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Teaching period changes

Updated 13/04/2023

Yes, you can apply to take a 6 to 12 month leave from your course. You can connect with ASK La Trobe for advice before you apply to understand the impact that may have on your future studies and completion time. When ready, you will need to complete the Leave of Absence online form.

There is a maximum length of time allowed to complete most courses usually twice the standard course length plus one year. If leave or part-time study puts you beyond the maximum time allowed, you may not be eligible to complete your course.

Please note that if you apply for a Leave of Absence after the Census date for your teaching period, you will usually be liable for fees and may receive withdraw/fail results for the subjects you are enrolled in.

For students in Study Block 1, 2 and 3 subjects, we have extended deadlines for withdrawal without financial or academic penalty. The revised Census date changes are below:

Study Block 1:

  • Revised Census date and Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 17/04/2023

Study Block 2:

  • Revised Census date and Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 17/04/2023

Study Block 3:

  • Revised Census date – 17/04/2023
  • Revised Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 21/05/2023

Updated 05/04/2023

The revised dates for each Study Block are as follows:

Study Block 1:

  • Recommence studies – 03/04/2023
  • New end week – 23/04/2023
  • Results released – 25/05/2023

Study Block 2:

  • Recommence studies – 03/04/2023
  • New end week – 21/05/2023
  • Results released – 15/06/2023

Study Block 3:

  • Recommence studies – 03/04/2023
  • New end week – 16/06/2023
  • Results released – 29/06/2023

Study Block 5:

  • Start date – 22/05/2023
  • Census date – 19/06/2023
  • Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 17/07/2023
  • End date – 13/08/2023
  • Results released – 09/09/2023

Study Block 8:

  • Start date – 14/08/2023
  • Census date – 10/09/2023
  • Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 08/10/2023
  • End date – 05/11/2023
  • Results released – 04/12/2023

Study Block 11:

  • Start date – 06/11/2023
  • Census date – 03/12/2023
  • Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 31/12/2023
  • End date – 28/01/2024
  • Results released – 26/02/2024

Updated 31/03/2023

The 2 week pause period commenced on Monday 20 March. Teaching will commence again on Monday 3 April.

We are planning to resume teaching on 3 April, after the 2 week pause. After that, all current study periods will be extended for three weeks to allow for Easter and additional time for assessment to be completed. Staff will be available for consultation during the Easter week (excluding public holidays).

We have extended deadlines for withdrawal without financial or academic penalty in recognition of the impact of this change. The revised Census dates for each teaching period are as follows:

Study Block 1:

  • Revised Census date and Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 17/04/2023

Study Block 2:

  • Revised Census date and Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 17/04/2023

Study Block 3:

  • Revised Census date – 17/04/2023
  • Revised Last Date to Withdraw Without Fail – 21/05/2023

Once subjects have recommenced after the 2 week pause, if you need advice on the specific subjects you are enrolled in across Study Blocks 1, 2 and/or 3, you can contact ASK La Trobe.