General University information
For further information or advice, please feel free to call our Helpline on 1300 362 006.
This section includes information on the following:
Accommodation Service
Admissions Office
Applying for a course
Assessment
Attendance
Bus service
Campuses
Careers Centre
Casual Employment Service
Centre for Continuing Education (CCE)
Centre for English Teaching
Child Care Information Office
Client Services, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
The Co-op Bookshop
Counselling Service
Disability Services
Email
Employment opportunities for students
Enrolment
Environmental Policy
Examinations
Fees
Financial Assistance Office
Freedom of Information
Graduations Office
(Grievances) Appeals
HECS and Fees Office
HELP
Information and Communications Technology
International Office
International Student Support Unit (ISSU)
Koori Centre and Yooroang Garang
Learning Centre
Library
Mathematics Learning Centre
Multimedia and Educational Technologies in Arts (META) Resource Centre
Museums and Galleries
MyUni Student Portal
Orientation and O-Week
Part-time, full-time
Policy online
Printing Service (UPS)
Privacy
Research Office
Scholarships for undergraduates
Services for Students
Security Service
Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit
Student Centre
Student Identity Cards
Student Services
The Sydney Summer School
Sydney Student Development
Sydney Welcome Orientation and Transition Program
The University of Sydney Foundation Program
Timetabling Unit
University Health Service
Accommodation Service
The Accommodation Service helps students find off-campus accommodation. The service maintains extensive databases of share accommodation, rental properties, and full board accommodation. Currently enrolled students can access the database online through the MyUni student portal (http://myuni.usyd.edu.au), or the accommodation website via your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website: www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv.
Level 7, Education Building A35
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3312
Fax: +61 2 9351 8262
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/accom
Admissions Office
The Admissions Office, located in the Student Centre, is responsible for overseeing the distribution of offers to undergraduate applicants through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). They can advise prospective local undergraduate students on admission requirements. Postgraduate students should contact the appropriate faculty. If you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident but have qualifications from a non-Australian institution phone +61 2 9351 4118 for more information. For enquiries regarding special admissions (including mature-age entry) phone +61 2 9351 3615. Applicants without Australian citizenship or permanent residency should contact the International Office.
Student Centre
Ground Floor, Carslaw Building F07
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 4117 or +61 2 9351 4118
Fax: +61 2 9351 4869
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/studentcentre
Applying for a course
Domestic applicants for undergraduate courses and programs of study
For the purpose of admission and enrolment, 'domestic applicant' refers to citizens and permanent residents of Australia and citizens of New Zealand. If you are in this group and wish to apply for admission into an undergraduate course, you would generally apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). The deadline for application is the last working day in September in the year before enrolment. Go to the UAC website (www.uac.edu.au) for more information.
Note that some faculties, such as Pharmacy, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Sydney College of the Arts, have additional application procedures.
Domestic applicants for postgraduate courses and programs of study
For the purpose of admission and enrolment, 'domestic applicant' refers to citizens and permanent residents of Australia and citizens of New Zealand. Application is direct to the faculty which offers the course that you are interested in. Application forms for postgraduate coursework, postgraduate research and the master's qualifying or preliminary program and for non-award postgraduate study can be found at www.usyd.edu.au/studentcentre.
Please note that some faculties use their own specially tailored application forms for admission into their courses. Please contact the relevant faculty.
International applicants for all course types (undergraduate and postgraduate)
'International applicants' refers to all applicants other than Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and citizens of New Zealand. In the majority of cases international applicants apply for admission through the University's International Office (IO). All the information international applicants need, including application forms, is available from the IO website (www.usyd.edu.au/internationaloffice).
Assessment
For assessment matters refer to the relevant department or school.
Attendance
In cases of illness or misadventure you should complete an Application for Special Consideration form, accompanied by relevant documentation such as medical certificates, and submit it to your faculty office. The forms are available on the web at
www.usyd.edu.au/studentcentre/forms.shtml, and at faculty offices and the Student Centre.
Exemption from re-attendance
Although you may have attended certain lectures or practical classes before, exemption from re-attendance at these is granted only in exceptional circumstances. In any case, you are required to enrol in all units of study in which you propose taking examinations, whether or not you've been granted leave of absence – or exemption – from re-attendance at lectures and/or practical work.
To obtain exemption from re-attendance, you must apply at your faculty office.
Bus service
A free bus service operates to, from and around Camperdown and Darlington campuses each weekday that Fisher Library is open (except for public holidays). The service commences at 4.15pm and concludes at Fisher Library closing time.
Two buses operate along the route, which commences at Fisher Library and terminates at Redfern station. The buses cycle through the route at approximately 10 minute intervals, both during semester and in the breaks.
The bus timetable/route guide can be collected from Security Administration or Campus Infrastructure Services reception.
