(1) This policy provides the framework for ensuring admission to study at the University is undertaken in a fair, transparent and consistent manner as articulated in the University's Strategic Goals and Objectives. (2) This policy applies to all candidates for admission except higher degree research candidates. (3) This policy should be read in conjunction with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 (Cth) and the University's Enrolment Policy, Student Fees Policy, Advanced Standing Policy, Articulation Pathways Policy, and Progression and Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Policy. (4) For the purpose of this policy, the following definitions apply: (5) Admission into the University is determined on the basis of academic merit and/or the capacity for university level study. Academic merit and capacity for study can be measured by formal qualifications and by means other than formally recognised educational attainment. (6) The University is committed to: (7) The University also offers a non-award UniTrack program for applicants to improve their competitiveness for selection at the University, undertake professional development, undertake single units only, and/or trial university studies. (8) The University is committed to increasing access and successful participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in higher education. This includes supporting and providing pathways for transitioning to higher education. (9) Entry requirements vary from course to course. A student will be admitted when the University is satisfied they can study the course with a reasonable prospect of success. The University establishes entry requirements for each course, having regard to the following principles: (10) The entry requirements for a course consist of a combination of the following: (11) Changes to entry requirements must not disadvantage any student with an existing, unconditional offer from the University. (12) An international applicant must meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) or Genuine Student (GS) criteria as specified by the Australian Government. (13) The University assesses all applications and makes one of the following selection decisions: (14) The University will not consider an applicant whose enrolment at this or another university has been suspended or terminated on the grounds of unsatisfactory academic performance until at least 12 months has elapsed from the date of suspension or termination. The Progression and Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Policy contains an exception covering Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery students. (15) In most cases, the University will allow students to defer their offer of study up to 12 months. The University may charge a fee for the lodgement of a deferment request. (16) Academic Senate, or the relevant national or state training authority, approves minimum entry requirements. (17) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Academic may in exceptional cases, on recommendation of the Dean of the School, approve an applicant to be admitted to a specific course without otherwise meeting the entry requirements. (18) The Vice-President, People and Advancement and Registrar or their nominee will make offers of places within courses in writing and in accordance with the University's rules, resolutions, policies and procedures. (19) The Vice-President, People and Advancement and Registrar may decline admission to a candidate if he or she considers the applicant has, during a previous enrolment, demonstrated they will be unable to successfully complete the course. (20) The Dean of the School will set entry scores, ranks and quotas for each course at each intake, in consultation with the University Executive. (21) The University publishes minimum entry requirements in the course accreditation documentation and on its website. (22) Only applicants who have established Indigenous status will be eligible for admission to identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples programs. (23) To be admitted to study at the University, an applicant must apply in the approved method by the advertised closing date. Application fees may apply. (24) 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 in one sitting. The approved English Language examinations include the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and for some courses, the Pearsons test for English (PTE). (25) Applicants may be required to provide evidence that their prior study in English or English Language examination results have been completed within two years of the proposed commencement of study. (26) Alternate evidence of English Language proficiency may be accepted, as advertised on the University's website for International applicants at www.westernsydney.edu.au/international or the UAC website for Domestic applicants at www.uac.edu.au. (27) To be admitted to the non-award UniTrack program, an applicant must apply as a non-award student and pay the fee for each unit. (28) A person who passes two or more units studied at the University under the Non-award - UniTrack program in a 12 month period will be eligible to apply for award study in future sessions. (29) On completing a lower level nested award, a student may: (30) The University will include the previously-completed units on the student's academic transcript as advanced standing. (31) Students who wish to re-enrol after they have ceased study in a course, and who have not taken formal leave of absence under the Enrolment Policy, must apply for readmission. (32) Readmission to the same course of study or an equivalent course of study will be at the discretion of the University and subject to course availability at the time of the application. (33) Students who have been excluded because of unsatisfactory academic progress must reapply for admission. (34) Students enrolled in another institution may apply to undertake University units for advanced standing towards their award course. The application must be accompanied by documented approval from the other institution stating the units will be accepted for advanced standing at the home institution, and must be lodged by the advertised closing date. (35) The same student contribution payment rules apply to the student as apply at the home higher education provider. (36) The University may admit an international student who will be under the age of 18 years when they commence their course and who intends to study on a student visa, where the student: (37) The procedures for ensuring appropriate accommodation, support and welfare arrangements are in place before admitting international students who will be under the age of 18 years when they commence their course and for monitoring those arrangements, are set out in the Admissions and Welfare (International Students Under 18 Years) Procedures. (38) An applicant must accept their admission offer within the specified timeframe or the offer will lapse. (39) 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: (40) 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 Agreement (41) The University reserves the right to withdraw or cancel an offer or enrolment where: (42) Applicants in receipt of an offer may request to defer by submitting a request in writing to Student Administration within the Student Experience Office no later than the date published on the University's website. (43) The factors that Student Administration within the Student Experience Office will consider, when making a decision about a request to defer an offer, include: (44) An applicant not selected for admission has the right of appeal against the decision on any one of the following grounds: (45) An applicant must lodge a written statement specifying the grounds on which an appeal is being made to the Director, Student Administration within ten working days of receiving notification that their application for admission has been unsuccessful. All supporting documents and other evidence must be attached to the statement. (46) If the written appeal statement meets the conditions specified in clause (44), the Director, Student Administration or nominee will consider the appeal and review the admission application in consultation with Admissions staff that processed the application for admission or made an application decision. (47) After considering the documents submitted by the applicant the Director, Student Administration will determine the appeal as follows: (48) The Director, Student Administration must notify the applicant of the outcome of the appeal within 20 working days of the University making a decision. (49) The decision of the Director, Student Administration is final, there is no further avenue of internal appeal available. (50) The University monitors the effectiveness and appropriateness of admission requirements. (51) English language proficiency (52) Audition and interview booking system (53) The Right of Appeal provisions used in clauses 44-48 of this policy are adapted from Section 15 of the University of Wollongong's Admissions Procedures, and are being reproduced and communicated with the kind permission of the University of Wollongong.Admissions Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
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Section 3 - Policy Statement
Entry requirements
Selection Decisions
Responsibilities
Section 4 - Procedures
Admission Information
How to Apply
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Non-Award and Unitrack Admission
Admission to Higher Level Nested Awards
Re-admission of Former University Students
Cross-Institutional Admission
Admission of International Students Under 18 Years on a Student Visa
Accepting Offers
Withdrawal or Cancellation of Offers
Deferring Offers
Right of Appeal
Monitoring
Section 5 - Guidelines
Associated information
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