The census date is the point at which your enrollment is locked for financial aid purposes, and it typically coincides with the last date you can drop classes for a full tuition refund.

What is meant by census date?

The census date is the last date you will be able to finalise or withdraw from any units of study, finalise your residency status, suspend your studies or discontinue your course without it affecting your grades.

What is census date used for?

The census date is set for each subject or course by the institution offering the subject. This is the date on which the university or college finalises your enrolment, and the date you can drop or defer a course or subject without incurring any financial or academic penalties.