Deferring or declining your offer
When you receive an offer of a place in a Higher Education program at UB, you have three choices:
- Accept your offer online and then proceed to enrol in courses following the instructions outlined in your offer letter, OR
- Defer your offer online. This means defer the commencement of your program, OR
- Decline the offer online. This means you do not wish to commence studies in this program and you would like the offer cancelled.
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 Higher Education program may be granted for a period of up to 12 months by the University of Ballarat. Deferral of only 6 months may be possible in some cases.
For entry in 2012, applicants may not defer their place in the following programs:
- Bachelor of Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre)
How to defer your offer
Follow the instructions in your letter of offer; deferral applications are made online choosing the option 'I defer Admission'. Do not choose the option to accept your offer. Any queries should be directed to the Admissions Office at admissions@ballarat.edu.au.
Have you already accepted your offer or 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 should contact the Admissions office at admissions@ballarat.edu.au.
Current students of UB should refer to the University Handbook regarding leave from all studies.
Notification
Should deferral be granted, you will receive written confirmation within 10 days of making the online application. Any queries should be directed to the Admissions office as above.
Returning from deferment
The Admissions Office will contact you during September and October, inviting you to take up your deferred place and commence studies in the New Year.
Declining your offer
To decline your offer of a place in a Higher Education higher education program, follow the instructions in your offer letter to go online and choose the option 'I decline Admission'.If you are a TAFE applicant please contact the relevant office for your course.
