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    Internal transfer

    Making the switch.

    .If you are a Griffith undergraduate student, you can apply for an internal transfer if you wish to study another Griffith undergraduate program. Before making the switch, we recommend you read important changes to fees to understand how your transfer to a new program may impact you financially.

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    Application opening/closing dates

    Trimester 1 2026: Applications closed

    Trimester 2 2026: Applications open 20 October 2025 and close 22 June 2026*

    Trimester 3 2026: Applications open 27 April 2026 and close 19 October 2026*

    Trimester 1 2027: Applications open 4 August 2026 and close 8 February 2027*

    *Please refer to key dates for application closing dates. Please note: some programs may have an earlier closing date see below for competitive programs. Refer to the program entry at Griffith degrees for more information. For other key dates, including open enrolment for your trimester, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

    Are you an eligible applicant?

    You can apply for an internal transfer if you are:

    • a current continuing undergraduate student or a commencing undergraduate student
    • an Open Universities Australia (OUA) student enrolled in a Griffith Commonwealth supported (CSP) program
    • on leave or returning from leave of absence
    • entitled to apply for readmission but wish to change your program
    • a deferred student.

    Application criteria

    When applying for an internal transfer, you will need to meet the following criteria:

    • admission requirements for the new program including prerequisites
    • special selection criteria where applicable
    • not currently excluded from a Griffith program.

    There must be places available in the new program and your application must be submitted by the application closing date (see key dates).

    Identical criteria is used whether applications are assessed at Griffith University, the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or the University Admissions Centre (UAC). Prerequisites and additional criteria must be satisfied.

    Information about the entry requirements, including prerequisites, for each program can be found at Griffith degrees.

    Some programs have eligibility requirements that may require you to provide additional supporting documentation.

    Transferring to a Griffith GO Program

    If you are considering applying for an internal transfer into one of the Griffith GO online on-demand programs, please be advised that these programs will be rolled out gradually, with courses being offered for the first time in phases. If you intend to apply for credit, please note that not all courses will be available at the time of your transfer. For more information, visit Griffith GO.

    You won't be eligible to apply via internal transfer if you are applying:

    • For some honours programs as there is a specific application and assessment process for honours programs. See honours for more information.
    • For a program where the application process is only offered through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)*. These programs include Bachelor of Acting, Bachelor of Advanced Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Architectural Design/Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Architectural Design/Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Policy and Leadership,  Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Bachelor of Communication/Master of Public Policy and Leadership, Bachelor of Dental Health Science, Bachelor of Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Graduate Entry, Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Midwifery, Diploma of Music, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Nursing – Advanced Standing, Bachelor of Nursing/Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing – Advanced Standing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations/Master of International Law, Master of Primary Teaching, and Master of Secondary Teaching. Bachelor of Nursing – Advanced Standing applications for the Gold Coast can be submitted via QTAC or the University Admissions Centre (UAC)*.

    *QTAC and UAC applications open in early August each year and some programs may have an earlier closing date. Check key dates for application closing dates or the program entry at Griffith degrees for more information.

    You can apply for an internal transfer if you are a current continuing undergraduate student.

    If you haven't started at Griffith yet and want to change your program, campus or defer your start date, you will need to submit a new application via the International Online Application System.

    For other options, visit taking a break from study.

    Application criteria

    When applying for an internal transfer, you will need to meet the following criteria:

    • admission requirements for the new program including prerequisites
    • special selection criteria where applicable
    • not be excluded from a Griffith program.

    There must also be places available in the new program and your application must be received by the application close date (see key dates for closing dates).

    Identical criteria is used whether applications are assessed at Griffith University, the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or the University Admissions Centre (UAC). Prerequisites and additional criteria must be satisfied.

    Information about the entry requirements, including prerequisites, for each program can be found at Griffith degrees.

    You won't be eligible to apply via internal transfer if you are applying:

    • For some honours programs as there is a specific application and assessment process for honours programs.
    • For a program where the application process is only offered through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)*. These programs include Bachelor of Acting, Bachelor of Advanced Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Architectural Design/Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Architectural Design/Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Policy and Leadership,  Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Bachelor of Communication/Master of Public Policy and Leadership, Bachelor of Dental Health Science, Bachelor of Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Graduate Entry, Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Midwifery, Diploma of Music, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Nursing – Advanced Standing, Bachelor of Nursing/Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing – Advanced Standing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations/Master of International Law, Master of Primary Teaching, and Master of Secondary Teaching. Bachelor of Nursing – Advanced Standing applications for the Gold Coast can be submitted via QTAC or the University Admissions Centre (UAC)*.

    *QTAC and UAC applications open in early August each year and some programs may have an earlier closing date. Check key dates for application closing dates or the program entry at Griffith degrees for more information.

