How to enrol in a course

Follow this easy step-by-step guide to find out how to enrol in courses for your undergraduate programme.

Once you have accepted an offer of admission into a programme, you can enrol through Student Services Online.

Choose courses you want to enrol in and see how they fit into your timetable. You can change your mind after you have enrolled if you swap or drop your course(s) before the deadline to change and drop enrolments.

If you are experiencing any problems with your enrolment, there may be a simple solution, especially if it is within the first three weeks of the semester. For more information, visit Issues with Enrolment.

On this page:

Step One: Find the course you want

  1. Sign into Student Services Online.
  2. Click the 'Enrol' icon.
  3. Select ‘Add classes with’ and choose the enrolment method best suited for you. 

The enrolment methods below are linked for further guidance. Before exploring them, we recommend reading through all four enrolment steps to ensure you go through the process smoothly.

Step Two: Enrol into your course

  1. Select ‘Enrolment Cart.’
  2. A breakdown of your proposed enrolments will be presented to you. You can check for timetable clashes by selecting ‘Calendar View.’

Note: for changes you want to make to any courses you've already enrolled in, please visit the Changing your enrolment page.

Example of Calendar of enrolled classes with timetable and room allocation details.

Step Three: Validate to check for possible enrolment problems

  1. Confirm you can enrol into chosen courses by selecting ‘Validate.’ Prerequisites, restrictions and holds will show up.
  2. Click ‘Return to Enrolment Cart’ if enrolments are validated.

If you are unsure of what these might be, you can call 0800 61 62 63 or make an online enquiry.

Step Four: Review and complete your enrolment

  1. Select all courses you want to enrol in and accept the terms and conditions.
  2. Click the 'Enrol' button to finish enrolling.

    Note: the first time you enrol in each semester, you’ll be asked to select your intended payment method.

    If you are unable to enrol, you may be able to apply for an enrolment concession. Click 'Concessions' if it is available. 

    Checking Class Notes for your course

    Class Notes provide important information about a class, including any restrictions, eligibility requirements, or special conditions.

    We recommend checking the Class Notes before enrolling to make sure the class is suitable for your programme and circumstances.

    After you have started the enrolment process, use the following methods to check Class Notes:

    Selecting courses using Timetable Planner

    Timetable Planner can help you with your enrolment if you’re having trouble getting your classes to fit your timetable or need to include breaks for work or study. 

    You can also use Timetable Planner to enrol in a cohort for the following programmes

    Enrolling using Timetable Planner
    1. Choose the intended semester and enter appropriate course information to refine your search, including subject and course number.
    2. Click 'Search' and choose your preferred times.
    3. Read the Class Notes in bold at the top of each class option.
    4. Select a class that fits your programme requirements and preferred times. 
    5. Select ‘Add to Cart.’

      Tip: keep note of your preferred course times if you’re selecting multiple courses through Class Search. This will help with planning your enrolment.

      Reading Class Notes at the top of the class option
      What reading Class Notes at the top of the class option should look like

      Selecting your courses using My Programme Requirements

      1. Choose the intended semester and choose a suggested course.
      2. Click ‘Select class’ for the class you wish to enrol in.
      3. Select ‘Add to Cart’ button.

      Selecting your courses using Search by Class Number

      1. You can use this search tool if you know the 5-digit class number.
      2. Choose semester, type the intended class number and click ‘Search by Class Number.’
      3. Choose other course components, if applicable.
      4. Select ‘Add to Cart’ if information is correct.

      Tip: click name of the class to see more information about course prerequisites or restrictions, course components, campus, course points, or faculty permissions required.

      Check out our 6-min video on enrolling

      Faculty resources to plan your degree

      You can find faculty-specific information about enrolling and planning your degree below.

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