Skip to main content
  • University of Technology Sydney home
  • Home

    Home
  • For students

  • For industry

  • Research

Explore

  • Courses
  • Events
  • News
  • Stories
  • People

For you

  • Libraryarrow_right_alt
  • Staffarrow_right_alt
  • Alumniarrow_right_alt
  • Current studentsarrow_right_alt
  • Study at UTS

    • arrow_right_alt Find a course
    • arrow_right_alt Course areas
    • arrow_right_alt Undergraduate students
    • arrow_right_alt Postgraduate students
    • arrow_right_alt Research Masters and PhD
    • arrow_right_alt Online study and short courses
  • Student information

    • arrow_right_alt Current students
    • arrow_right_alt New UTS students
    • arrow_right_alt Graduates (Alumni)
    • arrow_right_alt High school students
    • arrow_right_alt Indigenous students
    • arrow_right_alt International students
  • Admissions

    • arrow_right_alt How to apply
    • arrow_right_alt Entry pathways
    • arrow_right_alt Eligibility
arrow_right_altVisit our hub for students

For you

  • Libraryarrow_right_alt
  • Staffarrow_right_alt
  • Alumniarrow_right_alt
  • Current studentsarrow_right_alt

POPULAR LINKS

  • Apply for a coursearrow_right_alt
  • Current studentsarrow_right_alt
  • Scholarshipsarrow_right_alt
  • Featured industries

    • arrow_right_alt Agriculture and food
    • arrow_right_alt Defence and space
    • arrow_right_alt Energy and transport
    • arrow_right_alt Government and policy
    • arrow_right_alt Health and medical
    • arrow_right_alt Corporate training
  • Explore

    • arrow_right_alt Tech Central
    • arrow_right_alt Case studies
    • arrow_right_alt Research
arrow_right_altVisit our hub for industry

For you

  • Libraryarrow_right_alt
  • Staffarrow_right_alt
  • Alumniarrow_right_alt
  • Current studentsarrow_right_alt

POPULAR LINKS

  • Find a UTS expertarrow_right_alt
  • Partner with usarrow_right_alt
  • Explore

    • arrow_right_alt Explore our research
    • arrow_right_alt Research centres and institutes
    • arrow_right_alt Graduate research
    • arrow_right_alt Research partnerships
arrow_right_altVisit our hub for research

For you

  • Libraryarrow_right_alt
  • Staffarrow_right_alt
  • Alumniarrow_right_alt
  • Current studentsarrow_right_alt

POPULAR LINKS

  • Find a UTS expertarrow_right_alt
  • Research centres and institutesarrow_right_alt
  • University of Technology Sydney home
Explore the University of Technology Sydney
Category Filters:
University of Technology Sydney home University of Technology Sydney home
  1. home
  2. arrow_forward_ios ... For students
  3. arrow_forward_ios Admissions and entry
  4. arrow_forward_ios Deferring your course commencement