    Important information

    Applications for the following programs may close early:

    • Bachelor of Animation
    • Bachelor of Dental Technology
    • Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
    • Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production
    • Bachelor of Nursing/Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing
    • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Paramedicine
    • Diploma of Nursing Science

    For these highly competitive programs, the majority of offers are released from December to January, in line with when QTAC offers are released.

    Students are encouraged to apply for an internal transfer by 7 December 2026 to be considered in line with when offers are released for these competitive programs. Applications after this date may be considered should places remain. Refer to how to apply information on the Degree Finder entry for closing dates and more detailed advice.

    Applications for the following Creative Arts programs may close early:

    • Bachelor of Animation
    • Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production

    Applications for all other programs remain open for Trimester 1, 2027 until 8 February 2027. Late applications may be considered. Please email application@griffith.edu.au.

    For other dates, please refer to Apply to Study Key Dates and the Academic Calendar.

    For more information on when to expect an offer for these programs, visit Track Your Application.

    Applications for Trimester 1, 2026 are now closed. Applications for Trimester 1, 2027 will open in early August 2026.

    For other dates, please refer to Apply to Study Key Dates and the Academic Calendar.

    For more information on when to expect an offer for these programs, visit track your application.

    Portfolio submission and ATAR/Rank pathways for all programs for Trimester 1, 2026 are now closed.

    Trimester 2, 2026 Portfolio submissions for Griffith Film School programs open from 2 February - 15 May 2026.

    Trimester 2, 2026 Portfolio submissions for Queensland College of Art and Design programs open from 1 April - 30 April 2026.

    Applications for Trimester 1, 2027 will open in early August 2026.

    Refer to the Queensland College of Art and Design Portfolio Admission or Griffith Film School Portfolio Admission webpages for information and key dates.

    See the program entries on the Degree Finder for more information on portfolio requirements and closing dates.

    For QCAD and GFS programs, portfolio offers will commence on 20 November 2026, in line with the release of QTAC portfolio offers.

    For more information on when to expect an offer for these programs, visit track your application.

    If you receive an offer for one of the following programs, you will be required to enrol into classes* within a short timeframe. This information will be included in your Starting@Griffith email and expressed in the number of days from the day of issue of your email. If you do not enrol* into at least one class for your program by 5pm on the response day your offer will lapse. Lapsed offers are not automatically reinstated and are subject to available places:

    • Bachelor of Dental Technology
    • Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
    • Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production
    • Bachelor of Nursing
    • Bachelor of Nursing/Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing
    • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Paramedicine.

    *Enrolling into classes means that you are advising when you are attending class/es. Enrolment must be submitted.  If you don't take up your offer and/or do not complete your first trimester of study in one of the above degrees, you may be required to reapply for admission in a future intake.

    For open enrolment dates for your trimester, please refer to Key dates—enrolment, timetabling and fees.

     The minimum selection rank from the Trimester 1 January offer round will be the selection rank required for internal transfer into Trimester 2 or 3 in the same calendar year (if the program is offered in multiple intakes).

    You will receive an email to your Griffith student email address with the outcome of your application. Many applications for internal transfer may not be able to be completed until all current trimester results are finalised. For more information about the status of your application and when offers will be made, visit track your application. 

    If you are undertaking tertiary studies to apply for a competitive program, you may need to complete a minimum of 80CP to maximise your rank. For study to contribute to your rank, the grade publication date for that study must fall prior to the application closing date. This means that Trimester 3 study will not be considered as part of an application for Trimester 1 the following year.

    For further information, visit Upgrading Via University Studies.

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    You can submit an online internal transfer application at any time, and it is to your advantage to submit your application as soon as you decide you would like to transfer into a new program. The Apply to study webpage lists the key dates for application closing dates. Please note that some programs may have an earlier closing date.

    You can refer to Degree Finder for more information.

    Please note that some programs have limited places, and Internal transfer applications will be processed on basis of the current selection rank and entry requirements.

    You can find more information on the Internal transfer webpage.

    Instructions

    If you are an undergraduate student seeking readmission to Griffith to a different program, you can do this via an internal transfer.

    Please note that you can submit an internal transfer form to apply for readmission into a new program if you have:

    • not yet graduated
    • not been excluded
    • no outstanding fees.

    Any supporting documents can be uploaded with your internal transfer application, and you will be assessed for admission to your new program.

    Please note that not all programs are available through internal transfer. You can find more information on the Internal transfer webpage. Internal transfers are covered under the Admission Procedure, which is part of the Admission Policy suite.

     

    Helpful links

    How to apply for readmission to the same program

    How to apply for readmission as an international student

    How to apply for readmission to honours

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