2nd floor, Services Building G12
Corner of Codrington and Abercrombie Streets
Darlington Campus
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 4753
Fax: +61 2 9351 5699
Website: www.security.usyd.edu.au
Campuses
The University has nine different teaching campuses spread throughout the Sydney area.
For information on each of the campuses, including maps, contact details and parking information, please see
www.usyd.edu.au/about/campus/pub/campus.shtml.
| Campus | Faculties |
|---|---|
| Camperdown and Darlington campuses | Faculty of Arts Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Faculty of Economics and Business Faculty of Education and Social Work Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Science Faculty of Veterinary Science The Sydney Summer School |
| Cumberland Campus | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| St James Campus | Faculty of Law |
| Mallett Street Campus | Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery The Centre for English Teaching The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre |
| Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus | The Sydney Conservatorium of Music |
| Sydney College of the Arts campus | Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) |
| Camden Campus | Faculty of Veterinary Science Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources |
| Surry Hills Campus | Faculty of Dentistry |
| Burren Street Campus | Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies |
Careers Centre
The Careers Centre will help you with careers preparation and graduate recruitment.
Careers Centre
Ground Floor, Mackie Building K01
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3481
Fax: +61 2 9351 5134
Email:
Website: www.careers.usyd.edu.au
Casual Employment Service
The Casual Employment Service helps students find casual and part-time work during their studies and during University vacations. The service maintains a database of casual employment vacancies. Currently enrolled students can access the database online through the MyUni student portal, or the casual employment website via your MyUni student portal, or the Services for Students website (www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv).
Level 7, Education Building A35
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 8714
Fax: +61 2 9351 8717
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/cas_emp
Centre for Continuing Education (CCE)
The Centre for Continuing Education offers a wide range of short courses for special interest, university preparation and professional development.
Centre for Continuing Education
160 Missenden Rd
Newtown NSW 2042
Postal address:
Locked Bag 2020
Glebe NSW 2037
Ph: +61 2 9036 4789
Fax: +61 2 9036 4799
Email:
Website: www.cce.usyd.edu.au
Subject areas include: history and culture, creative arts, social sciences, languages, IT, business and overseas study tours. Courses are open to everyone.
Centre for English Teaching (CET)
The Centre for English Teaching (CET) offers English language and academic study skills programs to students from overseas and Australian residents from non-English speaking backgrounds who need to develop their English language skills to meet academic entry requirements.
Camperdown Campus G01
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9036 7900
Fax: +61 2 9036 7910
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/cet
Child Care Information Office
Contact the Child Care Information Office for information about child care for students and staff of the University who are parents. For details of centres, vacation and occasional care see the child care website via your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website (www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv)
Child Care Information Office
Level 7, Education Building A35
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 5667
Fax: +61 2 9351 7055
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/childcare
Client Services, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Client Services are responsible for the delivery of many of the computing services provided to students. Students can contact Client Services by phoning the ICT Helpdesk on 9351 6000, through the IT Assist website (www.itassist.usyd.edu.au) or by visiting the staff at one of the University Access Labs.
The access labs on the Camperdown and Darlington campuses are located in:
- Fisher Library (Level 2)
- Carslaw Building (Room 201)
- Education Building (Room 232)
- Christopher Brennan Building (Room 232)
- Engineering Link Building (Room 222); and
- Pharmacy and Bank Building (Room 510).
Other labs are available at the Law, Westmead Hospital and Cumberland campuses.
The labs provide students free access to computers including office productivity and desktop publishing software.
Services are available on a fee for service basis which include Internet access, printing facilities and the opportunity to host their own non-commercial website.
Each student is supplied with an account, called a 'Unikey' account, which allows access to a number of services including:
- free email (www-mail.usyd.edu.au)
- access to the internet from home or residential colleges (www.itassist.usyd.edu.au/services.html)
- student facilities via the MyUni student portal
(http://myuni.usyd.edu.au), including exam results, enrolment variations and timetabling; and - free courses in basic computing (such as MS Office; basic html and excel) that are run by Access Lab staff in the week following orientation week. To register contact the Access Lab Supervisor on +61 2 9351 6870.
Client Services, Helpdesk
University Computer Centre, H08
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 6000
Fax: +61 2 9351 6004
Email:
Website: www.itassist.usyd.edu.au
The Co-op Bookshop
The Co-op Bookshop is a one-stop bookshop for:
- textbooks
- general books
- reference books
- DVDs
- flash drives; and
- software at academic prices.
Lifetime membership costs $20 and gives great discounts on purchases (conditions apply).
