UAC application number and UAC Personal Identification Number (PIN)

Your UAC application number

Your UAC application number has nine digits as described below. Your Confirmation of application will include your UAC application number. Keep a copy handy as it is important to keep a record of your UAC application number. Remember that you will need your UAC application number to use Online applicant services.

If you are not sure of your UAC application number, call UAC on (02) 9752 0200.

2008 NSW HSC applicants
If your Board of Studies student number has eight digits, your UAC application number will have an extra 1 in front of it. If your student number has seven digits, your UAC application number has 10 in front of it.

For example:

Student number	UAC application number
16999999	116999999
1324567	101324567

2008 ACT Year 12 applicants
Your UAC application number is your ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies student number with 20 in front of it.

2008 Australian interstate Year 12/IB applicants
You will be issued with your UAC application number when you apply. This number will be a combination of specific digits with your student number.

Non-Year 12 applicants
Your UAC application number will be issued when you apply.

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What is your UAC Personal Identification Number (PIN)?

Your UAC Personal Identification Number (PIN) has four digits as described below. Remember to keep your UAC PIN in a secure place. Remember that you will need your UAC PIN to use Online applicant services.

2008 NSW HSC applicants
You are issued with a UAC PIN in August.

2008 ACT Year 12 applicants
You are issued with a UAC PIN in August.

2008 Australian interstate Year 12/IB applicants
Your UAC PIN is the first four digits of your date of birth - for example if your birthday is:
3 October, your UAC PIN is 0310
17 May, your UAC PIN is 1705
1 February, your UAC PIN is 0102

Non-Year 12 applicants
Your UAC PIN is the first four digits of your date of birth - for example if your birthday is:
3 October, your UAC PIN is 0310
17 May, your UAC PIN is 1705
1 February, your UAC PIN is 0102

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What do I do if my UAC PIN doesn't work?

Check that you are using the correct number. If you are a 2008 NSW HSC student check that you are using your UAC PIN and not your NSW Board of Studies PIN. If you are using your UAC PIN and are still experiencing difficulties, call UAC on (02) 9752 0200.

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What do I do if I have lost or forgotten my UAC PIN?

If you have applied through UAC and provided your email address, you can use Online applicant services to have your UAC PIN re-issued. Alternatively, you can have your UAC PIN re-issued by calling UAC on (02) 9752 0200. You will be asked some identification questions. If your details match our database you will be re-issued your UAC PIN over the telephone. If they do not match, you will be asked to write to UAC requesting your UAC PIN be re-issued, or you can come to UAC in person.

Send your written request to:
UAC Locked Bag
112 Silverwater NSW 2128

Include the following details:
• a copy of photo identification
• your Australian daytime telephone number
• your signature.

Be warned: Several working days are needed to re-issue your UAC PIN so send your written request well before you need to use your UAC PIN.

If you choose to come to UAC in person to have your UAC PIN re-issued you will need to provide photo identification.

In person: UAC Quad 2, 8 Parkview Drive Homebush Bay, Office hours: 8.30am-4.30pm (weekdays)

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Can I change my UAC PIN?

Yes. All applicants can change their UAC PIN using Online applicant services.

Note that your UAC PIN must be four numeric characters.

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