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Open days
Sydney Uni Open Day
Saturday 29 August 2015 at Camperdown/Darlington, Mallett Street
(Nursing), Macquarie Street (Conservatorium of Music) and Rozelle (Sydney
College of the Arts) campuses
Info Day
Tuesday 5 January 2016 at the Camperdown/Darlington campus
Campus visits
Take a student-led tour of our Camperdown/Darlington campus: parents
and guardians welcome. For further information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/
visit-sydney.
ABOUT
As Australia’s first university our reputation spans more than 160 years. We
are regularly ranked in the top 0.3 per cent of universities worldwide. We are
one of the country’s major research-intensive universities and a member of
the prestigious Group of Eight.
When you come to study at the University of Sydney, you become part of an
inspiring network of leading academics, distinguished graduates and alumni.
Our teachers and lecturers are leaders in their fields, pushing boundaries
and improving lives through initiatives addressing everything from developing
cleaner fuels to fighting chronic disease.
The cross-disciplinary nature of our 16 faculties allows us to offer the widest
range of academic programs of any Australian university, giving you the
flexibility to personalise your degree.
We pride ourselves on our impressive research and education facilities, which
include the new Business School precinct and the Charles Perkins Centre, an
interdisciplinary hub that brings together academics and practitioners to find
real-world solutions to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Our students enjoy access to more than 200 clubs and societies, competitive
and social sporting teams, two fully equipped fitness centres and a dynamic
calendar of on-campus events and celebrations.
Inspiring people and possibilities are yours to discover at the University
of Sydney.
To be offered a place you need to meet the academic requirements in one
of the categories listed below and be selected in competition with other
eligible applicants. You will also need to meet English language proficiency
requirements and any specified additional criteria, such as an audition,
interview, test or presentation of a portfolio.
Australian secondary studies
Admission is normally on the basis of the ATAR or equivalent. If you have
completed more than one recognised secondary qualification we will generally
consider your most recent results. If your only qualification is an Australian
Year 12 qualification, you can apply on the basis of that qualification. If you
have since undertaken tertiary studies, read ‘Australian tertiary studies’
below. Also, read section 2 in Part 1 of this Guide for more information.
Offers made to applicants who have an ATAR below the
published cut-off
We encourage you to consider all the options for entry to the University of
Sydney. While most students are admitted on the basis of an ATAR on or
above the published cut-off, Access Sydney offers a number of alternative
entry pathways if you do not obtain the ATAR for your preferred course. These
pathways include:
■ Broadway Scheme (the University of Sydney’s Educational Access Scheme)
■ Cadigal Alternative Entry Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
applicants
■ Dux Entry Scheme
■ Early Offer Year 12 (E12) scheme
■ Flexible Entry Scheme
■ rural entry schemes in the faculties of Pharmacy and Veterinary Science.
You may be eligible to apply for more than one scheme. We recommend that
you apply for as many as possible and we will give you the highest concession
for which you are eligible. Note that not all faculties offer all schemes, and
not all courses are available for all schemes. For details, read the relevant
sections on this and following pages.
Early Offer Year 12 (E12) scheme
If you are a NSW Year 12 student who shows the potential to succeed at
university and have experienced financial disadvantage, you may receive an
early conditional offer. The early conditional offer lets you know in advance
the ATAR you will need to get into your selected courses. Under the E12
scheme, the ATAR will be fixed in advance and will be less than the advertised
cut-off for the course.
To be eligible to apply you need to:
■ be currently undertaking the HSC or International Baccalaureate (IB) at a
NSW high school
■ be studying the required HSC subjects (if any) for the E12 course you wish
to enter
■ have the support of your school principal to apply for the E12 scheme.
In addition, you need to either:
■ be studying at a high school that has been identified by the government as
low socioeconomic or
■ demonstrate that you are experiencing financial hardship at the time
you apply for E12 by completing a UAC Educational Access Schemes
application.
Under the E12 scheme you will also be provided with a first-year scholarship,
an Apple iPad and support through your transition from school to university.
It is important to note that the E12 scheme cannot be combined with any
other University of Sydney special entry schemes.
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Applications for the E12 scheme open Wednesday 5 August 2015 and
your application must be received by Friday 11 September 2015. For more
information, including the available courses and required subjects, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/e12.
