Frequently asked questions – Applications
Applications
Do I apply through UAC Undergraduate?
Read Who applies through UAC Undergraduate? for more information.
^topWhat are the admission requirements for university study?
To be offered a place in a course you must:
1. be eligible to be considered and
2. be selected in competition with other eligible applicants.
- To be eligible to be considered you must:
- meet the admission requirements of the institution offering the course/s. Each institution sets its own admission requirements so you are advised to read each institution's entry.
- meet the entrance requirements of the course/s. Some courses have course prerequisites or additional selection criteria prescribed by the institutions. Courses with additional selection criteria usually have early closing dates – check the course descriptions for further details.
- To be selected you must:
- compete against other eligible applicants. Being eligible to be considered for a course does not guarantee you a place in the course. For further information read The selection process.
How do I add study I did not include in my application?
You can tell us about additional study and qualifications using Online applicant services on UAC's website - select "Add/modify study/qualifications".
^topI am currently studying but did not include this in my application - what should I do?
You need to tell us about it - go to Online applicant services on UAC's website and select "Add/modify study/qualifications".
^topHow do the institutions select applicants for their courses?
^topHow can I transfer to another course and/or institution in 2009?
If you have partially completed a tertiary course and wish to transfer to another course at a different institution, you must apply through UAC. If you want to transfer to another course at the same institution, check with your institution to see if you need to apply though UAC. In either case you may be eligible for advanced standing - check with the institution/s offering the course/s for which you have applied.
Many students enrol in a course with a view to transferring into another course after completing a year of study. A typical example includes completing one year of a general degree (such as Arts) and then seeking to transfer to a more specialised program (such as Arts/Law)
Transfers such as these are possible but very competitive, usually requiring you to achieve excellent results in your first year of university.
Each institution has its own requirements for transfer and you should check with the relevant institution for more information before you enrol.
UAC ranks your qualifications on behalf of participating institutions but the institution you wish to transfer to decides how your qualifications will be used to transfer to their institution.
^topHow do I apply?
You apply to courses listed in the course search through Apply-By-Web. Read About applying for more information.
^topWhere can I get a copy of the UAC 2009 Guide?
The UAC Guide is released in August each year. NSW and ACT 2008 Year 12 students receive a copy of the UAC 2009 Guide through their school or college.
You can buy a copy of The UAC 2009 Guide from newsagents from August for $19.95 or call UAC on (02) 9752 0200 and buy a copy with your credit card. You can also download a publications order form, fill in your details and send with payment to UAC, Locked Bag 112, Silverwater NSW 2128.
The UAC 2009 Guide does not contain an application form as all applicants have to use Apply-By-Web.
^topHow many applications can I submit?
You can only submit one application to UAC.
^topDo I need to submit any documents with my application?
You may need to supply supplementary information in addition to submitting your Apply-By Web application. Apply-By-Web will tell you if you need to supply UAC with any documents. A document cover sheet will be printed with your Confirmation of application. Attach correctly verified copies of your documents to the cover sheet and send them to UAC.
Read Documentation for more information.
^topHow do I arrange to have copies of my documents verified?
Read Documentation for more information. Note that copies verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number will not be accepted.
^topI have to arrange English language translations of my documents. Who is authorised to translate them for me?
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If you have undertaken studies overseas in a language other than English,
you must supply verified copies of the following documents:
- the original language transcript of studies showing subjects and results
- the original language award certificate (if the qualification has been completed)
- an English translation of these documents
- a copy of the grading scale where available.
- The translation must be from one of the following organisations (translations
made by the issuing institution may not be acceptable):
- Community Relations
Commission for Multicultural New South Wales
Level 8, Stockland House, 175 Castlereagh St Sydney 2000
telephone: 1300 651 500 (Tollfree) website: www.crc.nsw.gov.au
- National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters (NAATI)
Telephone: (02) 9267 1357
website: www.naati.com.au
NAATI qualified freelance or private agency translators must be accredited as at least a professional 'translator' (formally known as Level 3). Translated documents must display the official NAATI stamp provided to qualified translators. For listings of NAATI accredited translators available throughout Australia and some overseas locations, check the Practitioners' Directory at www.naati.com.au.
- interstate office of either the Ethnic Affairs Commission or the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
- Australian diplomatic missions and Australian Educational Centres
- some major banks; you will need to check with specific banks.
Copies translated by any other sources, including overseas notaries, will not be accepted.
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If your overseas documents are in English you will need
to supply verified copies of the following documents:
- the English language transcript of studies showing subjects and results
- the English language award certificate (if the qualification has been completed)
- a copy of the grading scale where available.
Do I have to demonstrate English Language proficiency?
If you have undertaken your studies in an overseas country you may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. If you have to provide proof of English language proficiency and fail to do so, you will not be considered at all for the course/s to which you have applied.
^topIs employment experience considered by all institutions?
Some institutions will take employment experience into account for admissions purposes. Read 'Employment experience' under Alternative entry for more information.
^topHow do I find out what my UAC application number is?
Read UAC application number for more information.
^topWhat if I've forgotten my UAC PIN?
Read UAC PIN if you don't know what your UAC PIN is.
^topHow do I change my course preferences?
Use Online Applicant services to change your course preferences. You will need your UAC application number and UAC PIN.
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