Sports and Aquatic Centre Building G09
Phone: +61 2 9351 3705
Fax: +61 2 9660 5256
Email:
Website: www.coop-bookshop.com.au
Counselling Service
The Counselling Service aims to help students fulfil their academic, individual and social goals through professional counselling. The Service provides short-term, problem-focused counselling to promote psychological wellbeing and to help students develop effective and realistic coping strategies. International students can access counselling assistance through the International Student Support Unit (ISSU).
Each semester the Counselling Service runs a program of workshops designed to assist students master essential study and life management skills. Workshops are available to all local and international students. For details of workshops, activities and online resources provided by the service, see the Counselling Service website via your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website (www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv). Phone to make an appointment. Daily walk-in appointments are also available between 11am and 3pm.
Camperdown and Darlington campuses
Level 7, Education Building A35
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 2228
Fax: +61 2 9351 7055
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/counsel
Cumberland Campus
Ground Floor, A Block, Cumberland Campus C42
University of Sydney
East Street
Lidcombe
NSW 2141 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 9638
Fax: +61 2 9351 9635
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/counsel
Disability Services
Disability Services is the principal point of contact for advice on assistance available for students with disabilities. Students with a disability need to register with Disability Services to receive support and assistance. Disability Services works closely with academic and administrative staff to ensure that students receive reasonable accommodations in their areas of study.
Assistance available includes the provision of note taking, interpreters and negotiation with academic staff regarding assessment and course requirement modifications where appropriate. For details on registering with the Service, including documentation required and online resources see the Disability Services website via your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website: www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv.
Camperdown and Darlington campuses
Level 7, Education Building A35
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 7040
Fax: +61 2 9351 3320
TTY: +61 2 9351 3412
Email: disserv@stuserv.usyd.edu.au
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/disability
Cumberland Campus
Ground Floor, A Block, Cumberland Campus C42
University of Sydney
East Street
Lidcombe
NSW 2141 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 9638
Fax: +61 2 9351 9635
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/disability
See Client Services, Information and Communications Technology
Employment opportunities for students
See Sydney Student Development
Enrolment
Domestic and international students entering first year via UAC
Details of enrolment procedures will be sent to you with your UAC offer of enrolment. Enrolment takes place during the last week of January.
Domestic and international students entering first year via a direct offer from the University
Details of the enrolment procedures will be sent to you with your university offer of enrolment. Enrolment takes place during the first two weeks of February.
All continuing domestic and international students
A pre-enrolment package is sent to all enrolled students in late September and contains instructions on the procedure for web-based pre-enrolment.
Environmental Policy
The University of Sydney's Environmental Policy promotes sustainable resource and product use and encourages the practice of environmental stewardship by staff and students. The policy is supported by the University wide Sustainable Campus Program.
Enquiries can be directed to the Manager, Environmental Strategies
Phone: +61 2 93512063
Email:
or go to www.usyd.edu.au/sustainable where you can find out what the University is doing and how you can get involved, make suggestions or receive the Sustainable Campus Newsletter.
Equity Support Services
Equity Support Services, located within Student Services, brings together a number of student support services that produce practical assistance and information to support students in meeting their academic and personal goals while at University. Services include the Accommodation Service, Casual Employment Service, Childcare Information Office, Disability Services and the Financial Assistance Office. For details of these services and online resources provided see their individual entry in this Handbook or go to the MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website
www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv.
Examinations
The Examinations and Exclusions Office looks after the majority of examination arrangements and student progression. Some faculties, such as the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, make all examination arrangements for the units of study that they offer.
Examinations and Exclusions Office
Student Centre
Level 1, Carslaw Building F07
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 4005 or +61 2 9351 4006
Fax: +61 2 9351 7330
Email:
Fees
The Fees Office provides information on how to pay fees, where to pay fees and if payments have been received. The office can also provide information on obtaining a refund for fee payments. Further details may be accessed online through our website at www.finance.usyd.edu.au/revenue_income/fees.shtml
Fees Office
Margaret Telfer Building K07
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 5222
Fax: +61 2 9351 4202
Email:
Office hours: 9am-4.30pm, Mon-Fri
Financial Assistance Office
The University of Sydney has a number of loan and bursary funds to assist students experiencing financial difficulties. Loan assistance is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in degree and diploma courses at the University.
The assistance is not intended to provide the principle means of support but to help enrolled students in financial need with expenses such as housing bonds and rent, phone and electricity bills, medical expenses, buying textbooks and course equipment.
Loans are interest free and are repayable usually within one year. Bursaries may be awarded depending on financial need and academic merit and are usually only available to local full-time undergraduate students. Advertised bursaries, including First Year Bursaries, are advertised through the MyUni student portal in January each year.
For details of types of assistance and online resources provided by the service see the Financial Assistance website via your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website
(www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv).
