What is a full time study load? Updated 14/03/2023 04.12 PM For most programs, a standard full-time study load is 40 credit points per trimester. Some programs have a 'non-standard full-time study load', which means the number of credit points in a full-time study load will vary. If you are a domestic student, Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 will be compulsory with Trimester 3 optional unless your program enrolment requirements specify otherwise. Refer to the ‘My attendance during the program’ section on Programs and courses for details of your program enrolment requirements. To meet Centrelink requirements, you will be required to undertake minimum study loads. Please see How do trimesters work in with Centrelink payments? International students If you are an international student, compulsory trimesters will be determined based upon the commencement trimester and your program enrolment requirements. Refer to the ‘My attendance during the program’ section on Programs and courses for details of your program enrolment requirements. To meet Department of Home Affairs requirements, you will be required to undertake minimum study loads. Please see: I am an international student. Can I study less than 40 credit points per trimester?