Withdraw from my candidature

HDR students who wish to withdraw from candidature are encouraged to discuss their intention with their supervisor/ college HDR coordinator/ Office of Graduate Research HDR Progressions Team to see whether the reasons can be addressed by the University.

HDR students who withdraw and who subsequently wish to re-enrol must apply to the University for re-admission. It is at the University’s discretion whether the student will be re-admitted and whether the previous candidature will count.

How to prepare

read Higher Degrees by Research Policy Section 4.7.
read HDR Admission and Enrolment Procedures Section 6.
consult your supervisor (you may still apply if they disagree).
confirm your contact and candidature details are correct in the Student Information System

International students on a student visa

Making this change will affect your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and the University is required to inform the Department of Home Affairs of your decision which may have implications for your current visa.

If you are seeking to transfer to another registered CRICOS institution before you have completed 26 weeks of candidature, you must apply for approval per the International Student Transfer Procedures. If you have questions, please contact internationalcompliance@flinders.edu.au.

Coursework HDR students

Any consequential changes to your enrolment in credit-based topics must be made by you via the Student Information System. If your course has a designated exit award, you should investigate that award.

How to apply

Complete the request online in Inspire and submit it at least four weeks before the proposed change (except in the case of illness).
If you submit your application after the census date it may affect your Research Training Program (RTP) fee offset or international tuition fees.
The Office of Graduate Research will notify you of the outcome via your Flinders email address.