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Extra information about units and enrolling

Overload rules

A normal full-time study load is 40 credit points per teaching period across one or more courses. If you wish to enrol in more than 40 credit points per study period, you must complete an Overload Enrolment Application form (HE112). Units marked intensive and test subjects are exempt from this rule.

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Pre-requisites

Some units have pre-requisites. You cannot add those units to your enrolment unless you have previously received a passing grade or have been granted an exemption from that unit.

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Units not leading to an award

Students wishing to undertake individual units that do not lead to an award are enrolled as miscellaneous students and cannot enrol online (Please note that students in miscellaneous courses do not receive Commonwealth-supported places). 

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Clinical Teaching Block (CBT) and Clinical Placement nominations - Nursing students

Before students can enrol in the units NUR125, NUR244, NUR343, NUR344 and NUR349 they must submit CTB and placement preferences online through the university on-line nomination process. 

Students are responsible for making all travel and accommodation arrangements and meeting all costs associated with attending CTBs and placements.

Clinical Teaching Block (CTB) information

Prior to attending a clinical placement, students must successfully complete a five day CTB during which time they will practice and be assessed on the skills required to undertake clinical placement. The custom built laboratories at both the Alice Springs and Darwin campuses provide an opportunity for students to meet each other and nursing staff, and gain insight into aspects of Primary Health Care in the NT.

Due to the limited places available in interstate CTBs most interstate Bachelor of Nursing students will be required to attend one or more CTBs at the Alice Springs or Darwin campuses.

Clinical Placement Information
Students may nominate for a placement in their own state or territory at a preferred healthcare facility, but are not permitted to arrange their own placement/s. CDU has strong ties with both private and public healthcare facilities throughout Australia and has successfully placed students in all states and territories. However, due to the demand made on interstate health care facilities by many educational institutions, many facilities are now limiting the number of placements they offer and this may impact on course progression.

Students may need to travel outside their home state in order to complete their placement unit/s.

Whilst every effort will be made to meet a request for a preferred facility within the semester for which the student is enrolled, CDU reserves the right to place students at a facility other than that which is nominated and outside the semester for which they have enrolled.

Pre-clinical requirement information

Bachelor of Nursing students at Charles Darwin University are required to submit pre-clinical documentation specific to their state or territory at least two weeks prior to attending their Clinical Teaching Block or within four weeks of semester commencement (whichever comes first). A clinical placement will not be finalised if the required documentation is not supplied by the submission date and this may impact on a student’s course progression

For further information regarding pre-clinical requirements including immunisation requirements and submission dates by state or territory, please go to the following link W: www.cdu.edu.au/ehs/health/practicum/preclinical_requirements.html.

Please note: Nominating preferences through the SPM database does not constitute enrolling in the unit. Students must enrol in the relevant unit by following the enrolment process separately. For more information about enrolling into units visit online enrolment

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Exemption/advanced standing/credit transfer

Find out more about applying for advanced standing, which provides credit for previous studies >>

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Professional assessment

Professional assessment is a result given for students who have enrolled in a Higher Education unit and have been assessed as meeting the requirements of the unit on the basis of their professional background. Students pay the same fee for these units as if they were enrolled and completing the unit.

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Why can’t I enrol in certain units?

Restrictions by unit levels mean that if you are studying towards a Bachelor award, you can enrol only in units at levels 100 – 400 (unless the course offers specialist electives at level 500. If it is a level 500 unit, you will need to do a manual enrolment for this unit).  

Some units have pre-requisites attached and you cannot add those units to your enrolment unless you have received a passing grade previously or have been granted an exemption from that unit.
 
Some 200, 300 or 400 level units assume you have a certain level of knowledge before studying them. ‘My Student Info’ will not stop you from enrolling into these units, but it is expected that you possess this knowledge before enrolling in the unit. Failure to have this level of knowledge may affect your studies.

The university does not guarantee that any enrolment represents the shortest path to the completion of your award.

