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- Welcome to UOW
- How do I accept an offer?
- How do I defer?
- Preparing for enrolments
- Getting to UOW
- Enrolment dates and times
- What do I need to bring to enrolments?
- What happens on enrolment day?
- University orientation program
- Frequently asked questions
- Contact us
Welcome to UOW
Welcome and congratulations on choosing to study at the University of Wollongong. We hope your time with us will be an enriching, satisfying experience that will help you achieve your career and personal goals.
Enrolment is very important as it signifies the starting point of your relationship with the University. On enrolment day you will receive advice about planning your course and other information to help you get started with your degree. The enrolment process is quite simple and there will be many UOW staff to help you on the day. Please read the information relating to your enrolment carefully as it will help you to be better prepared on the day.
How do I accept an offer?
Applicants who applied via UAC
If you received your offer through UAC you must accept your offer online at http://www.uac.edu.au/. To accept online please click on "For instructions on how to respond to your offer" from the UAC offer page and follow the prompts. You must accept your offer by 14Februaryy, 2012. If you intend to defer you do not have to accept your offer at this time (see ‘How to defer’).
Accepting an offer does not stop you from being considered in subsequent offer rounds (unless you received an offer for your first preference, in which case you would have to change your preferences to be considered for another course – go to Changing Course Preferences on the UAC site, for information about how to change your preferences).
You do not need to send in the acceptance slip attached to the bottom of your offer letter – we will collect this from you on enrolment day. Please ensure that you bring your “Offer of Admission” letter with you when you attend the University on enrolment day.
Applicants who applied directly to the University
To accept your offer please use the online acceptance form. Please ensure that you bring your offer letter with you on enrolment day.
How to defer
If you wish to defer your offer please do not enrol in your course at this time. You can defer most UOW courses for a maximum of one year and no deferment fees are charged. All applications for deferment must be received by 31 March. Deferments are normally granted for 12 months although you can request a six month deferment and commence your course in Spring session 2012. Please check our Coursefinder application to confirm the intake availability for your degree.
You may defer your offer online, using the on-line deferment application. Once you have lodged your request you will receive an automated reply confirming the receipt of your deferment application. Please note: if your course of study includes a TAFE component, you should also contact the relevant TAFE campus to advise them of your request to defer.
The University will send you a new offer letter, signifying that your deferment has been approved, and it will indicate your new commencement date. Your offer letter will be emailed to you as an attachment after 31 March therefore it is important that you check your email address regularly during this time. It is also important to save a copy of your emailed offer as you will be required to present this letter at the time of enrolment.
If you aren't able to defer your offer online, please forward your deferment request in writing to our UniAdvice office, enclosing a copy of your offer letter. Send your request to:
Deferment Request
UniAdvice
University of Wollongong
Wollongong NSW 2522
Preparing for enrolment day
There are a number of pages you may wish to visit prior to enrolment day. This information may help you to prepare for enrolment as they contain links to our subject descriptions, University handbook, timetable and course information.
- Subject Timetable
- Course Information
- Course Handbook (click on 'Subject Descriptions' and then ‘2012 Undergraduate’)
Enrolment Information Guide
Please read the Enrolment Information guide (pdf 1025kb) prior to your enrolment day as it contains information that will help you to be better prepared on the day. On enrolment day academic advisers will be available to help you determine your study program but you will find it useful if you read the enrolment guide and do some preliminary investigation before attending enrolment.
How to get to UOW
For details on how to get to the Southern Highlands Campus, please follow the directions found on our Location & Maps page.
Enrolment dates and times for autumn session 2012
Your enrolment will take place at the UOW Southern Highlands Campus,Moss Vale which is located in University of Wollongong building, Moss Vale campus of TAFE, Kirkham St Moss Vale. Enter via the second driveway and the University Building is on your right hand side.
Enrolment date: Wednesday 15 February, 10.00 aam
What do I need to bring on enrolment day?
You must bring your:
- Offer of Admission letter all students);
- Proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residence – You must bring proof of your Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residence with you on enrolment day. You should bring an original or certified copy of one of the following documents: passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate (a driver licence is not sufficient). If you are bringing your birth certificate and you are now married you should bring your marriage certificate with you as well. You will not be able to enrol if you do not provide the required documentation. Please note - domestic students are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent residency or humanitarian visa. All other students are considered overseas students.