Dux Entry Scheme
If you are a NSW Year 12 high school student and your school nominates you as
dux of your year, you can receive a guaranteed place at the University of Sydney
provided your ATAR is above the minimum entry score for the university.
For more details, visit http://sydney.edu.au/ug-special.
Flexible Entry Scheme
If you have shown an aptitude for your chosen course, demonstrated through
performance in relevant subjects, a portfolio or an audition or interview, the
Flexible Entry Scheme may offer an alternative pathway if your ATAR is up to
five points below the cut-off. For most courses, eligibility for Flexible Entry will
be assessed without a further application. Not all faculties offer flexible entry
to their courses, and not all courses are available for flexible entry.
You are eligible for flexible entry if you satisfy one of the following criteria:
■ a domestic applicant who is currently completing Year 12
■ a domestic applicant with secondary qualifications who has not previously
attempted any tertiary studies.
Flexible entry is only available for the March intake and is not available for
international applicants.
Separate application: A separate Flexible Entry Scheme application is
required for the following courses and your application must be received by
Friday 8 January 2016.
■ Architecture, Design and Planning: 511101 B Design in Architecture,
511102 B Design Computing and 511103 B Architecture and
Environments
■ Arts and Social Sciences: 511207 B Arts (Media and Communications)
■ Engineering and Information Technologies: All courses except combined
degrees. In addition to automatic assessment, you can provide additional
evidence of aptitude for your chosen course.
More information is available at http://sydney.edu.au/ug-special.
Rural entry schemes
The faculties of Pharmacy and Veterinary Science offer special entry schemes
for applicants from rural backgrounds with an ATAR up to five points below the
cut-off. You can apply for these schemes if you are a domestic applicant who
is currently completing Year 12, or if you have secondary qualifications but
have not previously attempted any tertiary studies.
■ Pharmacy: 512400 B Pharmacy through the Faculty of Pharmacy Rural
Students Entry Scheme
■ Veterinary Science: 512101 B Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine or 512105 B Animal and Veterinary Bioscience through the
Faculty of Veterinary Science Rural Students Entry Scheme.
As well as your UAC application, you will need to complete an application form
and return it to your relevant faculty by Friday 8 January 2016. The faculties
have different application processes and requirements for approval. For
information on the application criteria and forms, visit http://sydney.edu.au/
ug-special.
Australian tertiary studies
If you have completed at least one full-time year of study at Bachelor degree
level or higher at a recognised educational institution, we will generally
consider your results from those studies. Full-time study is considered to be
the achievement of 48 credit points or more at the University of Sydney,
or its equivalent at another tertiary institution.
If you have completed a pre-1996 Diploma or Associate Diploma, or if you
have completed an AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma, the results of these
studies may be considered if they are relevant to the course for which you
are applying.
Assessment for some courses may include additional components such as
an interview, test results and portfolio presentation.
For information regarding admission on the basis of other tertiary study,
or information on the assessment of tertiary qualifications, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/ug-entry.
Present and former University of Sydney students
If you are currently enrolled, or have been enrolled, in a University of Sydney
degree program and you intend to apply for another University of Sydney
degree program, you will need to apply directly to the University for an internal
transfer. An application through UAC is no longer required.
Apply directly to the University if you have completed a University of Sydney
degree and you intend to apply for another University of Sydney degree program.
You will, however, need to apply through UAC if you have undertaken at least
one-year full time tertiary study at another institution since studying
at the University of Sydney.
Failure and exclusion
A record of failure at tertiary study means that you will be less competitive for
a place when compared to those with a successful academic history. A record
of exclusion from study will normally prevent you from gaining admission
into any undergraduate course. If you have been excluded from study at any
university, you will not be considered for admission at the University of Sydney
unless you have:
■ successfully completed at least one semester of study at degree level
after the exclusion or
■ provided the University with a suitably documented explanation of the
circumstances of your exclusion.
Special consideration for admission for applicants with
tertiary study
You may apply for the Special Consideration for Admission Scheme if you:
■ have a record of failure at tertiary study
■ have been excluded from tertiary study or
■ believe that your tertiary studies have been affected by circumstances
beyond your control.
