures, regulations and rules;
2. pay all relevant fees and charges; and
3. successfully complete all unit and assessment requirements as prescribed in the Unit Outline.

Failure to complete all such requirements will result in failure (NN) in the unit.

7.2 Academic misconduct

Any allegation of academic misconduct will be investigated and resolved in accordance with the Academic Integrity and Misconduct Policy.

Examinations will be conducted in accordance the Examination Policy and Procedures.

9.1 Allocation, change and release of results

9.1.1 Allocation of results

Results in a unit are assigned by the Lecturer in Charge, and must be ratified by the Head of School, or equivalent, or nominee prior to release to student.

9.1.2 Change of results

A student's result in a unit may be changed:

1. within six months of the original allocation of the final result; or
2. after six months with the approval of the relevant Head of School, or equivalent, or as a result of an outcome under the Student Appeals Policy.

9.1.3 Release of results

Results will be released by Student Administration on the published date.

9.2 Grading and results

9.2.1Unit results

All units will be assessed and unit results will be recorded as:

1. marks and grades which correspond with the codes listed in Table 1; or
2. by grade only where the final unit result is Pass Ungraded (PS) or Fail Ungraded (NU).

Table 1 – Academic grading for graded units

Table 2 – Academic grading for ungraded units

9.2.2 Fail grade

Subject to Regulation 10.3, a student who fails a unit may either re-enrol in that unit in a subsequent study period in which it is offered or, if the unit is not a core curriculum or compulsory discipline unit, enrol in another unit consistent with the relevant course rules.

9.2.3 No final grade assigned

Where a student cannot be awarded a final grade for a unit at the end of the study period, the grade will remain blank. If no final grade has been assigned to the unit within twelve months of the end of the study period, a Fail (NN) grade will be assigned to the unit.

9.3 Administrative grades

The following administrative grades will be recorded in accordance with these Regulations.

Table 3 – Administrative grading codes

9.4 Interim grading codes

The following interim grading codes will be temporarily recorded and will be converted to an academic or administrative grade according to the Results Procedures.

Table 4 – Interim grading codes

9.5 Honours course grading codes

All Honours courses will be assessed and recorded according to the codes listed in Table 5.

Table 5 – Grading codes - Honours

The award of the overall Honours Grade will be made on the basis of results obtained in all units required in the Honours course, weighted according to their credit point values.

9.6 Grade point average

9.6.1 The grade point average is calculated as the average of unit grades obtained by the student, weighted by the credit point value of each unit (illustrated by the formula below). Numerical equivalent of grades for this purpose are as listed in Table 1 to Regulation 9.2.

9.6.2 Ungraded Pass (PS) grades are excluded from the calculation of the grade point average.

10.1 Students at risk

A student will be warned that further failure may lead to liability for termination of their enrolment in the following circumstances:

1. an undergraduate student, or student in a non-award program, who has enrolled in more than one unit in any study period and who has failed 50% or more of the credit points for which they are enrolled; or
2. a postgraduate student who has failed more than 30 credit points or more than 30% and up to 40% of the total credit point requirements of the program; or
3. a student who has failed the same unit or its equivalent on two occasions.

Such a student will also be encouraged to seek academic advice before continuing in the program.

The Course Coordinator will normally notify the student of their at risk status within 20 working days from the date of finalisation of their results for the relevant study period.

10.2 Show cause

10.2.1 Requirement to show cause as to why enrolment should not be terminated

A student will be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should not be terminated in the following circumstances:

1. Any student who has enrolled in more than one unit in any study period and who has failed 100% of credit points for which they are enrolled; or
2. an undergraduate student or student in a non-award program who has failed 50% or more of the credit points taken over the last two study periods in which the student was actively enrolled; or
3. a student who has failed any professional experience unit or unit containing professional experience; or
4. a postgraduate student who has failed more than 40% of the total credit point requirements of the program; or
5. a student in an Honours program or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology who has achieved less than a Pass in any individual coursework unit in that program.

The Course Coordinator will normally notify any student of the requirement to show cause within 20 working days from the date of finalisation of their results for the relevant study period.

10.2.2 Timing of submission showing cause why enrolment should not be terminated

Any submission from a student showing cause why their enrolment should not be terminated must be in writing and be submitted within 20 working days from the date of notification of the requirement to show cause.

