STEP to UOW

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SPECIAL TERTIARY ENTRANCE PROGRAM

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 2 1/06/11 12:42 PM What is Meet new people STEP to UOW?

STEP (Special Tertiary Entrance Program) About UOW College University of Wollongong to UOW is a university preparation course UOW College has been helping students achieve The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a for recent school leavers who experienced their study goals and entry into uni for over 20 leading university nationally with an international disadvantage while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 years. reputation for academic excellence and an and/or Yr 12). This course is delivered on behalf enviable record of achievement in teaching and of the University of Wollongong by UOW College. UOW College is situated on campus at the research. University of Wollongong. As a UOW College Applicants for STEP to UOW need to student you are immersed in the full uni The University of Wollongong offers outstanding demonstrate that school studies have suffered experience and campus life from day one. facilities and staff. As a UOW student you are because of circumstances beyond your control. UOW College students have access to all UOW treated as an individual and encouraged to excel, The course is aimed at increasing educational facilities as well as the College’s own computer with personalised attention from teachers to opportunities for young people in the University labs and library. By the time you enter fi rst year increase your learning confi dence. of Wollongong’s (UOW) drawing area and uni, you feel right at home at UOW. The Wollongong campus combines a tranquil regional areas* by assisting students who may How we teach: bushland setting with modern, state-of-the-art not have otherwise qualifi ed for direct entry into UOW College teachers are highly qualifi ed, facilities and infrastructure that provides the UOW. committed and dedicated to helping you achieve perfect environment for learning. * See the list of eligible schools on pages 12-13. your academic goals. You will learn through a UOW College is situated in Building 30 on The STEP to UOW course is a two semester range of methods including lectures and tutorials the Wollongong main campus. This is where program which enables students to reach the as well as practical sessions in specialised many of the classes take place and where you level of study required to gain entry to and computer and science laboratories. can access staff, the Multimedia Centre and succeed at university, and provides a pathway Class sizes: computer labs. The UOW library and other into the fi rst year of a UOW Bachelor degree. UOW College tutorial groups have approximately facilities are within close walking distance. All STEP to UOW students receive a 20 students per teacher facilitating an interactive Commonwealth Supported Place, with tuition learning approach. fees funded by the Commonwealth Government. There are no student contribution fees required Methods of Assessment: for this program. Similar to university study, STEP to UOW students are required to undertake and submit To be considered for entry into the STEP to UOW a combination of assignments and essays, give program, you must be able to demonstrate that oral presentations, participate in tutorials and sit you have experienced hardship** in one or more examinations. of the following areas: Academic Course Semesters: Financial hardship STEP to UOW is made up of two semesters* of School environment 14 weeks each, with the program commencing Home environment and responsibilities in each of the below sessions: English language diffi culty • Autumn – February to June Personal illness or disability • Spring – June to October Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander • Summer – October to January students are also encouraged to apply * Part-time study options are available. A reduced study load would result in your program being taken over more * For more information on specifi c criteria see pages 8-11. than two semesters. ** The categories of hardship and the required supporting documentation for STEP to UOW applications are similar State of the art to the UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Students who have submitted EAS learning facilities applications are encouraged to apply for STEP to UOW.

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 3 1/06/11 12:43 PM Achieve your study dreams What can I study?

