The University is permitted (and sometimes obliged) to suspend or cancel your enrolment if you have:

• unsatisfactory academic progress. Your faculty or school makes this decision in accordance with the University's Student Progress Policy and Procedures after you have been given prior support.
• unsatisfactory attendance (for TAFE/VE/FE and ELICOS students only)
• had disciplinary action arising from misbehaviour
• not paid your course fees

If you have any concerns about your enrolment contact International Student Support.

Visa alert

The University is obliged to inform the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) of any change to your enrolment. DEEWR will automatically notify the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). If you are suspended for more than 28 days, DIAC will expect you to leave the country.

Your visa may also be cancelled if you are suspended for six months or more. If your enrolment is suspended or cancelled, it is important that you contact DIAC by calling 131 881.

Appealing the decision

Under the National Code 2007, if Victoria University suspends or cancels your enrolment, you will given 20 working days to access the University's internal complaints and appeals mechanism. The University will give you information in writing about the appeals process. If you are not satisfied with the University's decision, you can appeal to the Victorian Ombudsman. The ombudsman will only assess the appeals handling process, and cannot overturn the University's decision to suspend or cancel your enrolment.