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Changing course preferences FAQs

You can no longer change your preferences for the Early february round

After you have applied you can change your course preferences through Online applicant services. There is no UAC charge to change your preferences.

UAC does not accept changes of course preference in writing, by telephone or email.

  • What is the deadline for changing course preferences ?

    You must change your course preferences by midnight (Sydney local time) on these dates:

    • October Round – Tue 27 Oct
    • November Round – Tue 17 Nov 2009
    • December Round – Tue 8 Dec 2009
    • Early Round – Sun 3 Jan 2009
    • Main Round – Wed 6 Jan 2010
    • Early February Round – Wed 26 Jan 2010
    • Final Round – Thu 4 Feb 2010

  • Does the order of my course preferences matter?

    Yes, put the course preferences in the order you would most like them to be considered. Put the course you would most like to do first, then the course you would next prefer to do, and so on. This is because during the selection process, your course preferences are considered one at a time in the order in which you have them listed on your application.

    If you are not selected for your first course preference you will be considered equally with all other eligible applicants for your second course preference and so on.

  • Can someone change course preferences on my behalf?

    Yes, but you must provide UAC with written authority for someone to act on your behalf.

    If you didn't already do this when you applied, write to UAC and include your UAC application number, name and signature and the signature of the person you are authorising to act on your behalf.

    Address postal correspondence to:

    UAC
    Locked Bag 112
    Silverwater NSW 2128
    Australia

  • When are offers released?

    Read the offers FAQs for offer dates and information.

  • How do I accept my offer?

    Read the Offers FAQs.

  • Do I need to change my course preferences between offer rounds?

    No, not unless you have changed your mind about what you wish to study. If you receive an offer to your first course preference in one offer round you will not be considered for your lower course preferences in subsequent offer rounds unless you change your course preferences .

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If you apply after the on-time closing date of 30 September 2009 you will need to pay a late fee. Most offers are made in the Main Round on 20 January 2010.

Offer round Apply by midnight Provide all documents by Change preferences by Offers released online Offers published to media
October Mon 12 Oct 2009 Fri 23 Oct 2009 Tue 27 Oct 2009 Thu 29 Oct 2009 Thu 21 Jan 2010
November Mon 2 Nov 2009 Fri 13 Nov 2009 Tue 17 Nov 2009 Thu 19 Nov 2009 Thu 21 Jan 2010
December Mon 23 Nov 2009 Fri 4 Dec 2009 Tue 8 Dec 2009 Thu 10 Dec 2009 Thu 21 Jan 2010
Early January Fri 18 Dec 2009 Tue 29 Dec 2009 Sun 3 Jan 2010 Tue 5 Jan 2010 Thu 21 Jan 2010
Main Fri 11 Dec 2009 Fri 15 Jan 2010 Wed 6 Jan 2010 Wed 20 Jan 2010 Thu 21 Jan 2010
Early February Fri 22 Jan 2010 Mon 1 Feb 2010 Tue 26 Jan 2010 Wed 3 Feb 2010 Thu 4 Feb 2010
Final Thu 4 Feb 2010 Mon 8 Feb 2010 Thu 4 Feb 2010 Wed 10 Feb 2010 not published

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