New Student Deferment - Round 2 opens at 9.00 am, 5 February.

Round 2 deferral opens at 9.00 am on 5 February 2010 and closes at 5.00 pm, Friday 12 February 2010.

Round 1 deferral was open from 9.00 am, Tuesday 19 January 2010 and closed at 5.00 pm, Friday 29 January 2010.
Graduate Entry Teaching deferrals closed at 5.00 pm, Thursday 21 January 2010.

Arts Academy Students who would like to apply for Round 1 Deferral, please contact the Arts Academy on (03) 5327 8608.

Please read all information before submitting your application to defer.

Deferring your offer

Deferment means you can postpone commencing your studies but still have your place held for up to one year.

Deferment from an Academic Program is granted for a period of up to 12 months by the University of Ballarat, before a student, who has been offered a place in a higher education program, enrols in that program.

Have you already enrolled?

Deferment is available to new students who have not yet enrolled at the University of Ballarat. New students who have already enrolled at UB and current students of UB are should not use the online 2010 Application to Defer form and should refer to the University Handbook regarding Leave From All Studies.

Please contact your School if you have already accepted your offer and wish to take Leave From All Studies for 2010.

How to request deferment

To defer you must complete the online '2010 Application to Defer'.

If you choose to defer, please ensure you complete these steps:
1. Accept your offer online via my Student Centre; AND
2. Complete the online '2010 Application to Defer'.

Notification

Upon completion of the online application, you will receive email confirmation that your request has been received. You will receive written confirmation of the outcome of your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting your application, please contact the University on 1800 811 711.

Returning from deferment

You will be invited in writing in September 2010 by Admissions to take up your deferred place.