Change course (Variation to Study)

Step 1 – Choose your course

Go to the JCU Course and Subject Handbook to browse courses.

Step 2 – Meet application eligibility criteria and course requirements

• Ensure you do not have any outstanding Sanctions in place that prevent enrolments of subjects;
• Ensure you meet the Course and Subject Handbook Requirements for the new course;
• International sponsored students must have permission from their sponsor to transfer courses

Step 3 – Complete forms

Complete the Variation to Study application.

If you have completed study at another tertiary institution and are seeking credit towards your new course please complete an Application for Credit.

Courses ineligible to transfer include:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (Domestic Students Only), or
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science

If you wish to change course, follow the below steps prior to the closing date based off your citizenship status.

Domestic Students

Students who are Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or Australian humanitarian visa holders:

1. Apply online through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), and
2. Submit a JCU written application form (not required for Nursing and Midwifery).

International Students

Students who are not Australian or New Zealand citizens, not Australian permanent residents, and not Australian humanitarian visa holders:

1. Apply online through the JCU course application form; and
2. Submit a JCU written application form.

Closing dates for applications are listed on the Academic Calendars.

We will endeavour to email your JCU student account with an outcome within 20 University working days of receipt of a complete application. Some application outcomes may take longer.

If you are unsuccessful, you will remain admitted to your current course.

If you are successful, once you are admitted into the course you are transferring to you will be automatically withdrawn from your current course (pending outstanding results). We recommend you read the Course Transfer Procedure which includes further information around the assessment of an application.