- Tax File Number (TFN) (if you intend to apply for a HECS-HELP loan). If you are a Commonwealth supported student and intend to defer the payment of your Student Contributions you will have to provide your Tax File Number on enrolment day. Information about how to apply for a Tax File Number is available from the Australian Taxation Office website.
- If seeking credit and have not already had advanced standing awarded -academic transcripts (original and two copies) plus subject outlines and descriptions. If you are a Year 12 student you do not need to bring your HSC results or ATAR notice.
What happens on enrolment day?
Attendance
You must attend in person. Parents or other friends/relatives will not be permitted to enrol on your behalf. Your attendance on enrolment day will most likely take around two hours. You will receive advice about planning your course, timetable and other information to help you get started with your degree.
Restrictions on campus/subject enrolment
Your offer will be for a specific campus and you are expected to enrol into subjects offered at that campus. Restrictions may also apply to enrolment in subjects for degrees or faculties other than that for which you have received an offer. Talk to an academic adviser on enrolment day for further advice.
Choosing your subjects
Academic advisers will be available on enrolment day to assist you with your subject selection.
Subject Numbers
100, 200, 300 and 400 level subjects refer to first, second, third and fourth year subjects respectively. For example: ACCY111 refers to the subject “Accounting Fundamentals in Society” which is a first year subject.
You can undertake subjects at any level, in any particular year, providing you have met the prerequisites for that subject. For example, in your third year of study you may be taking 100-level and 200-level subjects as well as 300-level subjects. Normally, in your first year at University you would enrol in 100-level subjects
Managing your enrolment
As a student at the University of Wollongong you will complete your initial enrolment online in one of our computer labs. There will be enrolment helpers to assist you through the process .
After enrolling, you are responsible to ensure that you are correctly enrolled at all times. This involves making sure that you enrol in subjects at the appropriate times and withdraw before session census dates from any subjects you no longer wish to study, thus ensuring you do not incur fees for the subject. To allow you to manage your enrolment, you will have access via Student OnLine Services (SOLS). You will be given information about SOLS and how to self manage your enrolment on enrolment.
Conditional Offers - direct applicants only
You are advised to check your offer letter for information regarding any conditions that may need to be cleared prior to your enrolment. Please note that all conditions must be cleared to enable you to enrol and this should be organised before enrolment day. Contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 if you require assistance regarding this process.
Advanced Standing
If you wish to apply for credit for previous studies (and you have not already done so), you must bring an original copy, plus two photocopies, of your academic record to the enrolment centre (even if previously provided). The application form for advanced standing will be available on enrolment day. It may also be necessary to provide outlines of the subjects you have previously undertaken so bring a copy of the relevant handbook from the institution where you completed your studies with you as well (showing subject outlines and descriptions for the subjects you have previously completed).
University Orientation Program
You are strongly encouraged to take part in Orientation, as it will help you in your transition to tertiary study.
Orientation is THURSDAY 23RD FEBRUARY from 9.30am to approximately 3.30pm
Commonwealth Supported Students (CSS) and the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
A Commonwealth supported place is a place for which the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of the course. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a package of loans to help students pay their course fees and to help students undertake study overseas. For information on Commonwealth supported places and HELP go to www.uow.edu.au/student/finances.
On enrolment day you will be provided with a copy of the ‘Information for Commonwealth supported students 2010’ booklet which fully explains your eligibility and obligations as a Commonwealth supported student. Information is also available online at www.goingtouni.gov.au/
Am I eligible for Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy?
If you enrol as a full-time student you may be eligible for financial assistance from Centrelink. Information about Youth Allowance and Austudy, including payment rates, and the ability to lodge a claim online is available by visiting their web site at www.centrelink.gov.au
ABSTUDY provides financial assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who undertake approved full and part time study. For more information visit www.centrelink.gov.au
Session dates
Orientation- Autumn | 23 February 2012 |
Autumn session dates | 27 February – 21 June 2012 |
Spring Session dates | 23 July - 16 November 2012 |
For a full list of academic session dates and other key dates go to www.uow.edu.au/student/dates/index.html
Re-enrolment for 2013
All re-enrolments for 2013 must be completed via the web (the process is very similar to the one you will use on enrolment day). The re-enrolment system will be available from late November 2012 and the deadline to re-enrol will be late January 2013.
Frequently asked questions
Need more information or have a query about some aspect of your enrolment? If so, visit our enrolment FAQ page (Get Started @ UOW Frequently Asked Questions).
Contact us
If you require further information regarding your enrolment, or have any other queries, please contact Sonia Sense via email or call (+61) 02 4869 1888.
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