Status and Details

Status and Details

Admissions Procedure

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 7th November 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 13th December 2024 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Academic Senate The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 7th November 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head Matt Granfield
Executive Director, Customer Experience
 This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author Peter Greening
Associate Director, Admissions and Conversions
 This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact Admissions Office
+61 2 69334334 		General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

November 2024 - Amendment to minimum age provisions for international applicants at clause 6, and clarification of minimum age requirements at clause 9, approved under delegation A11, resolution AS197/7.


September 2024 – Editorial change approved under delegation A13 – Title change “Executive Director, Student Experience” to “Executive Director, Customer Experience.”


April 2024 – Editorial change to terms used, approved under delegation A13. Clauses 14-16, 150a and 155e (glossary), references to ‘genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirements’ updated to ‘genuine student requirements’ in accordance with Direction No. 106 – Assessing the genuine entry and stay requirements for Student visa and Student Guardian visa applications. A copy of this document prior to the change has been captured in the University’s records management system.


January 2024 - Minor changes approved under delegation A11: - new clauses 5 and 150 relating to provisions to decline an application for admission - clarification of deferral process for international/overseas students - clause 32 - edits to selection rank and regional adjustment provisions - clause 111.


December 2023 – Terminology updated to reflect approved guidelines for respectful and inclusive language. Editorial amendments made in accordance with delegation A13.


November 2023 – Clause 82, the word ‘before’ inserted to correct the statement and clarify when course transfer applications must be received, omitted in error from versions 4-6. Editorial change approved under delegation A13. A copy of this document prior to the change has been captured in the University records management system


February 2023 - Amendments to clauses 9-16 to support changes to approval processes for international equivalencies and English language proficiency tests. Clause 47e – reference to additional information relating to suspension of intake. Clause 65 – amendment to requirements for students returning from exclusion. Approved under delegation A11 (authority to approve academic procedures). Clause 139 – editorial amendment for clarification of roles to be consulted, approved under delegation A13.


September 2022 - Editorial change to provide clarification and references. New clause 47 summarises various policy provisions that may result in cancellation of a student's enrolment but does not change the substantive meaning of the procedure. Approved in accordance with delegation A13 (editorial changes).


June 2022 – Changes approved in accordance with delegation A11 (authority to approve academic procedures). Changes include:


- Editorial changes to format/structure and change of terminology used (from residential school to intensive school)

- New clauses 45 and 46 regarding the withdrawal of offers made in error, 

- Change to clause 131 to enable heads of non-School units (centres, research institutes) to recommend HDR candidates

- Addition of sub-clause 131b to include a statement supporting HESF 4.2.2’


25/02/2022: Position name changed from Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Provost and DVCA ) to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (DVC (A))


December 2021 – This procedure has undergone a full review and is approved in accordance with delegation A11.