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the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

Enrolment (HE) Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	1st January 2018	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	7th September 2022	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Higher Education Academic Board	The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date	7th September 2017	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Marc Blanks Executive Director Curriculum Innovation and Teaching Excellence	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education	This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.

Clauses Amended:Policy: All

Version History

Edition 1: Academic Board – 7/09/2017 – New Enrolment (HE) Policy.

The new features of the Enrolment (HE) Policy are:

- Enrolment overload requirements have changed from final semester to any semester where a student has achieved a Credit average or above in the last 12 months of study. Students may take up to 12 additional credit points across the whole year. This will accommodate both 6 credit point and 12 credit point subject offerings.

- Option to cancel a student’s enrolment added

- Deferral process will be managed under the Selection and Admission (HE) Policy/Procedure

- Leave of absence requests will be considered after completion of one semester of study

- Students can withdraw up to the end of Week 9 without academic penalty

- Concurrent enrolment added

- Student communication to be provided through official Melbourne Polytechnic email account and address