Level 7, Education Building A35
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 2416
Fax: +61 2 9351 7055
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/fin_assist
Freedom of Information
The University of Sydney falls within the jurisdiction of the NSW Freedom of Information Act, 1989. The act:
- requires information concerning documents held by the University to be made available to the public
- enables a member of the public to obtain access to documents held by the University; and
- enables a member of the public to ensure that records held by the University concerning his or her personal affairs are not incomplete, incorrect, out of date or misleading.
(Note that a 'member of the public' includes staff and students of the University.)
It is a requirement of the act that applications be processed and a determination made within a specified time period, generally 21 days. Determinations are made by the University's Registrar.
While application may be made to access University documents, some may not be released in accordance with particular exemptions provided by the act. There are review and appeal mechanisms which apply when access has been refused.
The University is required to report to the public on its freedom of information (FOI) activities on a regular basis and to produce two documents: a Statement of Affairs (annually) and a Summary of Affairs (every six months). The Statement of Affairs contains information about the University, its structure, function and the kinds of documents held. The Summary of Affairs identifies the University's policy documents and provides information on how to make an application for access to University documents.
Further information and copies of the current Statement and Summary may be found at www.usyd.edu.au/arms/foi
The University is required to report to the public on its freedom of information (FOI) activities on a regular basis and to produce two documents: a Statement of Affairs (annually) and a Summary of Affairs (every six months). The Statement of Affairs contains information about the University, its structure, function and the kinds of documents held. The Summary of Affairs identifies the University's policy documents and provides information on how to make an application for access to University documents.
Further information and copies of the current Statement and Summary may be found at www.usyd.edu.au/arms/foi
Graduations Office
The Graduations Office is responsible for organising graduation ceremonies and informing students of their graduation arrangements.
Student Centre
Carslaw Building F07
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3199, +61 2 9351 4009
Protocol: +61 2 9351 4612
Fax: +61 2 9351 5072
(Grievances) Appeals
You may consider that a decision affecting your candidature for a degree or other activities at the University has not taken into account all relevant matters.
In some cases the by-laws or resolutions of the Senate (see the University Calendar: www.usyd.edu.au/calendar) provide for a right of appeal against particular decisions. For example, there is provision for appeal against academic decisions, disciplinary decisions and exclusion after failure.
A document outlining the current procedures for appeals against academic decisions is available at the Student Centre, at the SRC, and on the University's policy online website:
www.usyd.edu.au/policy (click on 'Study at the University', then click on 'Appeals' – see the Academic Board and Senate resolutions).
For assistance or advice regarding an appeal contact:
Undergraduates
Students' Representative Council
Level 1, Wentworth Building G01
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9660 5222
Postgraduates
Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA)
Corner of Raglan and Abercrombie Streets
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3115
HECS and Fees Office
Student Centre
Ground Floor, Carslaw Building F07
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 5659
Fax: +61 2 9036 6111
HELP
See HECS and Fees Office
Information and Communications Technology
See Client Services, Information and Communications Technology
International Office
The International Office provides advice and assistance with application, admission and enrolment procedures for international students. The International Office also includes units responsible for international marketing, government and student relations, international scholarships, including AusAID scholarships and administrative support for international financial aid programs, and compliance with government regulations related to international students.
The Study Abroad and Exchange unit assists both domestic and international students who wish to enrol for study abroad or exchange programs.
International Office
Services Building G12
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 4079
Fax: +61 2 9351 4013
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/internationaloffice
Study Abroad
Phone: +61 2 9351 3699
Fax: +61 2 9351 2795
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/studyabroad
Student Exchange
Phone: +61 2 9351 3699
Fax: +61 2 9351 2795
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/studentexchange
International Student Support Unit (ISSU)
The International Student Support Unit assists international students through the provision of orientation, counselling and welfare services to both students and their families. ISSU aims to help international students cope successfully with the challenges of living and studying in a unfamiliar culture, to achieve success in their studies and to make the experience of being an international student rewarding and enjoyable.
For details of orientation activities, counselling and welfare services provided to both students and their families and online resources, see the MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv. International students also have access to all University student support services.
Camperdown and Darlington campuses
Ground Floor, Services Building G12
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 4749
Fax: +61 2 9351 6818
Email: info@issu.usyd.edu.au
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/issu
Cumberland Campus
Ground Floor, A Block, Cumberland Campus C42
University of Sydney
East Street, Lidcombe
NSW 2141 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 9638
Fax: +61 2 9351 9635
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/issu
Koori Centre and Yooroang Garang
The Koori Centre and Yooroang Garang support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in all aspects of tertiary education at the University of Sydney. The Cadigal Special Entry Program assists Indigenous Australians to enter undergraduate study across all areas of the University.
As well as delivering block-mode courses for Indigenous Australian students, the Koori Centre teaches Indigenous Australian Studies in various faculties across mainstream courses. The Centre also provides tutorial assistance, and student facilities such as: computer lab, Indigenous research library and study rooms for Indigenous Australian students at the University.
