Enrolment steps and support

A step-by-step guide to enrolling at Adelaide University

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All you need to enrol, in three steps

New to Adelaide University, or returning for another year? This page walks you through enrolling in your courses from start to finish.

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When to enrol

Mid-year enrolments are open - Semester 2, 2026 · Continuing students
Teaching starts Friday 21 August 2026. Census date is Friday 4 September 2026.
View all key dates, including online students

Starting in 2027?
Enrolments open in late 2026. Details will be published on this page.

Complete your enrolment in three steps

Step 1 is for new students only. If you're a continuing student and you've done your enrolment checklist, start at Step 2. 

STEP 1 · NEW STUDENTS ONLY

Get set up

You’ve accepted your offer, congrats! Before you enrol, you must activate your student account and work through your enrolment checklist.

Have your computer and a mobile device ready before you begin.

To activate your account and email, you'll need to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) using a trusted authenticator app. The university recommends Okta Verify.

If you're an international student, use a mobile device you'll have access to while studying in Australia.

  1. On your phone: download Okta Verify from your app store.
  2. On your computer: go to the student account activation page, click Activate your AU account, enter your Student ID from your Welcome email, and click ‘Send’.
  3. Check your personal email for a message from no-reply@okta.adelaide.edu.au and follow the steps to finish.
  4. Log in to the myAdelaide Student Portal and confirm access.
  5. Log in to myEnrolment where you will find your Enrolment checklist. It has important steps like confirming your personal details. You must complete this before enrolling.

If you have any technical issues, contact IT for help.

 

Common issues 

Your Welcome email arrives once you've accepted your offer. It contains your Adelaide University Student ID (e.g. a1234567) and a link to activate your account.

  • First, check your junk and spam folders
  • If it hasn't arrived after you accepted your offer, contact Student Assist.

Activating your account

When you follow the link in your Welcome email, you'll receive an activation email from no-reply@okta.adelaide.edu.au. The link expires after seven days, so it's worth acting on promptly. If you can't see it, check your junk and spam folders.

Need tech help?

If your account isn't working, the Student portal won't load, or you hit a similar issue, the Technology Service Desk is open 24/7 on +61 8 8302 5000.

STEP 2 · ALL STUDENTS

Plan your timetable

Before you enrol, you must decide on what courses to study and which classes to take.

This step has two parts: understanding your study plan, then building your timetable. We recommend doing both before enrolment opens so you’re ready when it’s time. 

For students starting in 2027, enrolment will open in late 2026. 

IF YOU'RE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Review your study plan as soon as possible so you're ready to enrol without delay. We encourage you to enrol as early as you can to give yourself the best choice of available classes before teaching begins.

2a — Understand your study plan

Your study plan is the list of courses you need to take and which semester you will take them in. 

Understanding your study plan before you enrol is the best way to ensure you choose the right courses, in the right order.

You will either need to follow a Standard study plan or a Personalised study plan. 

Standard study plan

Follow the standard study plan that applies to your circumstances (e.g part-time), unless you've received a personalised study plan or specific enrolment advice from the University.

To find your standard study plan:

  1. Find your degree page on the Adelaide University website or through myEnrolment by selecting the Enrolment Advice link.
  2. In the Degree Structure section, open the dropdown for your relevant study plan.
  3. View the courses you need to enrol in, along with the electives you can choose from.

Currently, some specific standard study plans (e.g mid-year) may also be in the Enrolment Information section on the degree page, under Enrolment advice.

Personalised study plan

Follow a personalised study plan if, for example:

  • You're a student who has transitioned from the University of Adelaide or UniSA and aren't following a standard plan.
  • You're an international student who has credit.
  • Your Program Director has given you specific advice, or
  • You’ve received specific advice from Student Assist. 

If you've been emailed a personalised study plan or specific enrolment advice, follow that - it's tailored to you. 

If you are a transitioning student, you will find your study plan in the study plan app.

Remember, you will need to log in to this app with your University of Adelaide or UniSA credentials. If you have any issues, contact Student Assist.

Before moving on
Ensure you read any 'Program rules and notes' and 'Enrolment advice' that may appear on the Enrolment Information section of your degree page.

Tips for degree pages 

  • Select ‘Current student’ at the top of the page to hide non‑enrolment related content and find what you need faster.

  • Where available, select the year you started your degree to see the correct enrolment information.

