Late Round offers are now available

If you've already applied through UAC, you can check if you've received an offer in the Late Round. You'll need your UAC application number and UAC PIN to log in and access your offer/s. Download the 2012 Late Round cut-offs and vacancies.

Deferment FAQs

Download institutions' deferment policies.

  • What does deferment mean?

    Deferment means that you've received an offer to enrol in a course but have been given permission by the institution to delay the start of the course for a fixed period, which is usually 6 months or 1 year.

    This means that if you receive an offer to study in 2012 and defer for 1 year, you'll start your studies in 2013. All deferments are granted subject to the course being offered the following semester or following year.

  • Who can defer?

    It depends on the institution and some institutions will only let you defer in special circumstances. Read institutions' deferment policies for more information.

  • How do I defer?

    When you receive an offer to enrol in a course, information included with your offer will explain how to apply for deferment. Most institutions will ask you to provide a statement to explain why you want to defer and what you'll be doing during this period.

    If your deferment application is successful, you'll receive written confirmation of your deferment from your institution with instructions on how to re-apply for your deferred course.

  • How do I take up my deferred place?

    It depends on the institution. For most institutions you need to re-apply directly to them – carefully read the instructions you received from your institution when you deferred.

    Apply directly to the following institutions:

    • Australian Catholic University
    • Australian Maritime College
    • Australian National University
    • Charles Sturt University
    • Griffith University
    • La Trobe University
    • Southern Cross University
    • University of Canberra
    • University of New England
    • University of New South Wales
    • University of New South Wales - ADFA
    • University of Newcastle
    • University of Western Sydney
    • University of Wollongong

    For the following institutions you need to re-apply through UAC:

    • Macquarie University
    • University of Sydney
    • University of Technology, Sydney

    You need to submit a new application through UAC, include the UAC course code for your deferred course and supply all your supporting documentation again.
    Courses may change from year to year – use the course search to find the current UAC course codes and information about the courses the institutions are offering.

  • Do I need to pay to defer?

    Some institutions charge a fee when you defer. If you need to re-apply through UAC to your deferred course, you must pay the relevant UAC processing charge and late fees.

  • Can I apply for other courses when I re-apply?

    Yes. If you deferred but would like to be considered for other courses, then put these courses ahead of your deferred course in your list of preferences.

    Note: If you receive an offer to a course that you put ahead of your deferred course, then your deferred offer is no longer valid.

  • Can my offer lapse?

    Yes. There are 2 circumstances when your deferred offer can lapse:

    • When you re-apply, if you receive an offer to a course you've placed ahead of your deferred course, your deferred offer will lapse. You can't receive an offer to a new course and still keep your deferred offer.
    • If you undertake degree studies or certain levels of TAFE study other than NSW HSC courses during your deferment year, your offer may lapse.

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