In particular, the Koori Centre aims to increase the successful participation of Indigenous Australians in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, develop the teaching of Aboriginal Studies, conduct research in the field of Aboriginal education, and establish working ties with schools and communities.
The Koori Centre works in close collaboration with Yooroang Garang, School of Indigenous Health Studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University's Cumberland Campus. Yooroang Garang provides advice, assistance and academic support for Indigenous students in the faculty, as well as preparatory undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Koori Centre
Ground Floor, Old Teachers College A22
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 2046 (general enquiries)
Toll Free: 1800 622 742
Community Liaison Officer: +61 2 9351 7003
Fax: +61 2 9351 6923
Email:
Website: www.koori.usyd.edu.au
Yooroang Garang
T Block, Level 4, Cumberland Campus C42
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 9393
Toll Free: 1800 000 418
Fax: +61 2 9351 9400
Email:
Website: www.yg.fhs.usyd.edu.au
Learning Centre
The Learning Centre helps students develop the generic learning and communication skills that are necessary for university study and beyond. The centre is committed to helping students achieve their academic potential throughout their undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Operating across the Camperdown and Cumberland campuses, the Centre's program includes a wide range of workshops
on study skills, academic reading and writing, oral communication skills and postgraduate writing and research skills. Other services include an individual learning program, a faculty-based program and access to online and print-based learning resources. For details of programs, activities and online resources provided by the Centre see the website via your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website: (www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv).
Camperdown and Darlington campuses
Level 7, Education Building A35
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3853
Fax: +61 2 9351 4865
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/lc
Cumberland Campus
Ground floor, A Block, Cumberland Campus C42
University of Sydney
East Street
Lidcombe
NSW 2141 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 9638
Fax: +61 2 9351 9635
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/lc
Library
The University of Sydney Library is a network of 17 libraries located on nine campuses. The Library website
(www.library.usyd.edu.au) provides access to services and resources, anywhere at anytime. The locations, opening hours and subject specialities of the libraries are listed on the website.
Over five million items are available via the Library catalogue, including more than 68,000 electronic journals and 281,000 electronic books. Past exam papers are also available online. Enrolled students are entitled to borrow from any of the University Libraries. More information is available at www.library.usyd.edu.au/borrowing.
Reading list items are available via the reserve service. Increasingly, reading list material is becoming available in electronic form. For details see the reserve service website:
http://opac.library.usyd.edu.au/screens/reserve.html.
Library staff are always available to support students in their studies. 'Ask a Librarian' in person, by email, or by using an online chat service (www.library.usyd.edu.au/contacts/index.html).
A specialist librarian is available for all discipline areas and will provide training in finding high quality information. Courses cover a range of skills including research methodology, database searching, effective use of the Internet and the use of reference management software. See the subject contact page:
www.library.usyd.edu.au/contacts/subjectcontacts.html.
Library facilities include individual and group study spaces, computers, printers, multimedia equipment, photocopiers and adaptive technologies. Check the 'Libraries' link on the home page (www.library.usyd.edu.au) to find out about services and facilities in specific libraries.
The Client Service Charter describes the Library's commitment to supporting students' learning, including those with special needs.
See the Client Service Charter online:
www.library.usyd.edu.au/about/policies/clientcharter.html.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
University of Sydney Library F03
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 2993 (general enquiries)
Fax: +61 2 9351 2890 (administration)
+61 2 9351 7278 (renewals)
Email: (loan enquiries),
(document delivery enquiries)
Website: www.library.usyd.edu.au
Mathematics Learning Centre
The Mathematics Learning Centre assists undergraduate students to develop the mathematical knowledge, skills and confidence that are needed for studying first level mathematics or statistics units at university. The Centre runs bridging courses in mathematics at the beginning of the academic year (fees apply). The centre also provides ongoing support to eligible students during the year through individual assistance and small group tutorials. For details of activities and online resources provided by the centre see the website via your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website:
www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv.
Level 4, Carslaw Building F07
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 4061
Fax: +61 2 9351 5797
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/mlc
Multimedia and Educational Technologies in Arts (META) Resource Centre (Languages and E-Learning)
The centre provides access to recorded lectures, classwork and interactive self-paced learning materials for students of languages other than English (LOTE) and English as a second language (ESL).
The self study room provides interactive computer assisted learning and access to live multilingual satellite television broadcasts. Computer access labs provide Internet, email and word processing access. The centre also provides teaching rooms with state-of-the-art multimedia equipment, language laboratories and video conferencing facilities for Faculty of Arts courses.
