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Providing supporting documents

You may need to provide documentary evidence of your qualifications, change of name, or provide program-specific documents.

Your application will indicate if you need to provide documents. These can be provided by uploading them in your application.

Uploading documents

Before you start

• Once you’ve uploaded your documents, you can view them, but you can’t edit or delete them.
• If you want to replace an uploaded document, upload the new document and make sure it is clearly marked with your full name, application number, program code and document type. You can't remove the original.
• You can upload up to five documents for each qualification or program preference.
• All program-specific documents must include your full name, ANU application number and document type.
• Your documents can’t be uploaded by referees or other third parties.

Document specifications

• Supporting documents must be in PDF format. If your document isn’t a PDF file (eg photo, Word doc), you need to convert it. You can use the following document conversion service – simply attach the document file to an email addressed to conv2pdf@uac.edu.au. For each attached file you’ll receive an email back with a converted PDF file. There are also many document conversion packages available on the web.
• Each file must be smaller than 5 MB. If your document file size is bigger than 5 MB, you’ll need to reduce it to upload your document. You may be able to do this by lowering the resolution of the file and any images it contains.

All documents must be uploaded as PDFs through your application. If you send hardcopies, they will be scanned and then destroyed. PDF copies will be kept for 7 years and then also destroyed.

Academic transcripts

If we cannot obtain your results directly from an institution, you'll need to provide an official academic transcript. The transcript must show:

• the title of the course undertaken
• all subjects taken
• grades obtained (including failures)
• stage reached or qualification gained
• proof of course completion (where course is complete)
• a copy of the grading scale where available.

A collection of examination result slips is not acceptable. Apply for your transcript early – some institutions may need time to supply official transcripts.

If you have completed the course, the transcript you provide must state the award you gained. If the transcript does not state that you have successfully completed the course, you must provide additional information; for example, a verified copy of your Certificate or Diploma.

Change of name

If you have studied under a previous name, you must supply documentary evidence to prove your change of name, such as a marriage certificate, deed poll registration or other registration with the appropriate Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. The documentation must show your previous name/s and your current name/s. Without this documentation, your application may be delayed.