Updating your details

To update your formal or preferred name with Curtin University, follow the steps below:

1. Log into OASIS.
2. Click on My Studies tab, scroll down to locate the Student Details section on the right hand side.
3. Select Change Personal Details.
4. Complete the form and attach relevant supporting documents. 

The Change of Personal Details form can also be accessed on the Student administration forms webpage.

No supporting documentation is required when updating your preferred name.

If you are studying via Open Universities Australia (OUA), please contact Open Universities Australia directly to update your details.

For assistance please contact Curtin Connect.

For Curtin students:

You can update your contact details in eStudent via OASIS. The process is as follows:

1. Log into OASIS.
2. Click on the eStudent tile. 
3. In the My Details tab, click Contact Details on the left hand side. 
4. Click relevant change buttons on the screen to update your contact information.
5. Click Save at the bottom of the page. 

For Curtin OUA students:

Please contact Open Universities Australia directly for assistance with viewing or updating your personal details.

If you have recently graduated from an OUA awarded course (i.e. graduated with a title such as Bachelor of Education) and wish to amend your contact details for your graduation documents, please contact Curtin Connect.

If you need further assistance, please submit an online enquiry to Curtin Connect to manually update your details for you.

To change your gender details, you can submit an online request or contact the team at Curtin Connect.

Curtin systems allow for identification as M (male), F (female), or X (indeterminate/unspecified/intersex). No supporting documentation is required.

Please note that changing your details with the university does not automatically change your details with government agencies and could lead to delays in services with agencies whilst verifications take place. For example, Centrelink student support payments may be interrupted if name and gender records do not match at both the university and Centrelink. Please carefully consider any potential consequences of not changing your personal details with all government agencies you interact with.

For more information, download the Curtin Gender Affirmation guide [.pdf 33MB] and student processes for gender affirmation [.pdf 10MB]. For support, please contact a Curtin Ally or the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service.

To change your citizenship or visa status you will need to: 

1. Complete a Change of citizenship / visa status form.
2. Ensure you have a scanned original (colour) of your citizenship certificate or visa and the front page of your passport (photo page) at the ready to support your application. Please ensure that the documentation aligns with Curtin's documentation requirements.
3. Submit your completed form and supporting documentation to Curtin Connect via their online enquiry form.

It is important that your residency status is accurate as this affects your fee liability. Requests must be lodged before the census date to be effective for the study period.

If you are changing your residency status from international student to a domestic student you may need to complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) after your citizenship documents have been processed by Curtin Connect.

Curtin keeps a record of your cultural details. To check what information is recorded for you, go to eStudent > My Details > Cultural Details.

The information includes your main language and if you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

To request a change to the details we have on record, you can contact Curtin Connect.

If you are in receipt of a scholarship you will need to ensure your bank details are kept up to date.  

To update your details:

1. Log into OASIS.
2. Click on the My Studies tab.
3. Click on the Scholarships Recipient box.
4. Click on Profile then Profile Setting.
5. Click on Bank Information.
6. Update your details then click Save and Authorise.

If you require further assistance, contact our Scholarships Office.

To update your legal name with Curtin (this includes your first name, last name or other names) you will need to provide:

▪ one primary form of identification; and 
▪ one secondary form of identification.

When submitting your documents, ensure they meet Curtin’s documentation requirements.

Primary documents:

▪ Current driver licence issued by an Australian state or territory       
▪ Proof of age card or Photo Card issued by an Australian state or territory
▪ Foreign residency identity card
▪ Current driver licence issued by a foreign government's driving/traffic/motor vehicle licensing authority
▪ Australian passport

▪ Citizenship certificate

▪ Birth certificate (or extract)

• Registered deed poll.

Secondary documents:

▪ Medicare card
▪ Centrelink card
▪ Department of Veterans' Affairs card
▪ Foreign passport
▪ National health card
▪ Social security card
▪ Veterans' card
▪ National insurance card

• Change of name certificate

• Marriage certificate (Only accepted to support name change after getting married).

To update your preferred name you are not required to provide any documentation. To update, you can submit a request to Curtin Connect via our online form.

​​To change your date of birth you will need to provide one form of evidence from the list below:

▪ Official Birth Certificate (or Extract)
▪ Passport.