Level 2, Brennan Building (opposite Manning House)
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: Library enquiries +61 2 9351 2683
For all other enquiries +61 2 9351 6781
Fax: +61 2 9351 3626
Email: For Library enquiries
For all other enquiries
Website: www.arts.usyd.edu.au/centres/meta
Museums and galleries
The University of Sydney has one of the largest and finest university collections of antiquities, art, ethnography and natural history in Australia. While these collections are used for teaching, they also provide an opportunity for the University to contribute to the cultural life of the country.
University Art Collection and University Art Gallery
Founded in the 1860s, the University of Sydney Art Collection now holds more than 2500 paintings, sculptures and works on paper by Australian, Asian and European artists. The University Art Gallery showcases changing exhibitions of works from the collection as well as high quality exhibitions of both contemporary and historical works.
War Memorial Arch
Quadrangle
Phone: +61 2 9351 6883
Fax: +61 2 9351 7785
Gallery: +61 2 9351 6883
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/museums
Macleay Museum
The Macleay Museum had its origins in the collection of insects begun by Alexander Macleay in the late eighteenth century. It has developed into an extraordinary collection of natural history specimens, ethnographic artifacts, scientific instruments and historic photographs. A regular changing schedule of exhibitions highlights various aspects of the collection.
Macleay Building A12
Gosper Lane (off Science Road)
Phone: +61 2 9036 5253
Fax: +61 2 9351 5646
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/museums
Nicholson Museum
The Nicholson Museum contains the largest and most prestigious collection of antiquities in Australia. It is also the country's oldest university museum, and features works of ancient art and objects of daily life from Greece, Italy, Egypt, Cyprus the Near and Middle East, as well as Northern Europe. A regular changing schedule of exhibitions highlights various parts of the collection.
Quadrangle (southern end)
Phone: +61 2 9351 2812
Fax: +61 2 9351 7305
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/museums
The Tin Sheds Gallery
The Tin Sheds Gallery is part of the Art Workshop complex within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. The gallery hosts exhibitions across a wide variety of contemporary visual arts practices from individuals and groups, as well as community projects and curated exhibitions.
Tin Sheds Gallery and Art Workshops
Faculty of Architecture
Wilkinson Building
148 City Road
Phone: +61 2 9351 3115
Fax: +61 2 9351 4184
Email:
Website: www.arch.usyd.edu.au/art_workshop
MyUni Student Portal
The MyUni student portal (http://myuni.usyd.edu.au) is the starting point and 'one-stop' environment for students to access all their web-based University information and services.
MyUni automatically tailors what a student sees based on their login and offers students the option of further personalising content. Most importantly, MyUni allows students to complete tasks online that would previously have required attendance in person. The following are examples of MyUni services and information:
- support services for students in health, counselling, child care, accommodation, employment and wellbeing
- student administration systems for obtaining exam results, enrolment and variations, timetabling, email services and links to courses and units of study information
- links to the University's e-learning systems
- library services
- important messages and student alerts
- information technology and support services
- information for local, indigenous and international students; and
- campus maps, with descriptions of cultural, sporting and campus facilities.
Website: http://myuni.usyd.edu.au
Orientation and O-Week
Orientation
Transition to University involves both opportunities and challenges. A successful transition is important in developing a sense of belonging and better academic adjustment and success. The University seeks to facilitate students’ successful transition through a wide range of programs and activities. Orientation activities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students are scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Transition support continues throughout the Academic Year within faculties while student support services are available to assist students for the duration of their study.
For more information, visit www.usyd.edu.au/orientation
Undergraduate students
Sydney Welcome Orientation and Transition (SWOT) Program
In the week prior to Semester One, the SWOT program offers all commencing undergraduate students an opportunity to learn more about the University of Sydney. During this week you can get to know the University, develop key skills for success, discover other key resources for getting the most out of university life and develop a sense of belonging. All students are welcome to attend activities which are based at the Camperdown and Darlington campuses. Faculties based on other campuses also provide orientation activities and programs.
SWOT 2008: 27–29 February 2008. Details of SWOT activities and online resources are available at www.swot.usyd.edu.au
Postgraduate students
The University of Sydney Postgraduate Induction Program is a specialised program for postgraduate students organised by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
For more information, visit www.dogs.usyd.edu.au
USU O-Week
O-Week is the orientation event at the beginning of Semester One. Organised by the University of Sydney Union and other student organisations, it runs in parallel with the SWOT program. O-Week provides an opportunity to find out about and participate in the many clubs and societies available at the University and the services and activities of the student organisations.
It's packed with fun activities and events along with information to help you become acquainted with the University and, importantly, to help you grab hold of all of the opportunities this campus has in store for you. Rock, jazz, orchestral and choral concerts, plays, demonstrations, symposia on current affairs, reviews, competitions, sports, bus tours, games, special-interest meetings, guest speakers, debates, films, food and freebies are all organised for commencing students' participation and enjoyment. You need to know what's on and what's available in order to make the most out of your time here.
