Transferring to a new course at UWS

Ever wanted to transfer to a new course?

• Applications to transfer to a new course for Spring Session 2012 open on 16 April 2012.
• Applications close 17 June 2012 for on-time applications
• Late applications close 1 July 2012. Late applications will be accepted with a late fee of $55.00. Pay through iPay after submitting your application
  

Not all courses offer a mid-year intake so fewer courses will be available to start in Spring session 2012 than at the start of 2012. Please see the Spring Session courses available for internal course transfer [23Kb PDF] (opens in a new window) list for all courses available.

Before you apply

Before you apply to transfer, you need to consider the following:

• You will not automatically receive credit for the units you have completed. This means you will need to apply for Advanced Standing. Before you apply, see the Head of Program of the course you are applying to transfer into to see how much credit you will receive in your new degree.
• Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is not transferred to your new course.

Consider your options carefully as you should only apply to transfer into one course

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How can I transfer?

How do I apply?

Log into My Student Records (MySR), click on the link ‘Apply for a course’. You will then be taken to the UWS Applicant Portal where you need to click on the 'Apply for Course Transfer' button and follow the five simple steps.

How do I pay the late fee?

Log in to iPay and select 'Late Fees' from the 'Student Administration' category. Click 'Submit', then select 'Course Transfer Late Fee'. Click 'Add to Order' then choose your method of payment. Once payment is complete, save a copy of your receipt and email it to enrolments@uws.edu.au from your student email account.

Who is eligible to apply?

You can apply if you are enrolled in a bachelor degree and you have completed at least one semester of study at UWS. There is no requirement to have passed units before applying to transfer.

You cannot apply to transfer if you are enrolled as:

• an International student
• a Postgraduate coursework student 
• an Honours student
• a UWSCollege student
• an UniTrack student
• a Non Award student
• a Cross Institutional student

Your academic progression can also affect your eligibility to apply. See 'Other important information' below to find out more.

International students should see the International Student Advisor on your campus for advice about applying to transfer or visit the International Office web site.

How will my application be assessed and how will I know if I have been successful?

Your application for transfer will be considered on the basis of your previous studies, as well as your current UWS results. Each of your qualifications will be ranked and the highest rank will be used to decide the outcome of your application.

Applications for Spring 2012 will be assessed against the entry cut-off for Autumn 2011.

Once your qualifications have been assessed, you will receive email notification on the outcome of your application.

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What do I need to do if I am successful?

If successful you will be transferred into your new course after the results of your current session of enrolment are released. Once transferred, you will receive a confirmation email which will invite you to enrol in units for your new course through MySR. If you had enrolled in units for a future session they will be transferred over, however you will need to change them if they are not applicable to your new course.

What if I change my mind?

The confirmation email will give you the option to stay in your existing course. If you decide to remain in your existing course you need to respond to this email. If we do not receive a response by the stated deadline, you will be transferred.

How do I get credit for my previous study?

To receive Advanced Standing for your previous study at UWS or another institution, you need to complete an Advanced Standing application available on the forms page. Your application will be assessed by the Head of Program for your new course.

The amount of Advanced Standing available to you may be limited by the structure of the course you are applying to transfer into. This is particularly important if you are applying to a course that is combined with a Law course or a course unrelated to your original course, for example transferring from Nursing to Business and Commerce. If you are transferring to a course you have previously been enrolled in there is no need apply for Advanced Standing.

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Which courses can I apply to? 

You can apply to most UWS courses through the internal course transfer process. Please see the Spring Session courses available for internal course transfer [23Kb PDF] (opens in a new window) list for all courses available in Spring Session 2012. Some courses are however excluded and some have additional criteria you will need to fulfill. The course numbers below will link you through to the admission criteria for each course and you should check these before submitting an application.

Not all courses are available for a mid year intake. Courses that have additional selection criteria or limited places are not available for mid-year admission.

Which courses have additional requirements?

Courses with specific prior study requirements:

• 2502 B Laws (Non graduate entry)
• 1670 B Education (Birth – 5 years)
• 1661 B Contemporary Art

Courses with additional selection criteria:

• 1659 B Music

Courses only available to Indigenous Australians:

• 1598 B Education (Primary) – AREP mode
• 1689 Bachelor of Community and Social Development

Is there a limit on available places?

The courses listed below have very limited places available each year and consequently have very strict closing dates. Offers to these courses are made to both internal and UAC applicants at the same time.

• 1500 B Psychology
• 3589 B Science (Forensic Science)
• 4660 B Health Science/M Traditional Chinese Medicine
• 4661 B Health Science/M Podiatric Medicine
• 4662 B Health Science/M Physiotherapy
• 4663 B Health Science/M Occupational Therapy

Which courses are excluded from the internal transfer process?

The following courses are excluded from the internal transfer process:

• 4641 Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
• 4671 Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery/Bachelor of Arts
• 2501 Bachelor of Laws (graduate entry)
• 4643 Bachelor of Nursing (graduate entry)

To apply for these courses you must go through UAC. Please check the UAC website for information about applying and closing dates for your application.

All undergraduate honours courses are also excluded from the internal transfer process. Information about applying for honours is available on the honours webpage.

Can I transfer into advanced courses?

You can apply to transfer into advanced courses, however if you are currently enrolled in a course and want to transfer to the advanced version of that course you should make your initial enquiries through your school office.

Please note that not all advanced courses are available for mid-year admission.

Schools have their own processes in place for the following courses:

• 1655 B Arts (Dean’s Scholars)
• 2741 B Business & Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)
• 3562 B Science (Advanced Science)
• 3666 B Engineering (Advanced)
• 4648 B Nursing (Advanced)

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Other important transfer information

How will my academic progression affect my transfer? 

You may not be able to transfer if you are currently on conditional enrolment. In circumstances where you are permitted to transfer, you may be placed on conditional enrolment in your new course.

If you have been suspended or excluded, you cannot apply to transfer to another course as you are not considered to be a current student.

If you are excluded from your current course after you receive an internal transfer offer, you will not be permitted to enrol in your new course until you have served the period of your exclusion. You will, however, be permitted to defer your new offer for the period of your exclusion and will not have to pay the deferment fee.

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