• Section 1 - Purpose and Context
• Section 2 - Definitions
• Section 3 - Policy Statement
• Change of Key Program
• Section 4 - Procedures
• Section 5 - Guidelines

Section 1 - Purpose and Context

(1) The University wishes to provide reasonable opportunity for high achieving students to reorient their study program after entry into the University, should they wish to do so. The University wishes to facilitate internal course transfer while maintaining the academic integrity of the admissions process.

Section 2 - Definitions

(2) Nil.

Section 3 - Policy Statement

(3) Students who wish to transfer to another course must reapply through UAC.

(4) Students who wish to change their key program should refer to clauses (5 - 13), Change of Key Program.

Change of Key Program

(5) Key Program is an approved sequence of core, specified units, totalling at least 160 credit points, that is the core requirement for a student to take out a particular degree. The title of the key program may, provided it has been approved to do so at the time Academic Senate (Senate) has approved the course, form part of the degree title and appear on the student's testamur.

(6) The University may consider applications for a change in a key program, within the same study discipline, if:

1. the normal academic requirements of the key program to which transfer is sought have been met;
2. any course prerequisites or additional selection criteria for a particular key program have been satisfied;
3. there is a place available in the particular key program and that the University has the resources to support a transfer; and
4. Applicants have successfully completed study equivalent to one full time session (i.e. 40 credit points) before applying.

(7) Applications, using the appropriate form available from Student Centres and on the website, must be made in writing to the University with a recommendation from the Associate Dean (Academic) (AD(A)), or nominee. Applications must be lodged by the published closing date. At the time of lodging the transfer application, a new Commonwealth Assistance Form (FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP) if applicable including details of the new course, must also be lodged.

(8) The University does not guarantee transfer under the clauses regarding Change of Key Program even though these conditions may be met. Where an application does not meet these conditions, a student may seek admission to the Key Program by submitting an application through UAC or other admissions process appropriate to the Key Program.

(9) Transfer applications lodged after the due date will not be considered for the upcoming Teaching Session. The University may charge a fee for the lodgement of the application. A fee for late applications may also apply.

(10) Overseas Students should apply through UWS International (UWSI).

(11) For postgraduate (Coursework) students the rules and procedures laid down in the Admissions Policy, regarding Postgraduate Coursework Admission, apply.

(12) Students will be notified in writing of the result of their application. Students should also be aware that owing to timetabling, unit pre requisites and unit scheduling constraints, it may not be possible to complete the requirements of the course in which they are transferring within the standard minimum time for completion. Students may be able to apply for Advanced Standing under the rules and procedures laid down in the Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, regarding Maximum Advanced Standing available.

Section 4 - Procedures

(13) Nil.

Section 5 - Guidelines

(14) Nil.