O-Week 2008: 27–29 February 2008. Programs will be available at www.usuonline.com
Part-time, full-time attendance
Undergraduate students
Undergraduate students are usually considered full-time if they have a student load of at least 0.375 each semester. Anything under this amount is considered a part-time study load.
Note that some faculties have minimum study load requirements for satisfactory progress.
Postgraduate students (coursework)
For postgraduate coursework students part-time or full-time status is determined by credit-point load. Enrolment in units of study which total at least 18 credit points in a semester is classed as full-time. Anything under this amount is a part-time study load.
Please note that classes for some coursework programs are held in the evenings (usually 6–9pm).
Postgraduate students (research)
Full-time candidates for research degrees do not keep to the normal semester schedule, instead they work continuously throughout the year with a period of four weeks recreation leave. There is no strict definition of what constitutes full-time candidature but if you have employment or other commitments that would prevent you from devoting at least the equivalent of a 35-hour working week to your candidature (including attendance at the University for lectures, seminars, practical work and consultation with your supervisor) you should enrol as a part-time candidate. If in doubt you should consult your faculty or supervisor.
International students
Student visa regulations require international students to undertake full-time study. International students on visas other than student visas may be permitted to study part-time.
Policy online
In addition to the resolutions covering specific courses there are a number of University policies that apply to students. These include:
- the code of conduct for students
- Academic Honesty in coursework
- Student Plagiarism: Coursework assessment and examination of coursework
- Identifying and Supporting Students at Risk
All of these policies can be accessed from the University's Policy website online (www.usyd.edu.au/policy).
Printing Service (UPS)
The University Printing Service provides printing and binding services including: high volume printing and copying, short run (low volume), four-colour process printing, finished artwork and design, including website design, document scanning, file conversion, and CD burning.
Typical UPS products range from stationery, books, brochures, handbooks, graduation certificates and examination papers through to invitations, flyers and banners.
UPS also offers a variety of finishing options plus collating, addressing and filling of envelopes, mail merge options and print-broking services.
Room 314, top floor, Services Building G12, Codrington Street
Phone: +61 2 9351 2004
Fax: +61 2 9351 7757
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/ups/
Privacy
The University is subject to the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Central to both acts are the sets of information protection principles (IPPs) and health privacy principles which regulate the collection, management, use and disclosure of personal and health information. In compliance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act the University developed a Privacy Management Plan which includes the University Privacy Policy. The Privacy Management Plan sets out the IPPs and how they apply to functions and activities carried out by the University. Both the plan and the University Privacy Policy were endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor on 28 June 2000.
Further information and a copy of the plan may be found at www.usyd.edu.au/arms/privacy.
Any questions regarding the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act, the Health Records and Information Privacy Act or the Privacy Management Plan should be directed to:
Tim Robinson: +61 2 9351 4263, or
Anne Picot: +61 2 9351 7262
Email:
Research Office
The Research Office administers the major government funded research awards. Details of these awards and many others may be obtained from the Research Office website at: www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training. The closing date for Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) and University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) is October every year; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Research Scholarships usually close in mid-July. It is wise to confirm in advance the exact closing date.
Quadrangle A14
Phone: +61 2 9351 3250
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training
Scholarships for undergraduates
Scholarships and Prizes Office
Room 140, Ground floor, Mackie Building KO1
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 2717
Fax: +61 2 9036 7879
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/scholarships
Security service
Security staff patrol the University's Camperdown and Darlington campuses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are easily identified by their blue uniforms and distinguishing badges.
Security Escort Service
The University's Security Escort Service may be booked by telephoning +61 2 9351 3487. This service provides transportation around the Camperdown and Darlington campuses as well as to the nearest transport point at its edge (it generally operates after the Security Bus has ceased). The service is for security situations and not designed for convenience use. Requests for this service will be prioritised against other security demands.
Emergency contact
Phone: +61 2 9351 3333
Enquiries
Phone: +61 2 9351 3487 or 1800 063 487
Fax: +61 2 9351 4555
Email:
Website: www.security.usyd.edu.au
Traffic
Phone: +61 2 9351 3336
Lost Property
Phone: +61 2 9351 5325
Services for Students
See Student Services
Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit (SSEOU)
The Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit works with the University community to promote equal opportunity in education and employment, to create opportunities for staff and students who have traditionally been disadvantaged by mainstream practices and policies, and to create an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
The Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit is responsible for:
- providing policy advice to staff on harassment and discrimination
- providing equal opportunity policy development, promotion and training for staff and students
- coordinating and monitoring equity programs and initiatives
- providing information and advice to staff and students on equal opportunity matters
- resolving individual staff and student concerns about harassment and discrimination
- overseeing the University's Harassment and Discrimination Resolution procedure
- monitoring and reporting to external bodies on the University's progress in the equal opportunity area.
