Enrol in your units (subjects)

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Scheduling units

Navigate to the plan and enrol page via the plan and enrol button at the top of my study page. It is important to understand how your units are displayed. Units may appear as scheduled, unscheduled, or a mix of both. Units listed on the left-hand side column have not yet been scheduled into relevant terms. These will need to be scheduled before you can enrol. Units shown in the term columns have been prescheduled for you.

Check your course progression to confirm their line correctly. Scheduling units into the relevant term columns can be completed in a few ways. Before you start, ensure you have your course progression or personalised study plan, if provided by client services, ready to refer to.

Option one, schedule button.

Next to the relevant unit in the unscheduled column, click the schedule button. Choose the correct year, study period, location, and attendance mode. Once you've added the required details, click okay to save your changes. Your unit has now been scheduled. You will see the unit you have scheduled sitting in the relevant term column.

Option two, plan a study period.

Click the "Plan a Study Period" wizard located at the top of the Plan and Enrol screen. Enter the year and study period for each unit that is not yet scheduled. Click next. Units that are available in the term you have selected will be displayed. Tick the check box on the units you want to schedule for that term. Click finish.

Continue repeating these steps until you have no units left in the unscheduled column.

Option three: add and remove buttons.

At the bottom of each term column, click add to add units to that term. You can then select the unit you want to add from the unscheduled column. Once   selected, click Add to study plan. To remove 
units, click the remove button, then select the unit you want to remove, then select the yellow remove button. Adding and removing is restricted to the unscheduled column. This means you can only add units that are currently in the 'unscheduled' column, and any units you remove will be sent back to the 'unscheduled' column.

Once a unit is scheduled, you can move it to another term column using the move button. Click on move next to the unit you want to move. Choose the correct year, study period, location, and attendance mode. Click okay. You will 
see your unit move to the new term column.

Managing Your Study Plan and Enrolment

Ready to take control of your studies? This page guides you through key steps in managing your enrolment at Southern Cross University. Whether you're adding a major or specialisation, scheduling your units, choosing electives, or enrolling in units, we've got you covered. Each section includes a short video and a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process with confidence. 

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Enrolling in units.

Once your units are scheduled according to your course progression, you're ready to enroll. Click enrol on the relevant term column. Please take note of important unit information presented to you. Click confirm. It may take a moment to process.

Once it has been processed, the term column you enrolled in will turn green. You will also be presented with any warnings relevant to your units at the top of the page. This can include compulsory information like residentials or further information on timetabling.

How do I know what Units to Enrol In?

To work out which units you should enrol in for each teaching period, start by checking your Course Progression. This outlines the recommended sequence of units for your course and helps you stay on track for graduation.

Unit Levels

At Southern Cross University (SCU), unit codes are structured to reflect the level of learning, which aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Here’s how the unit codes typically match the level of study (SCU unit codes usually look like this: ABCD1001)

  • ABCD – Subject area or discipline (e.g., EDUC for Education, LAWS for Law)
  • 1st Digit – Level of study (Units coded with 1 should be completed prior to units coded with 2, and so on in sequential order.)
  • Remaining Digits – Used to uniquely identify the unit

Learning Levels by Unit Code

First Digit Level Description
1 Introductory (1st year UG) Foundation units for new undergrads; broad introduction to the subject.
2 Intermediate (2nd year UG) Foundation units for new undergrads; broad introduction to the subject.
3 Advanced (3rd year UG) Focused and specialised study, often includes research or project work.
4+ Postgraduate / Honours Designed for graduate diplomas, masters, or honours-level research and study.
6–9 Higher Postgraduate (e.g., PhD or research units) Advanced research or doctoral-level units.

Examples:

  • BUSN1004 → Business unit, first year undergraduate
  • ACCT3002 → Accounting unit, third year undergraduate
  • EDUC6005 → Education unit, postgraduate (master’s level)

This section shows you how to add a major or specialisation to your study plan. Follow the “Selecting a Major or Specialisation” video and step-by-step guide to update your course structure and ensure your selections align with your academic goals.

This guide shows you how to add elective and option units to your study plan. Follow the “Adding elective and option units” video and instructions to explore your choices and make sure they fit your course requirements.

Learn how to plan your study load by scheduling units into your teaching periods. This section includes a “Scheduling Units” video and step-by-step guide to help you organise your units across the academic year and avoid clashes or overload.

Ready to lock in your subjects for the term? This section walks you through the enrolment process in MyEnrolment, with a “Scheduling Units” video and guide to help you select units, confirm your choices, and stay on track with your course progression.

Maximum 2 units per term.

20–25 hours per unit, maximum total study time is 50 hours per week.