Deferring your course commencement

explore
  • Admissions and entry
    • Eligibility
      • arrow_forward Domestic undergraduate eligibility
      • arrow_forward Domestic postgraduate eligibility
      • arrow_forward Student profile of UTS
      • arrow_forward English language requirements
      • arrow_forward Admissions criteria
    • arrow_forward Application dates
    • Entry schemes
      • arrow_forward UTS Early Entry program
      • arrow_forward Year 12 subject scheme
      • arrow_forward Elite athletes and performers scheme
      • arrow_forward Schools Recommendation Scheme
      • arrow_forward Business cadetship scheme
      • arrow_forward Engineering and IT questionnaire
      • arrow_forward Music and sound design portfolio scheme
      • arrow_forward Science aptitude test
      • arrow_forward Women in engineering, information technology and construction
      • arrow_forward InpUTS
      • arrow_forward Design portfolio scheme
      • arrow_forward Architecture portfolio scheme
      • arrow_forward The Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) cadetship
    • Pathways
      • arrow_forward UTS College
      • arrow_forward Coming from TAFE or another VET provider
      • arrow_forward Skills for Tertiary Admission Test (STAT)
      • arrow_forward Limited ATAR
      • arrow_forward International pathways
      • arrow_forward Jumbunna Admission program
      • arrow_forward UniReady Enabling Program
      • arrow_forward Big Picture Learning Australia – Portfolio pathway
    • How to apply
      • arrow_forward Domestic applications
      • arrow_forward Honours applications
      • arrow_forward Diploma applications
      • arrow_forward Cross-institutional study applications
      • arrow_forward Non-award study applications
      • arrow_forward International applications
      • arrow_forward Masters by Research and PhDs
      • arrow_forward Personal statement (Education courses)
    • Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Recognition of prior learning tool
      • arrow_forward Business – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Communications – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Design, Architecture and Building – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Engineering – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Health – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Information Technology – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward International Studies and Education – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Law – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Science – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
      • arrow_forward Transdisciplinary School – Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
    • Scholarships
      • arrow_forward 6 tips when submitting your scholarship application
      • arrow_forward Accept or defer your graduate research scholarship
      • arrow_forward Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship
      • arrow_forward Bird and Bird Indigenous Student Leadership Prize
      • arrow_forward External higher degree research scholarships
      • arrow_forward External scholarships
      • arrow_forward Find a scholarship
      • arrow_forward How to fund your PhD or Masters by Research
      • arrow_forward How to use scholarships tool
      • arrow_forward Prizes and awards at UTS
      • arrow_forward Scholarships contact
      • arrow_forward Scholarships for Indigenous Students
      • arrow_forward Scholarships for international students
      • arrow_forward Scholarships information
      • arrow_forward Scholarships search
      • arrow_forward Using the scholarships search tool
    • Information about fees and costs
      • arrow_forward Domestic undergraduate fees
      • arrow_forward Domestic postgraduate fees
      • arrow_forward Research student fees
      • arrow_forward Payment information
      • arrow_forward Tuition fees search
      • arrow_forward Non-award and non-CSP
      • arrow_forward International Fees
      • arrow_forward Cross-Institutional
      • arrow_forward Commonwealth supported
    • Accepting an offer and enrolment
      • arrow_forward After you apply
      • arrow_forward How to accept your graduate research degree offer
    • Deferring your course commencement
      • arrow_forward Deferring UTS Online postgraduate degrees
      • arrow_forward Ineligible postgraduate courses for deferment

The last day to defer your Autumn 2025 undergraduate or postgraduate offer has passed.
If you want to study in Autumn 2026, please submit a new application via UAC (opens an external site) for undergraduate courses or the UTS Student Portal for postgraduate courses.

Want to defer an offer for a UTS Online postgraduate degree? See Deferring UTS Online postgraduate degrees. 

Received an offer but not ready to start studying?

Domestic Students

If you have received a new offer for a course and wish to delay your commencement, you may be eligible to defer and start your studies later. Check your eligibility below. 

Note: If you are a current UTS student and completed at least 1 subject, and wish to take a break from your studies, you can apply for Leave of Absence.

International Students

If you're an international student, please refer to the information on deferring your offer on the international students section of the website. 

 

What's the difference between course withdrawal and deferring an offer?

Deferring an offer means postponing the start of your studies. If you received an offer for 2025, but intend to start in 2026, you may defer your offer. Check the list below to see if you are eligible.

Course withdrawal is for students who have accepted their offer but decide that they no longer wish to study the course, nor intend to study this course in the future. If this is you, you can submit a course withdrawal.

If you intend to defer your offer, please do not submit a course withdrawal.

Am I eligible to defer?

First, check if you are eligible to defer.

Deferring online postgraduate courses (OPM)

  • Refer to Deferring UTS Online postgraduate degrees.

Deferring undergraduate and postgraduate courses 

You can defer your course if:
 
  • your offer is to study a course commencing in Autumn session (February/March).
  • your course is eligible for deferral (please see below for a list of ineligible courses).
  • you want to defer for one year. 
 
