Enrolments and timetables - FAQ

Q: When are the trimester and holiday dates?

A: Trimester start and end dates, public holidays and other important dates can be found in the Academic Calendar.

Q: When do subject enrolments open/close?

A: Subject enrolment dates can be found in the Academic Calendar.

Q: How many subjects do I have to choose each trimester?

A: This will vary depending on the course you’re enrolled into, the number of subjects you have taken so far and the current trimester. For more information, please check the Study Loads for International Students, or contact the Student Experience Team.

Q: I want to change my subject/class selection, how can I do that?

A: Subject enrolment and timetable changes are only allowed up to the first week of trimester, unless otherwise specified. If you are within the approved timeframe, you will be able to easily change your enrolment and/or timetable on Kaplink.

To do so, log on to Kaplink and click on courses and subjects. Once there, click on complete enrolment. If, upon returning to the Subjects & Timetable page the selection has changed, you have successfully changed your selection.

If the preferred class/subject is full, we recommend students to monitor the Kaplink subject as a places may become available. Should you experience any issues, please contact the Student Experience Team.

Q: What do I do if all the classes are full, and I don't have a class to select?

A: We recommend students enrol as early as possible to avoid the classes they need to do being full. If you are unable to fulfil the study load requirements due to classes being full, please contact the Student Experience Team.

Q. Who does the one-third limit of online study apply to?

A. This limit applies to all international students who hold an Australian student visa. This limit applies to all student visa holders enrolled in higher education programs, regardless of which institution they are enrolled in.

Q: I have heard that in each trimester, I must enrol in at least one subject face-to-face. Is that right?

A. Yes, students need to enrol in at least one face-to-face subject each trimester.

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Q: If I only have one subject left in my final trimester, can I take this online?

A: Yes, students are allowed to complete their final subject online if it is only available online. This is the only exception to the rule of enrolling in one subject face-to-face. Please note, you cannot exceed the one-third limit in doing your last subject/s online.

Q: When calculating the number of subjects I can do online, it’s not a whole number. Do I round up or down?

A. The number is rounded down. This calculation is made once when you first start your course at KBS, taking in to account any RPL’s you may have. To make it easier, we’ve created a table below so you can see how many subjects you’re allowed to take online.

Q: Will all the subjects in my course be offered online?

A: This depends on the course. Most core subjects will only be offered face-to-face with a limited number of subjects offered online.

Q: What day and time will my classes be held?

A: Our timetable for all courses and subjects runs across the whole week, Monday to Friday. Although we endeavour to schedule classes at the most convenient time for students, your class options are likely to be spread across the whole week. The earlier you enrol in your subjects, the more choice you will have.

Q: How do I know what subjects will be offered online and what subjects will be offered face-to-face?

A: When enrolling in Kaplink, you will be able to see which subjects are delivered online and which subjects will be delivered face-to-face.

Q: When I've logged into Kaplink to select my subjects, there aren't enough face-to-face options to complete a full-time study load. What do I do?
 
A: Most of our classes are delivered on-campus, there are limited class options due to classroom capacities. That’s why it is very important that you use the Subject Offering to understand which subjects you need to complete in each trimester and enrol in those classes as early as possible. If you’re unsure of your Study Plan, book an appointment with a Student Experience Officer to create one. If you’re in a situation where there aren’t the face-to-face options available at your campus, you may have to study that subject elsewhere to finish your degree before your completion date. Our Student Experience Officers can help you with this.