2b — Build your timetable

Before your enrolment date opens, work through these steps:

  • Referring to your study plan, determine which courses you will enrol into
  • On each course page, confirm you meet the prerequisites before planning your classes.
  • In the Availability section of each course page, see which classes are available.
  • Check whether each course and class is held on campus or online.
  • Check the details for each class: location, time, spaces available, and any notes.
  • Now you can put together a draft timetable

Getting this ready early means you can enrol smoothly and secure the timetable you want.

Download PDF timetable planner
Download Excel timetable planner

Tips for building your timetable

 

  • Use the timetable planner to build a draft and spot clashes early. 
  • Note down the class number for each class you want - these unique IDs make it quick to find and select your classes when enrolment opens.
  • Choose two classes in case your first preference isn’t available.  

Common timetable issues 

Check the course page under Availability for timetable details.

The Availability section lists all the study periods when the course is offered. If the study period you’re looking for isn’t shown, the course is not currently offered in that period.

If one of your required courses does not have availability, wait a couple of days to see if more classes are added. If none appear, contact Student Assist. If an elective course does not have availability, you may need to select a different elective.

STEP 3 · ALL STUDENTS

Enrol

IF YOU'RE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Complete your enrolment online before you arrive in Adelaide if possible. Otherwise, seek help during Orientation Week. We encourage you to enrol before classes start.
View Orientation information

How to enrol

With your classes chosen and class numbers noted on your timetable planner, you're ready to enrol. Work through your courses one at a time, then review your full timetable at the end.

In myEnrolment:

  • Make sure you have completed your Checklist first. This can be found in myEnrolment in 'Step 2: Complete my Checklist.' You can't enrol until this is done. 
  • Open Step 3: Manage my Enrolment, then select the correct study period — the one shown on your program page and study plan (for example, Semester 1). The default may not be the right one, so check it before you start.
  • Add the first course for that study period, using the class numbers from your Weekly Timetable Planner.
  • Select your classes for that course. Choose one option, then select your Enrolment Class. If the course has Related Classes, select one of each type (for example, a lecture and a tutorial). Check the day, time and location as you go.
  • If a class clashes, choose another time for one of them so they no longer overlap.
  • Once you've selected all classes for the course, click Confirm Selected Classes. On the Enrol in Classes confirmation page, check the details, scroll down and click Enrol in Classes.
  • A successful enrolment shows the message "You have successfully enrolled in the following classes" at the top, with a green Enrolled box beside each class.
  • To enrol in more courses, select Enrol in more Courses and repeat the process.
  • Manage my Enrolment lists every course you're enrolled in—if a course appears here, no further action is needed. Check these match your study plan for the study period.
  • To view your timetable, select My Timetable from the top menu and choose your study period for a weekly view. You can also Print Timetable or Sync to my calendar (Office 365, Google or Outlook).

 

Common enrolment error messages

Hit an error while enrolling? Here are the most common ones and how to resolve them.

In myEnrolment, you set the study period under Manage my Enrolment. Choose the one shown on your Enrolment Advice (for example, Semester 1).

To move a course to a different study period, drop it and add it again under the correct one: tick the course, select Drop selected courses, then Confirm Drop.

Not sure which period is right? Check your study plan and the timetable you have created.

If the study period you need (for example, 2026 Term 4) isn't showing in the drop-down, it can only be fixed by a staff member. Contact Student Assist on +61 8 7420 5101 to have it corrected.

This means there's an overdue balance on your account. You'll need to pay the amount owing in the myAdelaide Student Portal in full before you can enrol.

This means a program Requirement Group is attached to the class and you're not in a program that allows enrolment.

If you believe you should be able to enrol in this course, complete an override request from the Enrolment Help tab in myEnrolment, which goes to the relevant school for approval.

The class has reached capacity. First, try selecting an alternative class. If none is available, submit an override request from the Enrolment Help tab in myEnrolment, which goes to the relevant school for approval. Only the school timetabler can authorise a full-class override. They'll either approve it or raise the enrolment limit so you can enrol yourself.

FAQs

Your fees may increase a little each year through standard annual indexation, but they won't be higher than the fees new students pay for the same program that year.

If you've moved from the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia to the same or an equivalent program at Adelaide University, the tuition fee arrangements in place when you accepted your offer still apply.

Your program transitioned to Adelaide University in either the same or an equivalent program. You should have received an individual study plan outlining your recommended enrolments.  

If you still need help with enrolment, contact Student Assist.

Electives are courses outside your core major or specialisation that allow you to explore your interests.

