You’ll take a full credit load of 16 U.S. semester hours of credit, which translates to 48 units at QUT.
Special Considerations
QUT may request that you submit syllabi or an updated official transcript.
Choosing Your Courses
When selecting your courses from the QUT unit search, include at least 8-10 courses on your Academic Preferences Form.
Course Approval
- QUT will review your course form for approval.
- Your Program Manager will email your course approvals.
- This is included in your official QUT Offer Letter.
- QUT opens their online enrollment process approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure.
Special Nomenclature
Australian Term |
U.S. Equivalent |
Faculty |
School or College |
Course |
Degree |
Subject |
Course |
Course Outline |
Syllabus |
Semester 1 |
Spring Semester |
Semester 2 |
Fall Semester |
Australian Term | Faculty |
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U.S. Equivalent | School or College |
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Australian Term | Course |
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U.S. Equivalent | Degree |
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Australian Term | Subject |
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U.S. Equivalent | Course |
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Australian Term | Course Outline |
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U.S. Equivalent | Syllabus |
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Australian Term | Semester 1 |
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U.S. Equivalent | Spring Semester |
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Australian Term | Semester 2 |
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U.S. Equivalent | Fall Semester |
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Enrollment Process
You will be able to access the QUT online enrollment portal using your username and password located in your previously emailed QUT Offer Letter. You are only able to enroll in courses listed as approved in your QUT Offer Letter. Through this online portal you will be able to finalize your enrollments and timetable.
The academic preferences form students submit to Arcadia prior to departure does not guarantee approval or enrollment in those courses. There is a drop/add period at the beginning of each semester that allows students to make changes to course enrollments. If you make any changes it is your responsibility to inform your home institution.
Be sure to bring an updated copy of your official transcript, your passport and COE with you to orientation sessions.
Miscellaneous
Possible additional fees for courses that include laboratory work, field excursions or theater trips. Many fine art or production courses will include a supplemental fee.
For studio art, graphic art, art media production, drama, dancing or music courses, you will need to submit a portfolio or audition tape to support your application. Submit a portfolio or audition tape on slides or a CD. Submit between 8-12 examples of your work. Portfolio is non-returnable.
Grade Scale
The following information is vetted and provided by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) on the Electronic Database for Global Education (EDGE).
Grade |
Description |
Ranking |
U.S. Equivalent |
7 |
High Distinction |
85 - 100% |
A |
6 |
Distinction |
75 - 84% |
A |
5 |
Credit |
65 - 74% |
B |
4 |
Pass |
50 - 64% |
C |
3 |
Conceded* |
Pass (45 - 49%) |
D |
1-2 |
Failure |
0 - 44% |
F |
Grade | 7 |
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Description | High Distinction | Ranking | 85 - 100% | U.S. Equivalent | A |
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Grade | 6 |
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Description | Distinction | Ranking | 75 - 84% | U.S. Equivalent | A |
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Grade | 5 |
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Description | Credit | Ranking | 65 - 74% | U.S. Equivalent | B |
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Grade | 4 |
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Description | Pass | Ranking | 50 - 64% | U.S. Equivalent | C |
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Grade | 3 |
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Description | Conceded* | Ranking | Pass (45 - 49%) | U.S. Equivalent | D |
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Grade | 1-2 |
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Description | Failure | Ranking | 0 - 44% | U.S. Equivalent | F |
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Intellectual property copyright AACRAO EDGE.
* Note: The Conceded grade is not offered by all institutions. Where a host institution uses the Conceded, Conceded Pass or Pass Conceded grade, a D will be issued. Where the host institution does not use Conceded, Conceded Pass or Pass Conceded grade, an F will be issued.