You will only be considered for your Main Round preferences. For more
information, call the Future Student Contact Centre on 1800 SYD UNI
(1800 793 864) or make an enquiry at http://sydney.edu.au/ask-domestic.
You will need to submit an application form, along with all supporting
documentation, to Admissions by Friday 27 November 2015. For more
information, and the special consideration application form, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/ug-special.
Do not send information about your record of failure and/or exclusion to UAC.
Overseas qualifications
Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia with a
New Zealand NCEA Level 3 qualification should apply through UAC.
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia with other
overseas qualifications you should apply directly to the University of Sydney,
not through UAC. For more information contact the Future Student Contact
Centre on 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) or make an enquiry at http://
sydney.edu.au/ask-domestic.
Refer to tables 7 and 8 in Part 1 for information on overseas secondary
qualifications.
If your prior studies were not in English or your education was undertaken
outside Australia, you may need to provide evidence of your English language
proficiency. Read page 16 in Part 1 and visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/
admission/elp.shtml.
Alternative entry and pathways
The University offers pathways for non-recent school leavers.
Mature-Age Entry Scheme
You may be eligible for the Mature-Age Entry Scheme if you are older than 21
and did not start university straight from school. To apply under this scheme,
you need to:
■ be at least 21 on 1 March of the year of entry to university
■ have completed one of the following approved preparation courses within
the past two years:
– Diploma of Tertiary Preparation offered by the University’s Centre for
Continuing Education
– Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation offered at a NSW TAFE college
– Limited ATAR (NSW HSC) – read section 7.6 in Part 1 for more
information. The University of Sydney does not use the Limited ATAR for
automatic selection. If you have successfully completed more than nine
units of the HSC and are eligible for an ATAR, you will not be considered
under the Mature-Age Entry Scheme.
– Open Foundation Course or NEWSTEP Program offered by the University
of Newcastle
– University Preparation Program (UPP) offered by the University of New
South Wales.
You will not be eligible for the Mature-Age Entry Scheme if you:
■ have an ATAR or equivalent that will enable you to compete for entry into
any course at the University, or
■ have completed at least one year of full-time (or part-time eqv) study at
Bachelor level or higher.
Instead, you will be assessed on these results, even if you are 21 or older.
Not all University of Sydney degrees are available under the Mature-Age Entry
Scheme. We recommend that before enrolling in any preparation course, you
call the Future Student Contact Centre on 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
to confirm your eligibility for entry and for information on the appropriate
preparation courses.
For more information on mature-age entry, visit http://sydney.edu.au/ug-special.
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The Centre for Continuing Education’s Diploma of Tertiary Preparation (DTP)
provides a guaranteed entry pathway to some courses for applicants with a
credit average and a pass in all DTP subjects. Applicants with a DTP who are
younger than 21 must also have an HSC or equivalent, although an ATAR is
not required. Applicants with a DTP need to apply directly to the University,
not through UAC. For more information, visit http://cce.sydney.edu.au/
course/10507NAT.
application directly to the University. Forms are available at http://sydney.edu.au/
ug-special.
For assistance with your application (for any course), call the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Student Support Team at Camperdown on (02) 8627 8619
or visit http://sydney.edu.au/study/admissions.html.
Students who intend to study in the Faculty of Health Sciences can call Yooroang
Garang (Cumberland) on (02) 9351 9066 or visit http://sydney.edu.au/
yooroang-garang.
Academic and other support
EDUCATIONAL ACCESS SCHEMES
The University of Sydney Broadway Scheme is an Educational Access Scheme
(EAS) for students who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage.
The scheme is only open for entry to undergraduate courses offered through UAC.
You can apply for this scheme if you are a domestic applicant:
■ with secondary qualifications and you have not previously attempted any
tertiary studies or
■ who is currently completing Year 12.
Approval under the scheme does not guarantee admission, but it does allow
you to compete for a place in most courses with an ATAR up to five points
below the course cut-off. In 2015, almost 600 Broadway Scheme-approved
applicants received an offer to the University.
For more information read section 2.11 in Part 1 and visit www.uac.edu.au/eas.
Call the Future Student Contact Centre on 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
or visit http://sydney.edu.au/ug-special.
