Application for Credit or Exemption for Previous Studies
Please read before proceeding with your application
When to Apply |
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| Where possible, applications should be submitted to Student Administrative Services by the Friday of the first week of classes. | ||
Documentation |
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An application for credit or exemption will not be considered unless it is accompanied by documentary evidence of previous studies. Evidence supplied should be original documents or copies certified by the issuing institution, a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations. |
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| Documentation should include: | ||
| a. | Official Academic Transcript Original documents or copies certified by the issuing institution, a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations. |
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| b. | Course Descriptions An extract from the institution’s handbook is not sufficient. You should provide course synopses, including aims and objectives, contact hours, texts and references and assessment. |
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| NOTE: If you wish to have original documents returned to you, please enclose a request. | ||
Processing Timelines and Notification |
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Allow at least 3–4 weeks for processing. Applications without the necessary documentation will not be processed. Session 1 applications received by the end of week 1 will be processed by 31 March. Session 2 applications received by the end of week 1 will be processed by 31 August. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their credit application
by letter. |
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Further Information |
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Students are advised to enrol assuming that the credit for which they have applied will be granted. The student is responsible for cancelling any course(s) for which credit has been granted before the census date. |
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Special Information for International Students |
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Credit for international students is generally assessed during the application process. Please note that you must remain enrolled in a full-time load to satisfy visa requirements, regardless of the amount of credit awarded for any given semester. |
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Application Form |
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UNSW@ADFA Credit Application Form |
Please submit the completed application form and all supporting documentation to Student Adminstrative Services.