• Section 1 - Purpose and Context
• Section 2 - Definitions 
• Section 3 - Policy Statement 
• Section 4 - Procedures 
• Admission Information 
• How to Apply 
• English Language Proficiency Requirements 
• Non-Award Admission 
• Admission to Higher Level Nested Awards 
• Re-admission for Former University Students
• Cross-Institutional Admission
• Admission of Domestic Students Under 18 Years  
• Admission of International Students Under 18 Years on a Student Visa 
• Accepting Offers 
• Withdrawal or Cancellation of Offers
• Deferring Offers 
• Monitoring 
• Section 5 - Guidelines 
• Associated Information 

Section 1 - Purpose and Context

(1) This procedure operationalises the University's admission processes in line with the Student Administration Policy.

Section 2 - Definitions 

(2) Refer to the Student Administration Policy and the Policy DDS for definitions.

Section 3 - Policy Statement 

(3) Refer to the Student Administration Policy.

Section 4 - Procedures 

Admission Information 

(4) The University publishes minimum entry requirements on its website, including information on its early offer and alternate pathway processes.

(5) Only applicants who have established their Indigenous Australian status will be eligible for admission to enabling programs, award programs designed for Indigenous Australians.

How to Apply 

(6) To be admitted to study at the University, an applicant must apply using the approved method by the advertised closing date. Application fees may apply.

English Language Proficiency Requirements 

(7) Where English is not an applicant's first language or where an applicant has completed studies in a language other than English, they must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination. The approved English Language examinations include the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the Pearsons Test of English (PTE).

(8) Applicants are required to provide evidence that their English Language examination results have been completed within two years of the proposed commencement of study.

(9) Alternate evidence of English Language proficiency may be accepted, as advertised on the University's website. For more information, International applicants should refer to the Western Sydney International web page. Domestic applicants should refer to the UAC website for more information.

Non-Award Admission 

(10) To be admitted to a non-award program, an applicant must apply as a non-award student and pay the fee for each subject.

(11) A person who passes a minimum of two subjects studied at the University under a non-award program may apply and be considered for an undergraduate award program in future terms.

(12) Completion of postgraduate subjects under a non-award program does not guarantee admission to a postgraduate award program. A person applying for a postgraduate award program must satisfy the approved admission requirements.

Admission to Higher Level Nested Awards 

(13) On completing a lower level nested award, a student may:

1. apply to transfer to the higher level award; or
2. graduate from the lower level award and re-apply for the higher level award.

(14) The University will recognise relevant successfully completed subjects in the higher award and include them on the student's academic transcript. Refer to the Student Administration Policy - Credit for Prior Learning Procedure for more information.

Re-admission for Former University Students

(15) Students who wish to re-enrol after they have ceased study in a program, and who have not taken formal leave of absence under the Student Administration Policy, must apply for re-admission.

(16) Re-admission to the same program of study or an equivalent program of study will be at the discretion of the University and subject to program availability at the time of the application.

(17) Students who have been Excluded because of unsatisfactory academic progress and wish to re-enrol, must apply for re-admission after the conclusion of their exclusion period. The current eligibility requirements will apply.

Cross-Institutional Admission

(18) Students enrolled in another institution may apply to undertake Western Sydney University subjects for Credit for Prior Learning (Credit) towards their award program. The application must be accompanied by documented approval from the other institution confirming the subjects will be accepted for Credit at the home institution, and must be lodged by the advertised closing date.

(19) Students will be subject to the same student contribution payment rules as at their home higher education provider, where evidence is provided.

Admission of Domestic Students Under 18 Years  

(20) The University will not admit a domestic student who will be under the age of 16 years when they commence their program, unless approved by the Registrar.

Admission of International Students Under 18 Years on a Student Visa 

(21) The University may admit an international student who will be under the age of 18 years when they commence their program and who intends to study on a student visa, where the student:

1. is at least 17 years of age;
2. meets other applicable admission requirements; and
3. will live in Australia until they turn 18 either:
   1. under an accommodation and welfare arrangement the University approves.
   2. with a suitable relative whom the parent or legal guardian nominates; or
   3. with their parent or legal guardian;

(22) Appropriate accommodation, support and welfare arrangements must be in place before admitting international students who will be under the age of 18 years when they commence their program. Where a student will not be cared for by a parent or suitable nominated relative, the University will accept responsibility for approving the welfare arrangements. Monitoring arrangements are set out in the Admissions Procedures - Admissions and Welfare (International Students Under 18 Years).

(23) Where the University is admitting an international student under the age of 18 through a provider transfer, the University will inform the student of their visa obligations to maintain their current welfare arrangements until either:

1. The transfer date;
2. Alternate welfare arrangements are approved; or
3. The student returns to their home country until new welfare arrangements are approved and take effect.

Accepting Offers 

(24) An applicant must accept their offer of admission within the specified timeframe or the offer will lapse.

(25) Successful applicants may request to study full-time or part-time. When deciding whether a student can study part-time, the factors the University will consider include:

1. maximum duration requirements;
2. program specific requirements;
3. scholarship requirements;
4. regulatory requirements.

(26) International applicants must pay the tuition fees and other compulsory fees identified on their letter of offer. Refer to the International Student Fees and Refunds Agreementfor more information.

Withdrawal or Cancellation of Offers

(27) The University reserves the right to withdraw or cancel an offer or enrolment where:

1. the offer was made on the basis of incomplete or inaccurate information the applicant or certifying authority supplied;
2. there are insufficient enrolments to make the relevant program viable;
3. an error has been made in assessing or processing the application;
4. the condition of the offer has not been satisfied by the specified date; or
5. there is non-compliance of legislative requirements.

Deferring Offers 

(28) Applicants in receipt of an offer may request to defer that program no later than the date published on the University's website or the date specified for the program, where applicable. For more information domestic applicants should refer to the How to defer your offer webpage. International applicants should refer to their offer of admission.

(29) The factors that will be considered, when assessing a request to defer an offer, include:

1. restrictions or conditions applying to any scholarship held by or offered to the applicant;
2. program specific criteria as specified in the program accreditation documentation; or for programs where deferment is not permitted;
3. legislative requirements; and
4. professional accreditation requirements.

Monitoring 

(30) Admission requirements are informed in-part by student progress and success data and the University monitors the effectiveness and appropriateness of these requirements.

Section 5 - Guidelines 

Associated Information