The University provides services and facilities to encourage and support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in all aspects of student
life, education and study. Scholarships, including the University of Sydney
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Scholarship, are available. For more
information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/indigenous.
Ongoing academic, social and cultural support is offered through the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Support Team, the Cadigal
Alternative Entry Program and the Commonwealth Government’s Indigenous
Tutorial Assistance Scheme.
INTERNATIONAL FEE-PAYING APPLICANTS
Some international fee-paying applicants apply through UAC while others
apply directly to the University of Sydney. Read sections 1.4 and 1.5 in Part 1
for information on how to apply.
Application procedures for international fee-paying applicants can be found
in the International Student Guide available from International Services.
Call +61 2 8627 1444 or visit http://sydney.edu.au/ug-int.
EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Sydney offers a number of Equity Scholarships to prospective
or currently enrolled students. These scholarships include the University of
Sydney Scholars Equity Awards (valued at up to $48,000) and Commonwealth
Indigenous Scholarships. Most applications for University of Sydney Equity
Scholarships are centrally processed through UAC. For additional information
on eligibility, visit http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/equity.
Read section 6.6 in Part 1 for more information.
The University offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduates. Read
‘Financial assistance’ on page 348 for more information.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme
If you are an elite athlete or performer (eg you have competed at state level
or higher) and your training or competitive commitments have affected your
studies, you can apply for special consideration under the Elite Athletes and
Performers Scheme. Approval under this scheme does not guarantee an offer,
but allows you to compete for a place with an ATAR up to five points below
the course cut-off. Application forms are available at http://sydney.edu.au/
ug-special. Applications close Friday 30 October 2015.
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
AUSTRALIANS
The University is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
students to succeed in higher education. The Cadigal Alternative Entry
Program is an access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people who want to study at the University of Sydney.
Any course offered by the University (excluding block-mode and away-frombase courses) can be studied through the Cadigal Program.
BRIDGING COURSES
Most University of Sydney course entries will include Assumed Knowledge.
This means that before starting your course, you are expected to have studied
certain subjects in your NSW HSC or equivalent, or to have reached a certain
level of knowledge. They are not compulsory prerequisites, but you may be
disadvantaged if you have not completed them. Some courses also require
the study of certain units (eg mathematics, chemistry or physics) during your
first year. Bridging courses are offered at the Camperdown campus and the
Cumberland campus:
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Mathematics (Camperdown campus only)
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Camperdown campus only)
Chemistry
Physics (Camperdown campus only)
Biology
Grammatical Analysis – recommended for Speech Pathology (Cumberland
campus only).
Assumed knowledge subjects in this Guide refer to NSW HSC subjects. For
subject equivalencies and information about enrolling in bridging courses,
visit http://sydney.edu.au/ug-bridging.
The Sydney Summer School
The Sydney Summer School is a full-fee-paying award program of intense
study running over three sessions from December to February each year.
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first-year subjects. Later in your
course, you can accelerate your program, catch up on a failed subject or
balance your timetable. Undergraduate fee scholarships are available for
financially disadvantaged students. In addition, some faculties offer merit
scholarships for undergraduates. For information call (02) 9351 5542, email
summer.school@sydney.edu.au or visit http://sydney.edu.au/summer.
You may be required to complete an additional assessment as part of your
application. If you are younger than 21, you need to have completed the HSC
or equivalent, but are not required to have an ATAR.
ENROLMENT
Students admitted under the Cadigal Program may be offered one of two
pathways:
Detailed information on how to accept your offer and enrolment
procedures will be available from December 2015. For more information
visit http://sydney.edu.au/enrol.
1 Cadigal Alternative Entry Pathway: Enrolment with a full-time course load
or a reduced load. Students with a reduced load may still be eligible for
full ABSTUDY.
2 Cadigal Reduced Load (Pemulwuy) Pathway: Enrolment into two units
(determined by the faculty) and a unit of Academic Skills per semester in
one of the following three degrees: 511200 B Arts, 512009 B Liberal Arts
and Sciences and 512670 B Health Sciences.
Students in the Cadigal Reduced Load (Pemulwuy) Pathway may still be
eligible for full ABSTUDY.
