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Enrolment information for applicants admitted through the Universities Admissions Centre in Semester 1 2008

4 steps to enrolment

Soon you will be enrolling in your chosen course at the University of Sydney. There are 4 steps to enrolment. Please read each step carefully so that you turn up at the right time and have everything you need to enrol successfully.

Step 1 – Check when and where to enrol

Step 2 – Check your payment requirements and units of study

Step 3 – Get everything you need to take to enrolment

Step 4 – Enrol in person at the University of Sydney

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are an international student, please refer to the enrolment process for international students.

Step 1 – Check when and where to enrol for in person enrolment

It is essential that you enrol at the specified time.

You will be able to check out the Enrolment Finder to ensure that you know when and where you have to enrol.

What if I am meant to enrol in person but can’t come on campus?
If you can’t enrol in person, you can have someone else (e.g. friend, family member) enrol in person for you. This is known as proxy enrolment.

If I’m waiting for an offer in a later round, should I still enrol for this round?
Yes. We strongly advise you to accept your first offer even if you are hoping to receive an offer in a Late or Final Round. You can always withdraw from this first offer if necessary. Don’t risk not receiving an offer at all.

What if I want to defer my studies?
If you want to defer your studies for one year, then you do not need to enrol for this year. It is also possible to enrol and then defer.

Step 2 – Check your payment requirements and units of study

The approximate cost of your degree will be determined by whether you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or a Domestic Fee-Paying Place (DFEE).

The exact cost of your degree will then be determined by the units of study (subjects) in which you enrol.

The actual amount you have to pay when you enrol will be determined by whether you decide to pay your fees upfront, or whether you decided to undertake a Government loan to cover your costs: HECS-HELP for Commonwealth supported students or FEE-HELP for Fee-paying students.

I am a Commonwealth supported student. What does that mean?
You have been offered a place as a Commonwealth supported student which means that while the Government will pay most of the cost of your education, you will also have to contribute. This is called your student contribution.

For more information visit our Commonwealth supported costs page.

Download and read the Department of Education, Science and Training's (DEST) booklet: 2008 Information for Commonwealth supported students PDF

How much do I have to contribute?
Some courses are more expensive to teach than others so the units of study you enrol in will determine how much you pay.

If I withdraw my enrolment will I get a refund?
A full refund of course fees, compulsory subscriptions and/or student contributions will apply if you withdraw from your course on or before 31 March.

If you withdraw after 31 March there will be no refund of Semester One fees.

I am a domestic fee-paying student. What does that mean?
As a domestic fee-paying student you are required to make arrangements for paying the full cost of your fees. Course fees are calculated based on the number of credit points in which you enrol and the discipline group from which they come so the amount you must pay on the day you enrol depends on the units of study you will be taking in first semester. It is possible to obtain a Government loan to contribute towards your fees (visit information on the fee-paying option to see the annual course fees for 2008 fee-paying places and details about the FEE-HELP Scheme).

For more information visit our domestic fee-paying costs page.

Download and read the Department of Education, Science and Training's (DEST) booklet: 2008 Information for fee-paying students PDF

If I withdraw my enrolment will I get a refund?
You will be given a full refund of course fees if you gain a Commonwealth supported place at the University of Sydney in a later round of offers. A full refund of course fees will also be given if you withdraw from a fee-paying course on or before 31 March. If you withdraw after this date there will be no refund of first semester fees.

Units of study

When you enrol in your course, you must also enrol in your chosen units of study.

It is advised that you familiarise yourself with the options available to you in the faculty handbooks before you enrol. If you are enrolling in person, there will be academic staff available to advise you. If you are enrolling online, the information you need will be provided. If you require extra help you can call our Helpline on 1300 362 006.

You can view the handbooks online, download them for free in pdf form or order your own copy.

You can also visit our course database to search for units of study.

Please note that in a small number of units of study, enrolments will be subject to quota restrictions.

Step 3 – Get everything you need to take to enrolment

To enrol successfully you must bring exactly what is needed. The following list shows what you need, though some of these may not be required depending on your circumstances.

UAC Offer slip
Please bring the acceptance slip from the bottom of your UAC Offer letter. Please sign, date and trim the slip beforehand.

Address details
You must be able to give details of your current metropolitan address.

Credit card, EFTPOS, cheque or postal order
If you are a Commonwealth supported student who wishes to pay theit student contribution up-front or you are enrolling in a domestic fee-paying place and are note eligble for FEE-HELP, payment may be made by cheque (to ‘University of Sydney’), credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Diners or American Express ) or EFTPOS. Cash will NOT be accepted. If paying by cheque, it is best not to write the cheque before you enrol, as the exact amount to pay will be confirmed on that day. You can also pay by postal order; if paying your student fees upfront remember that to get a postal order you must know the exact payment to make, so you must be sure of the units you will be studying.

Tax file number (TFN) – if required
If you are planning to obtain a HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP loan, then you must state your tax file number. This is required so that the government can arrange to collect the fees later through the tax system. If you don’t have a TFN, do not let this prevent you attending your enrolment day. TFNs are obtained from any Australian Taxation Office (ATO) or you can apply online through the ATO website. If you do not have a TFN in time for enrolment, please bring a ‘Certificate of Application for a Tax File Number’, which is issued by the ATO upon request when you lodge your TFN application.

