Defer my offer
Many students decide to defer their offer of a place at university for a number of reasons. If you are considering deferring your offer at CSU there are several options to consider.
What is deferring?
Deferring an offer allows you to delay the commencement of your course for up to two years. You might use this time to think about careers, earn money or travel. If you do defer an offer, you are guaranteed a place in that course the following year or intake.
How to defer your Offer
- Step 1 - Confirm that your course can be deferred. Check the list below for courses that cannot be deferred
- Step 2 - Activate your CSU Login and answer the questions to activate your CSU Login
Refer to the Easy Step Visual Guide for help in activating your CSU Login
- Step 3 - Defer your offer via the CSU Deferral Page
Refer to the Easy Step Visual Guide for help in Deferring your offer
PLEASE NOTE: If you are wanting to defer an offer you have already accepted online, you will not be able to indicate your intention to defer via this method. You will simply need to complete the deferment of offer form below and send to the admissions office indicating your decision change. The option to defer after accepting is only available if the census date of your first session of study has not yet passed.
- Step 4 - Complete the Deferment of Offer Form and return to the Admissions Office.
You are required to pay a refundable deferment fee. This fee will be refunded upon request once you have commenced the course or another course at CSU. Please refer to the Deferment of Offer Form for information on making payment.
Please note that deferments will be subject to course availability in the intake you request.
What courses cannot be deferred?
Courses that do not have the option to defer are:
Non award courses:
- Study Link
- Single Subject Study
- Complementary Study (Cross Institutional Study)
- ADPP Bridging Program
Undergraduate courses:
- Associate Degree in Policing Practice
- Bachelor of Dental Science
- Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy / Hygiene)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)
- Diploma of General Studies
Postgraduate courses:
- Graduate Certificate in Computing (Career Transition)
- Graduate Certificate in Mobile Applications Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology
- Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
- Master of Psychology
- Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
- Doctor of Psychology (Forensic)
- Master of Pharmacy
- Master of Commerce (Honours)
- Master of Computational Modelling
- Graduate Diploma of Management (Professional Practice)
On campus international students should contact us for more information on deferment options.
Research Higher Degrees
The only Reseach Higher Degree offer than can be deferred is the Doctor of Information Technology.
All other offers for Research Higher Degree courses (e.g. Doctor of Philosophy, Masters (Honours) and Research Professional Doctorates etc) cannot be deferred. Please contact us if you cannot commence study in the session you have been offered so that we can explore the option of an offer to a later intake.
How best to use your deferment time
There are many ways to use your deferment time to your best advantage:
Work experience in your industry of interest could give you a head start in your chosen field.
Travelling abroad may complement your CV by demonstrating initiative, and provide you with life experiences. This is often relevant for those students wishing to undertake a gap year. Visit CSU Global for more information.
Get a head start in your tertiary studies by taking a single subject, with some subjects providing credit towards your degree.
Ensure you have the skills you need for university study by completing a STUDY LINK subject. These include subjects like Introduction to Chemistry, Mathematics for the Sciences, and Writing at University.
Communicating with CSU
Throughout your deferment period, CSU will keep you in touch with what's happening at the University. Reminders regarding key dates will be sent to you to ensure a smooth transition to study at CSU. Don't forget you can contact us at any time.
Enquiry information
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