10.2.3 Consideration of show cause submission

The submission from a student showing cause why their enrolment should not be terminated will be considered by the relevant Course Coordinator who may determine:

1. that the cause shown is of sufficient merit to warrant the student’s continuation in the program; or
2. that the cause shown is of sufficient merit to warrant the student’s continuation in the program, subject to specified conditions which must not conflict with any other provision of these regulations, and be limited to additional requirements for:
   1. academic skills/remedial support;
   2. a reduction in study load for no more than one study period which must not result in a full-time student falling below 75% of the equivalent full time study load;

   or

3. that the cause shown is not of sufficient merit to warrant the student’s continuation in the program.

The student will be advised of the decision of the Course Coordinator within 20 working days from the date of the student’s lodgement of the show cause submission.

10.3 Termination of enrolment

10.3.1 Unless otherwise determined by the Head of School, a student’s enrolment in a program or non-award course is terminated if the student:

1. has failed the same unit or its equivalent on three occasions while enrolled in any program(s); or
2. failed the same or any two different professional experience units or units containing professional experience; or
3. has failed 50% or more of the total credit point requirements of a postgraduate program; or
4. having been required to show cause, has failed to do so or has been notified that the Course Coordinator determined that the cause shown was not of sufficient merit to warrant the student’s continuation in the program; or
5. having been allowed for cause shown, to remain enrolled in the same program, or having been readmitted to the same or another program following termination of enrolment, subsequently:
   1. in any study period failed more than one credit bearing unit;
   2. failed any unit where the specified conditions imposed at 10.2.3(b) have not been met;
   3. failed the same unit or its equivalent which has previously been failed on three occasions while enrolled in any program(s);
   4. has failed the same or any two different professional experience units or units containing professional experience while enrolled in any program(s); or
   5. cumulatively, failed 50% or more of the credit points for which the student enrolled in all programs that have not been course completed.

10.3.2 Effective date of termination

10.3.2.1Where a student does not apply for a formal review or appeal of the decision to terminate under this Regulation, the termination will take effect from the end of the study period during which the student became liable for such termination.

10.3.2.2Where the decision to terminate under this Regulation is subject to a formal review or appeal under Regulation 11:

1. when the student has not continued in their program of study at any time since becoming liable for termination, then the termination will take effect from the end of the study period in which the student was last enrolled in any units; or
2. when the student has continued in their program of study, then the termination will take effect from the end of the study period in which the matter is finalised.

10.3.3 Request for review of termination

A student may apply for review of any termination of enrolment under the provisions of Regulation 11.

10.3.4 Application for re-admission

An applicant whose enrolment, at this or another university, has been terminated or suspended for unsatisfactory progress, may only be considered for re-admission into a course or individual unit(s) after two standard study periods have elapsed from the date of termination unless they are applying for admission to remedial or preparatory study at ACU. Such study will not be credited towards any program.

10.3.5 Application for re-enrolment in units failed

A student who has failed the same unit or its equivalent on three occasions and whose enrolment has been terminated may not enrol in units in that discipline until at least two standard study periods have elapsed from the date of termination; re-enrolment in such units is subject to the approval of the Head of School, or equivalent concerned.

A student who wishes to apply for review of or to appeal an academic or administrative decision will do so in accordance with the Student Appeals Policy and Procedures.

12.1 Eligibility for award

12.1.1 To be eligible to be admitted to any award of the University, a student must:

1. comply with all University statutes, policies, procedures, regulations and rules;
2. pay all relevant fees and charges;
3. complete all requirements prescribed for the program.

Failure to complete all such requirements successfully will result in ineligibility for admission to the relevant award.

12.1.2 Where the course rules provide for an exit point, a student who has satisfied relevant course requirements may apply to take out the lower level award.

12.2. Revocation or rescission of an award

In instances where it has been confirmed that an award was wrongly conferred, either through administrative error or based on provision of fraudulent or misleading information, ACU may rescind or revoke the award in accordance with the Procedures for Revocation or Rescission of an Award.

12.3 Conferral of award

Awards will be conferred in accordance with the Conferral and Graduation Policy.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Regulations an Executive Dean may, in any case deemed appropriate, vary, dispense with or suspend any requirements of or prescription in these Regulations. Any such action by an Executive Dean must be reported to Academic Board annually.