Units of Study
A list of the units of study in which you would like to enrol. You can get all the information you need about units of study from your faculty handbook.

Proxy Enrolment Form – if required
If you can’t enrol in person, you can send someone to enrol for you as a proxy enrolment. That person must bring with them a signed Proxy Enrolment Form.

Details of permanent residency – if required
If you are a permanent resident of Australia (i.e. you have residency but are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen), you must quote the date on which your permanent residency was granted. If your permanent resident status was granted before your arrival in Australia, you must quote your arrival date.

Details of previous study – if required
If you wish to seek credit for any previous studies, you can apply to the relevant faculty on the day you enrol, or shortly thereafter. You must produce the appropriate documentation (e.g. an academic transcript and unit of study outlines).

Details of pre-2005 HECS student status - if required
If you commenced your course of study as a Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) student before 2005 you may be a pre-2005 HECS student.

If you are transferring or applying for a graduate entry program such as Graduate Law, you will need to bring proof of your HECS-liable status for your previous degree to enrolment. You will need to bring a fee statement from your previous institution or a statement from the ATO. An academic transcript will not be sufficient.

100 points of identification for a Criminal Record Check - if required
If you are attending enrolment for a degree that requires you to undertake a Criminal Record Check, you will need to bring 100 points of identification with you when you enrol. Check out the list of applicable degrees.


FINAL CHECKLIST

Essential:

  • UAC Offer slip
  • Address details
  • Units of study

If required:

  • Credit card, EFTPOS, cheque or postal order
  • Tax file number
  • Proxy Enrolment Form
  • Details of permanent residency
  • Documentation of previous study (e.g. an academic transcript and unit of study outlines) if applying for credit
  • Proof of pre-2005 HECS student status
  • 100 points of identification

Step 4 – Enrol in person at The University of Sydney

On the day specified for your course you must come to the University to enrol, or send someone as proxy. You should arrive in good time and allow several hours to enrol. Bring everything you need (see Step 3).

In the enrolment room academics from the relevant faculty will help you choose your units of study and make sure you are enrolled correctly. If you are seeking credit for any previous studies, it is advisable to apply to the faculty at this time.

What if I need to change my enrolment details?
Most of the decisions you make on enrolment day are not set in stone.

You may be allowed to make various changes to your enrolment, such as changing your units of study (subjects), until 31 March but after this date the only type of change you will be allowed to make will be to discontinue.

If you vary your enrolment before the 31 March, your course fee will be recalculated, but no adjustments can be made after this deadline. This means that you will not receive a refund if you discontinue units of study or withdraw from your course after this date. In late April you will be sent a notice stating your unit of study load, student-contribution liability, the amount - if any - you have paid, and the amount owing or refundable.

Frequently asked questions

Can I enrol on another day?
No. If you have received a main round UAC offer you wish to accept, it is important that you attend your designated enrolment day as indicated on the enrolment schedule. If you can’t attend yourself, you can to ask another person to do so on your behalf. This is called a proxy enrolment.

What if there’s no-one I can ask to act as my proxy for enrolment?
If you can’t enrol in person you must at least nominate someone to act on your behalf at enrolment. The best people to ask are family members or friends, particularly anyone you know who may also be enrolling at the University of Sydney. If you are concerned, please call the Helpline on 1300 362 006.

What if I, or my proxy, make a mistake with my enrolment?
Any mistakes inadvertently made with your enrolment can be rectified. Approximately three days after enrolment, the University will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment which asks you to check that all your enrolment details are as you intended. If they are not, there is information on the form indicating how you go about making changes. Enrolment details can also be checked online.

How do I pay my fees?
All payments are calculated and payable on the day you enrol. You can pay by credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Diners or Visa), cheque (to ‘University of Sydney’), money order, EFTPOS or American Express. Payments cannot be made by cash.

If I withdraw will I get a refund?
A full refund of course fees will apply if you withdraw from your course on or before 31 March.

If you withdraw after 31 March there will be no refund of Semester One fees.

What do I do if I don’t have a tax file number?
If you don’t have a tax file number (TFN), do not let this prevent you attending your enrolment day. TFNs are obtained from any Australian Taxation Office (ATO). If you do not have a TFN in time for enrolment, please bring a ‘Certificate of Application for a Tax File Number’, which is issued by the ATO upon request when you lodge your TFN application.

I didn’t get the offer I wanted in the main round, should I still enrol now?
Yes. We strongly advise you to accept your first offer even if you are hoping to receive an offer in a Late or Final Round. You can always withdraw from this first offer if necessary. Don’t risk not receiving an offer at all.

When do classes start?
Lectures will begin on Monday 3 March 2007 for most faculties. Some courses, including law and oral health may begin earlier.

What do I do if I don’t receive notification of my deferment within two weeks?
Contact the Admissions Office on 02 9351 4117 or at

If I defer will I lose my offer?
Getting a deferment means that your place is held for one year, so you are protected against rises in entry standards. You must not break the conditions of your deferment (see the application form) and you must reapply correctly through UAC if you wish to take your place next year.