To be considered for entry through the Cadigal Program, you need to submit
your UAC application along with a separate Cadigal Alternative Entry Program
Acceptance of offer
You will receive full details of the enrolment dates and procedures with
your offer. Read this information carefully as failure to follow the correct
procedures may result in your offer lapsing. Before enrolment you should
familiarise yourself with the units on offer by consulting the relevant faculty
handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
Advanced standing/Academic credit
If you have already completed some tertiary study you may be eligible for
limited credit for relevant subjects or for entry to the second or later year/s
of your degree program. You will need to contact the relevant faculty to find
out about its credit policy. The University will generally determine advanced
standing for UAC applicants after enrolment.
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STUDENT AND CAMPUS SERVICES
Refer to Table 6 in Part 1.
Careers and appointments
Fees and charges
If you have been allocated a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP), you
will need to pay a student contribution. Read section 6.2 in Part 1 for more
information.
In addition to the CSP contribution, most domestic and international
undergraduate students will also pay a Student Services and Amenities fee.
The fee is based on the student’s semester load (ie full-time/part-time
status) and will be charged on a semester basis. For fee details, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/ssa-fee.
The Careers Centre can help you to build employability skills and plan your
career. They maintain an online jobs database with casual employment,
internships and graduate roles. Workshops on essential skills are offered to
all students. For more information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/careers.
SydneyTalent can provide you with opportunities for paid employment and
work-related development. For more information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/
sydneytalent.
Chaplaincy
The Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre on the Camperdown Campus hosts
chaplains elected by their community and recognised by the University to
provide you with spiritual support and pastoral care. For more information,
visit http://sydney.edu.au/chaplains.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, read section 6.5 in Part 1.
Childcare
Loans
Five childcare centres operate on or near the Camperdown/Darlington and
Cumberland campuses, catering for more than 220 children aged from six
weeks to five years. For information about these centres and other childcare
options, call (02) 8627 1489, email child.care@sydney.edu.au or visit
http://sydney.edu.au/childcare.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty and your academic work is suffering
as a result, there are loans and bursaries to assist with essential living and
education-related expenses. Tuition fees and compulsory subscriptions are
not covered. For more information, contact the Scholarships and Financial
Support Service at the Camperdown campus, call (02) 8627 8112, email
student.financialsupport@sydney.edu.au or visit http://sydney.edu.au/
financial_assistance.
Scholarships
The University of Sydney has an extensive scholarship program available to
students who are completing Year 12 or equivalent in 2015. Scholarships
range in value from $5,000 to $70,000 and specific scholarships are
available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
For more information on scholarships, visit http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships
or call the Future Student Contact Centre on 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
(local students) or +61 2 8627 1444 (international students). Undergraduate
scholarship applications for students commencing in 2016 must be submitted
by Wednesday 30 September 2015.
Counselling
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can help you to develop
skills to improve your wellbeing and achieve academic success. The CAPS
website has extensive self-help resources. Services are confidential and
free and available at the Camperdown/Darlington and Cumberland
campuses. For information, call (02) 8627 8433 or 8627 8437, email
caps.admin@sydney.edu.au or visit http://sydney.edu.au/counselling.
Exchange programs
Some courses allow you to spend a semester or a year of your course
overseas at a partner university through our International Exchange Program.
There are exchange agreements in universities throughout Asia, Europe and
North and South America. General eligibility and selection criteria apply.
For more information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/studentexchange.
Health services
ACCOMMODATION
Student Accommodation Services provides information about University-owned
on-campus and off-campus accommodation and operates a database of private
accommodation providers. You can attend information sessions on finding a
place to live during Orientation Week. For information, call (02) 9351 3322,
email accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au or visit http://sydney.edu.au/
accommodation/on_campus/camperdown/self_catered.
Colleges
Independently run residential colleges provide furnished rooms and meals.
A direct application to each college is required. You are strongly advised to
apply for college accommodation at the same time that you apply to UAC.
For further information on colleges and for application forms, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/accommodation/on_campus/camperdown/catered.
The University Health Service offers comprehensive bulk-billing generalpractitioner services and emergency medical care. The Camperdown/
Darlington campus also houses a dentist, optometrist and two chemists.
For more information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/health-service.