Every student and employee at the University of Sydney has the right to expect from their fellow students and colleagues behaviour that reflects these key values, irrespective of background, beliefs or culture. In addition, every student and employee has a right to expect from the University equitable practices that preserve and promote equal opportunity to access, participate, and excel in their chosen field.
Second floor, Margaret Telfer Building K07
Phone: +61 2 9351 2212
Fax: +61 2 9351 3195
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/eeo
Student Centre
Ground floor, Carslaw Building F07
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3023 (general enquiries)
Academic records: +61 2 9351 4109
Discontinuation of enrolment: +61 2 9351 3023
Handbooks: +61 2 9351 5057
Prizes: +61 2 9351 5060
Fax: +61 2 9351 5081, +61 2 9351 5350 (academic records)
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/studentcentre
Student identity cards
The student identity card functions as a library borrowing card, a transport concession card (when suitably endorsed) and a general identity card. The card must be carried at all times on the grounds of the University and must be shown on demand. Details for obtaining a student card can be found at:
www.usyd.edu.au/cstudent/student_cards.shtml
Student Services
The University provides personal, welfare, administrative and academic support services to facilitate your success at university. Many factors can have an impact on your wellbeing while studying at university and Student Services can assist you in managing and handling these more effectively. For details of services and online resources provided see your MyUni student portal or the Services for Students website:
www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv.
Sydney Student Development
Sydney Student Development offers paid course-related employment to students with the purpose of increasing their employment prospects upon graduation. During semester, students work part-time to accommodate their study commitments and, potentially, full-time during the semester break. To learn more, please visit our website.
Sydney Student Development
University of Sydney
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/student_employment
The Sydney Summer School
Ten faculties at the University offer subjects from undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs during summer. As the University uses its entire quota of Commonwealth supported places in first and second semester, these units are full fee-paying for both local and international students and enrolment is entirely voluntary. However, Summer School subjects enable students to accelerate their degree progress, make up for a failed subject or fit in a subject which otherwise would not suit their timetables. New students may also gain an early start by completing subjects before they commence their degrees. Three Summer Sessions are offered, commencing in mid December, the first week of January and the third week of January and run for up to six weeks (followed by an examination week). Notice of the subjects available is on the Summer School website and is usually circulated to students with their results notices. A smaller Winter School is also run from the Summer School office. It commences on 3 July and runs for three weeks (followed by an examination week). It offers both postgraduate and undergraduate subjects.
To find out information about subjects offered and to enrol online visit the Summer School website: www.summer.usyd.edu.au.
Sydney Welcome Orientation and Transition Program (SWOT)
The Sydney Welcome Orientation and Transition program (SWOT) offers a head start to commencing undergraduate students at the University, helping you to become familiar with the University and its student support services. The Library and central student support services work together with faculties to provide the SWOT program.
SWOT 2008: 27-29 February 2008. Details of SWOT activities and online resources are available at www.swot.usyd.edu.au.
The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)
The University of Sydney offers its foundation program to international students as a preparation for undergraduate degrees at several Australian universities.
The Foundation Program is conducted by Taylors College on behalf of Study Group Australia and the University of Sydney. The Foundation Program allows both first and second semester entry to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney and other universities within Australia.
Phone: +61 2 8263 1888
Fax: +61 2 9267 0531
Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/foundationprogram
College address:
University of Sydney Foundation Program
Taylors College
965 Bourke St
Waterloo NSW 2017
Phone: +61 2 8303 9700
Fax: +61 2 8303 9777
Timetabling Unit
The Timetabling Unit in the Student Centre is responsible for producing students' class and tutorial timetables. Semester One timetables are available from the Wednesday of O-Week through the MyUni website (http://myuni.usyd.edu.au).
University Health Service
The University Health Service provides a full experienced general practitioner service and emergency medical care to all members of the University community. You can consult a doctor either by appointment or on a walk-in basis (for more urgent matters only). The Health Service bills Medicare or your overseas student health care provider (Worldcare or Medibank Private) directly for the full cost of most consultations.
Email:
Website: www.unihealth.usyd.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9351 3484
Fax: +61 2 9351 4110
University Health Service (Wentworth)
Level 3, Wentworth Building G01
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Opening hours: 8.30am–5.30pm, Mon–Fri
Phone: +61 2 9351 3484
University Health Service (Holme)
University Health Service (Holme)
Holme Building A09
Entry level, Science Rd
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Opening hours: 8.30am–5.30pm, Mon–Fri
Phone: +61 2 9351 4095
See also the Glossary for administrative information relating to particular terms.