A list of all program electives at Adelaide University can be found here: AU | Electives. Additionally, they can be searched at this link.

A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is the official document that confirms you have accepted your place and can enrol at Adelaide University. You need your CoE to apply for a student visa to study in Australia.

Your CoE includes details about you, your program, the estimated cost and the duration of your studies.

We email your CoE to you or your education agent approximately one to two days after we receive your completed acceptance documents, tuition fee deposit and evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), if applicable.

Find out more about meeting the conditions of your offer or accepting an international offer.

A conditional Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is one issued before you have met all the conditions of your offer. If your offer depends on your final results, you may be able to accept it early and receive a conditional CoE, so you can start your student visa application.

Your conditions are listed on the CoE. To enter your program, you must meet these conditions and provide evidence that you have met them.

You may be eligible for a conditional CoE if you:

  • are still completing your final semester of study
  • have met the English language proficiency requirements
  • have provided certified proof of your academic details
  • are using a recognised education agent
  • have completed the application for a conditional CoE.

Once your results are released, provide them through the Online Application System, or to your education agent, as soon as possible so you can enrol in your courses.

If you do not meet the academic requirements of your offer, your CoE may be cancelled. If this happens, you may be entitled to a refund of any fees you have paid, in line with the University's refund policy.

Adelaide University may cancel your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for several reasons. For example, if you:

  • do not enrol in any courses
  • do not pay your tuition fees
  • are prohibited from further study under Adelaide University's Academic Preclusion, Suspension, and Expulsion Procedure
  • defer your studies
  • withdraw from your studies at Adelaide University
  • transfer to a different education provider
  • complete your studies early.

For more information, see Adelaide University's Enrolment Policy.

If we cancel your CoE, our International Student Support team will notify you on the date of cancellation. You will then have 28 days to:

  • leave Australia
  • apply for a different visa
  • apply to have your CoE reinstated.

After 28 days, the Department of Home Affairs may cancel your student visa.

It might. If Adelaide University cancels your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), it must notify the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs. Only the Department of Home Affairs can cancel your student visa. Adelaide University cannot.

If you have concerns about your student visa, contact the Department of Home Affairs.

Yes. First Nations Admission Access is an alternative entry pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. It offers another way to show you're ready for university study if you may not meet the standard entry requirements or don't have an ATAR.

You can find a course's timetable on its individual course page. To get there:

  1. Go to the Study at Adelaide University.
  2. Find your degree.
  3. Select the course you want from the "What courses you'll study" section.
  4. Scroll down to availability.

You can find all the key dates on the University's Academic Calendar, including census dates, enrolment and withdrawal dates, teaching breaks and exam dates.

Yes. You can apply to take a break from your studies, known as a leave of absence. The rules differ for domestic and international students.

Domestic students

If you've completed all assessment components for at least one course, you can apply for a leave of absence for up to 12 months. Use the Leave of Absence from Program form.

Want to extend your leave? Submit a new form. If you're requesting more than 12 months, include supporting documents. Student Assist will seek approval from your Program Director and let you know the outcome.

International students

You can take leave only for illness or exceptional compassionate circumstances. You will need to provide official documents.

You may be granted leave for up to six months. To apply, complete the Leave of Absence (International) form.

If you are submitting documents electronically, follow the Electronic Document Submission guidelines.

If a Common Core course appears on your study plan, it's a required part of your program.

The Common Core is a suite of courses designed to give Adelaide University graduates an edge. Each course explores big ideas from one of six knowledge areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Knowledges
  • Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking
  • Ethical Knowledges
  • Intercultural Understanding
  • First Nations Knowledges.

Developed with direct input from industry partners, these courses:

  • have no assumed knowledge
  • help you learn alongside students from other disciplines
  • build transferable skills employers value, like collaboration, ethical reasoning, problem-solving and adapting to real-world challenges
  • connect your studies with global, social and community priorities.

As an undergraduate student, you'll usually take one Common Core course per year, up to three in total. This may differ if your program has specified content because of professional accreditation requirements.

As a transitioning student, if you're in the third year of your program in 2026 and a Common Core course is on your study plan, you can choose a university-wide elective in your discipline area instead.

New Common Core courses are being added over 2026 and 2027. 

More information: Teaching and learning.

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Get help 

Student Assist

Student Assist

Get in touch for help with anything that's holding you up.

Available: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm (ACST/ACDT)

Phone: 1300 877 903

Outside Australia: +61 8 7420 5101

Online enquiries: Student Assist form

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