# Ask

**Source**: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/faq/6232/
**Parent**: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/faq/5533/responding-to-an-offer/

/ FAQ / Enrolment Lapse Date

# Ask - /faq/6232/

[Go back a step](javascript:history.back();)

Search

## **Enrolment Lapse Date**

### **What is the Enrolment Lapse Date?**

The Enrolment Lapse Date is the last date by which you must enrol in your course (degree). This includes enrolling in at least one subject, however it is recommended that you [enrol in subjects](https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your-course/subject-enrolment/enrolling-in-subjects) for your entire first calendar year of study. This date is outlined in your offer letter.

#### Can I extend my Enrolment Lapse Date?

If you require an extension to the Enrolment Lapse Date, please contact [Stop 1](http://students.unimelb.edu.au/stop1). Extensions are generally only available for one week, and are not possible for all courses.

If your Enrolment Lapse Date cannot be extended, and you have not completed your enrolment or applied for [deferral](http://students.unimelb.edu.au/get-started/defer) by this date, your place in the course will be .

## About this answer

Last updated: Jan. 12, 2026, 3:39 p.m.

## Hot topics

- [Responding to an Offer](/faq/5533/responding-to-an-offer/)
- [How to get your student card](/faq/6276/how-to-get-your-student-card/)

## Most popular FAQs

- [Accessing student email](/faq/5635/accessing-student-email/)
- [How can I check my fees and payments?](/faq/6004/how-can-i-check-my-fees-and-payments/)
- [Applying for an Extension](/faq/5667/applying-for-an-extension/)
- [Fee Account Statement](/faq/6007/fee-account-statement/)
- [Fees- Statement of Liability](/faq/6006/fees-statement-of-liability/)

---

## You might find some of these answers helpful

- [Responding to an Offer](/faq/5533)
- [Enrolment cancellation and reinstatement](/faq/5911)
- [Incomplete enrolment](/faq/1000)
- [Unable to enrol in subjects or change Study Plan](/faq/6038)