You cannot defer if you:
 
  • have been made an offer to:
    • one of the ineligible postgraduate courses for deferment
    • Bachelor of Accounting
    • Bachelor of Computing Science (IDeA)
    • Bachelor of Cybersecurity (IDeA)
    • Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
    • any of the Bachelor of Midwifery courses
    • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Exercise Therapy major)
    • a standalone diploma course
    • a standalone honours course (usually 1 year full time)
  • want to defer for less than one year.
  • are commencing your course in Spring or Summer session.
  • are already admitted into your course and have missed the last day to defer.
  • have previously deferred commencement of this course.

How do I defer?

I have: 

Received an offer, but not yet acceptedLog into My Student Admin and click on the defer button.
Accepted an offer, but not enrolled in subjectsSubmit an ASK UTS Online Enquiry.
You don't need to submit a course withdrawal request.
Accepted an offer, and enrolled in subjectsSubmit an ASK UTS Online Enquiry.
In requesting to defer your offer, you will be withdrawn from any enrolled subjects for 2025.
You don't need to submit a course withdrawal request.

I deferred but want to start

If you have deferred your offer but changed your mind and now wish to start studying, please submit an ASK UTS Online Enquiry. 

When is the last day to defer?

The last day to defer your offer is Wednesday 26 February 2025. 

What's next?

  • April: we’ll send you an email confirming your deferral.
  • September: you’ll receive a direct offer to your deferred course/s commencing in the Autumn session of the following year. Note: if you are excluded, you will not receive your deferred offer/s and will need to re-apply. 

FAQ

I’ve received an Autumn offer but now want to study in Spring 

You cannot defer for less than one year. If you want to study in Spring, please re-apply via the following methods:

  • For undergraduate courses, please re-apply through UAC (opens an external site). You may be able to use your existing application for an early Spring offer in March Round 1 (opens in an external site).
  • For postgraduate coursework courses, please re-apply via My Student Portal.  

Note: not all courses have a Spring session intake. 

I have another offer for a different course. Can I defer all my offers? 

Yes, you can defer all your offers if they are eligible for deferral. You will receive a direct offer to all your successfully deferred course/s in September.

I have special circumstances and need to defer for longer than a year

If you wish to defer for more than one year due to special circumstances (e.g. military service), please submit an AskUTS enquiry explaining the reason why you wish to do so and attach any relevant documentation to support your application.

How do I check if my offer was deferred? 

You can check your offer status in My Student Admin. You will also receive an email in April confirming your deferral. 

I want to study a different UTS course to the one I deferred

If you changed your mind and want to study a different UTS course to the one you deferred, you’ll need to re-apply through UAC (opens in an external site) for undergraduate courses, or apply direct to UTS for postgraduate coursework courses.   

Still have questions? Please call our UTS Student Centre on 1300 ASKUTS (275 887) or email via  Ask UTS.    
 

Student and related rules

5.5 Deferral of commencement
 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

University of Technology Sydney

City Campus

15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007

Get in touch with UTS

Follow us

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Facebook

A member of

  • Australian Technology Network
Use arrow keys to navigate within each column of links. Press Tab to move between columns.

Study

  • Find a course
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • How to apply
  • Scholarships and prizes
  • International students
  • Campus maps
  • Accommodation

Engage

  • Find an expert
  • Industry
  • News
  • Events
  • Experience UTS
  • Research
  • Stories
  • Alumni

About

  • Who we are
  • Faculties
  • Learning and teaching
  • Sustainability
  • Initiatives
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Campus and locations
  • Awards and rankings
  • UTS governance

Staff and students

  • Current students
  • Help and support
  • Library
  • Policies
  • StaffConnect
  • Working at UTS
  • UTS Handbook
  • Contact us
  • Copyright © 2025
  • ABN: 77 257 686 961
  • CRICOS provider number: 00099F
  • TEQSA provider number: PRV12060
  • TEQSA category: Australian University
  • Privacy
  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Accessibility