Learning assistance
The Learning Centre helps you to develop the academic skills necessary
for successful study. Programs include workshops on study skills, academic
reading and writing and oral communication. For more information, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/lc. Call the Camperdown/Darlington Campus Learning
Centre on (02) 9351 3853, or email learning.centre@sydney.edu.au.
Call the Cumberland Learning Centre on (02) 9351 9319 or email
marie.mcinnes@sydney.edu.au.
The Mathematics Learning Centre helps you to develop the knowledge, skills
and confidence needed for studying mathematics or statistics at university.
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The Staying on Track program can assist if you are experiencing difficulty
meeting the minimum academic progression requirements for your course.
The program works with you to identify the problem and will provide a range
of appropriate support services. For further information, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/student_affairs.
The Centre for English Teaching (CET) provides programs for students who
have not yet acquired the English language skills required for their preferred
course, or who would like additional support once they have enrolled. Some
programs are tailored to the English language needs of specific faculties.
There are fees associated with CET programs. For further information, visit
http://sydney.edu.au/cet.
Library and computing services
The library network supports you in your study and research, and training for a
wide range of subject-specific resources is available. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/
library/skills.
Orientation
Orientation Week (24–26 February 2016) on the Camperdown/Darlington campus
provides a program of events and workshops to help you make the transition
to university life. Orientation programs also take place on the University’s other
campuses. For further information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/orientation.
The University of Sydney Union’s O-Week provides entertainment and the
opportunity for you to meet other new students. For more information,
visit www.usu.edu.au.
Sport and recreation
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness offers sporting facilities, sporting events and
recreational clubs. For further information, visit www.susf.com.au.
Student organisations
Students’ Representative Council
The Students’ Representative Council is the peak representative body for
University of Sydney undergraduates. It provides essential support services,
including caseworkers for advice on welfare and academic issues as well as
a legal service and student publications. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/src for
further information.
University of Sydney Union
The University of Sydney Union (USU) offers services – including the USU
ACCESS card - to make campus life more enjoyable. Visit www.accessbenefits.
com.au to see the full list of ACCESS conditions and fees, card partners
and discounted services. For further information on USU services, visit
www.usu.edu.au.
Cumberland Student Guild – Campus REWARDS
Cumberland Student Guild provides a broad range of resources and services
on the Cumberland campus including the Campus REWARDS member
benefit scheme.
Students with disabilities
Disability Services is the main point of contact and support for current
students with disabilities, and will provide prospective students with advice
about the available support services. Working closely with administrative and
academic departments, Disability Services assists students with a disability
to access reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments are any changes
to the academic environment that allow you the best possible opportunity to
succeed in your studies.
To receive assistance, you need to register with Disability Services and
have a disability, as defined under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992,
which impacts on your studies and for which you have current medical
documentation. The definition of a disability under the act is broad and
includes temporary or chronic medical conditions, physical or sensory
disabilities, psychological conditions and learning disabilities. Examples
include anxiety, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue
syndrome, depression, diabetes, hearing impairment, learning disability,
mobility impairment and vision impairment.
Assistance for registered students may include individual academic planning
and academic liaison, adjustments to assessments, examinations and the
learning environment, as well as other direct support services such as access
to assistive technology, lecture support, library assistance and alternative
formatting of materials.
We advise that you register as soon as you have accepted your course offer
or have completed your enrolment, as this will ensure that arrangements
are in place for the beginning of semester. You will need recent medical
documentation specifically detailed for Disability Services. For further
information, visit http://sydney.edu.au/disability, call (02) 8627 8422 or
email disability.services@sydney.edu.au.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further detailed general information, visit the University website at
http://sydney.edu.au.
The course information to follow is a summary only. For detailed course
information visit the Sydney Courses website at http://sydney.edu.au/courses
and our faculty handbooks at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
Find out what you need to know in person at one of our information events.
Attend the Sydney Uni Open Day on Saturday 29 August 2015 (read ‘Open
Days’ on page 345) and Info Day on Tuesday 5 January 2016 to talk to
academic staff, current students and other specialist advisers about
admission requirements, available courses and potential career outcomes.
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THE UNIVERSIT Y OF SYDNEY
For further information, call (02) 9351 4061, email mlc.enquiries@sydney.
edu.au or visit http://sydney.edu.au/mlc.