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Cross-institutional students

Incoming cross-institutional students

Students currently enrolled in a course of study leading to an award at another Australian institution, can choose to undertake approved units at CDU for credit towards their studies at their home institution.

Students from other institutions who wish to study as an incoming cross-institutional student at CDU must complete the:

Cross-institutional students are subject to the rules of CDU including those relating to fees and academic progress. Students who are not eligible for either HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP at their home institution will not be eligible for either loan program at CDU.

Outgoing cross-institutional students

Students currently enrolled in a course of study leading to an award at CDU, can choose to undertake approved units at another Australian institution for credit towards their studies at CDU.

CDU students who wish to study as an outgoing cross-institutional student must complete the:

Students must also provide a copy of the unit outline/s, which you intend to complete at the host institution. This must be submitted with the above forms. Cross-institutional enrolments through another institution are subject to the host institution’s rules and regulations and it is essential that you check with the institution you are studying with for important dates, fees and payments. 

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Study abroad/exchange students

International students enrolled at a partner university may apply for exchange at CDU. You need to apply through your home university.

Undergraduate students enrolled at CDU may apply for outgoing exchange at a partner university, or may apply to study abroad at any overseas university. Exchange students maintain their enrolment at CDU and pay fees accordingly (exchange students do not pay fees at the host university). Study Abroad students take an intermission from CDU and pay tuition fees determined by the host university. Contact the Exchange/Study Abroad Officer in the International Office, Casuarina campus, for all matters relating to these programs.

To be eligible for outgoing exchange, you must have:

The subject approval process is your responsibility. You should select subjects at the host institution and match them with the required units at CDU. A normal full-time load equivalent of 40 credit points is the expected load. See the CDU exchange site for further details W: www.cdu.edu.au/international/studyabroad/studyabroad.html.

The Exchange/Study Abroad Officer in the International Office will assist you with your application, and will provide advice and contacts on all placements E: studyabroad@cdu.edu.au.
T:  08 8946 6048
F: 08 8946 6644
Building Orange 1.2.16

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Auditing students

Students who wish to audit a class must receive permission from the Dean of the Faculty to attend lectures and observe.

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Student ID card

Where can I obtain a student ID card?
When your enrolment has been processed and confirmed, you are entitled to a student identification card (photo ID). This can be obtained at the Information Centre located on the ground floor in building Orange 1, Casuarina campus, at the cashier, building A at Palmerston campus or at the Information Centre, Building 1 at Alice Springs campus. You will be required to show photo identification (Australian driver’s licence or passport) before your card will be issued.

External students can obtain a card by completing form GEN103 – Student Cards for External Students - available from the Information Centre or from W: www.cdu.edu.au/studentportal/adminforms.html.

What is my student ID card used for?
Your student card provides access to university facilities such as the library, after-hours computer labs, some discounts at the University Shop (Bookshop) and other discounts where notified by the business concerned.  You will also be required to show your student card when you sit for your exams.  If you are studying on campus, you may be asked for your ID card by Security if you are using the facilities after normal hours.

Head coverings and my student ID card photo
Head coverings are not permitted to be worn, except for religious reasons, in which case, facial features from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.  The University will take every measure possible to ensure privacy for students wearing head coverings for religious reasons.

Is there a cost for my student ID card?
Student cards are issued to students free of charge. A $15 administration fee will apply when a lost card is replaced. Stolen cards can be replaced free of charge when the application is accompanied by a police incident number.

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Scholarships

The university has scholarships available to new and continuing students. The scholarships are sponsored by individuals, businesses, government, community groups and the university to assist students with the financial burden of studying. A number of scholarships offer students the opportunity to participate in paid work experience during semester breaks and graduate positions on completion of study. Scholarships provide recognition of academic excellence, financial hardship, geographical or social disadvantage and many other criteria. Application closing dates are on the scholarships’ website and all students are encouraged to apply. For more details visit W: www.cdu.edu.au/scholarships or contact the Scholarships Officer T: 08 8946 6442, or E: scholarships@cdu.edu.au.

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