Change of Enrolment Application Form

Before you begin

• Please read the Student Progression, Candidature, Leave of Absence and Exclusion Policy.
• A leave of absence was previously referred to as a "deferral".
• If you are considering a leave of absence or withdrawal, we encourage you to discuss your options with a member of MIECAT staff before submitting your request.
• We’ll send all outcomes to your MIECAT email address.

First year students enrolled in the Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice who commence at the beginning of the academic year may request a transfer into the first year subjects offered in the mid-year intake of the same calendar year, where they are unable to continue in their initial enrolment.

Approval is at MIECAT’s discretion and subject to class availability.

This transfer option is only available within the first year of the Masters course and within the same academic year. It does not constitute a leave of absence and does not count towards a student’s leave of absence entitlement.

Important: The mid-year intake follows a different study mode to the annual intake. The first four subjects are delivered in full-time study mode, after which students return to part-time study mode from Unit 5 onwards. Students undertaking this pathway complete the Masters course in two and a half years rather than three years. Applicants should review the published timetable and unit dates before submitting a transfer request.

 

Before you apply for a leave of absence (LOA)

• You remain enrolled (and liable for fees) until this form has been submitted and received by the Student Services team.
• If you take LOA after the census date, fees will still apply for that subject, including any applicable FEE-HELP debt or loss of upfront payment.
• If your LOA is approved, we’ll contact you via your personal email approximately 8 weeks before your return subject begins.
• Please keep your contact details up to date. If we can’t reach you at least 4 weeks before your return, you may be withdrawn from the course.
• When you return, you’ll be subject to the course fees in place at that time.

LOA eligibility

• You can apply for LOA for up to 12 months.
• If your LOA extends beyond 12 months, you may be required to reapply for admission.
• Requests to extend LOA beyond 12 months, or to take a second LOA, require approval from the MIECAT Education Committee and must be supported by appropriate documentation (e.g. significant illness, bereavement, or major life events).
• LOA extension requests should be submitted before your course completion date.
• Outcomes are usually advised within 14 days of submission.

Before you withdraw

• You remain enrolled (and liable for fees) until this form has been submitted and received by the Student Services team.
• If you withdraw after the census date, fees will still apply for that subject, including any applicable FEE-HELP debt or loss of upfront payment.

Before you exit with the Graduate Diploma

• You are required to have successfully completed and passed all units up to and including Unit 6.
• Students exiting with the Graduate Diploma do not attend a graduation ceremony and will graduate in absentia.
• Re-admission to the Masters cannot take place until all exit processes have been finalised.
• If you wish to return to the Masters in the future, you are welcome to apply again through our Selection and Admissions process. The admissions team can provide further information on the process (admissions@miecat.edu.au).

Name printed on your award

• The name that appears on your award will be the same name recorded and verified through your USI.
• Because awards are official documents, we cannot use preferred names, nicknames or shortened versions of names. You can, however, choose whether you would like your middle name(s) included.
• If your name has changed legally, please contact Student Services at admin@miecat.edu.au and provide evidence of the change so we can update your records.