On completion of STEP to UOW, Study Streams Maths/IT stream must have completed HSC 2 Unit Maths (or equivalent) and achieved >60%, what can I study? STEP to UOW offers fi ve different streams or HSC General Maths and achieved >80%, in (areas) of study: The STEP to UOW program can provide direct their fi nal HSC results. entry into a degree in the following areas of • Arts study: Science Commerce • Students studying the Science stream will Arts • • Mathematics/ Information Technology complete Academic Literacy, Mathematics, • Health & Behavioural Science Cognitive Studies, Physics, Chemistry, and • Science • Education History and Culture subjects. Applicants for the • Health & Behavioural Science/Engineering Science stream must have completed HSC 2 • Business & Commerce Students are placed in the stream of study most Unit Maths (or equivalent) and achieved >60%, Engineering • appropriate to the UOW degree they are offered. or HSC General Maths and achieved >80%, in Science their fi nal HSC results. • Arts Informatics • Students studying the Arts stream will complete Health & Behavioural Sciences/ Four year professional degrees offered by the Academic Literacy, General Mathematics, Engineering Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences or Cognitive Studies, Economics, Business Students studying the Health & Behavioural the Faculty of Science and all double degree Management, Government and Policy, and Sciences/ Engineering stream will complete programs are excluded. History and Culture subjects. Academic Literacy, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects. Applicants Students wishing to study a 4 year or double Commerce for the HBS/ Engineering stream must have degree may apply to transfer internally to the Students studying the Commerce stream will completed HSC 2 Unit Maths (or equivalent) degree after one year of study at UOW. complete Academic Literacy, Mathematics, and achieved >60% or HSC General Maths and Degrees offered by the faculty of Creative Arts Economics, Business Management and achieved >80% in their fi nal HSC result. are also currently excluded, however entry into Accountancy subjects. For detailed subject descriptions please visit our non-performance based Creative Arts programs Maths /IT website. may be available from 2012. Students studying the Maths /IT stream will * Students with HSC mathematics results under the For further information on the transfer process or complete Academic Literacy, Advanced minimum requirements noted may still be considered for course restrictions please contact UniAdvice on STEP to UOW. You may be required to undertake a maths Mathematics, Cognitive Studies, and Computer test to determine your ability to successfully participate in 1300 367 869 or [email protected] Programming subjects. Applicants for the the stream at the level of maths required.

• Submit a completed application addressing Entry equity criteria under which you are applying • A completed application must include all relevant documents. Some documentation Requirements from your school may be required. See the application form for details. To be considered for the • Complete the NSW HSC and receive an ATAR in the two years prior to the commencement STEP to UOW program of the STEP to UOW program at an eligible you must: school* (see schools list on page 12)

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At UOW College we understand that each individual is different. We Part Time Study* understand that you may have other priorities or commitments that When studying part time you enrol in the number of subjects hinder full time study. Sometimes you might need to work a bit more (or that suit your lifestyle – so that you can fi t your study into your a bit less), spend time with your family or travel – but this doesn’t mean life, work and family commitments. you have to give up study. Our fl exible options mean you can take fewer subjects or a full-time study load or take a break between sessions. You Duration Up to 6 Sessions can even switch between full and part time if your situation changes. At 6 x 14 weeks UOW College we work with you to help you reach your academic goals in the best way for you – after all, it’s your pathway! Up to 21 months Weekly Commitment Lectures 2hrs Full Time Study Tutorials 2hrs This means you are taking a full time study load and should complete Self Directed Study 4hrs your program in the recommended timeframe. Session Intakes Feb, June, Oct Duration 2 Sessions 2 x 14 weeks * Students wishing to undertake part time study must specify this at their 7 months enrolment. Subject sequence and pre-requisites apply to all UOW College programs. Students studying part time must meet with a student advisor Weekly Commitment Lectures 6hrs upon enrolment to discuss their study pattern. Tutorials 10hrs If you choose to undertake the program part time UOW College cannot guarantee that you will be eligible for Centrelink payments. Ensure you check Self Directed Study 16hrs with Centrelink prior to the commencement of this option. Session Intakes Feb, June, Oct

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent - Describe your career ambitions and All successful STEP to UOW applicants will resident, a New Zealand citizen, or motivations for studying receive a conditional offer for a UOW Bachelor a holder of an Australian permanent Degree. The conditional offer is to achieve the - Describe any community involvement or humanitarian visa and residing in required Weighted Average Mark (WAM) to other achievements relevant to your desired progress to the UOW degree. All applicants wishing to progress into program of university study, e.g. teaching/ Nursing and Education degrees must include childcare experience in the case of Bachelor For WAM information please refer to our with their application a written statement of Education website. addressing the following points of additional - Describe your personal qualities that entry criteria: would make you suited to the profession

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 5 1/06/11 12:43 PM What support will I get?

Ask any of our students about their studies with UOW College and they will tell you about their teachers. The face-to-face teaching time and small classes help students and teachers to develop positive working relationships. This is just one example of the support you will receive as a student of UOW College.

Additional Academic Support email, internet, software and printers in the Academic support is available in the College College and UOW computer labs. Multimedia Centre, which has a resource centre Woolyungah Indigenous Centre and computer labs. Students can also make The centre provides for equity access, an appointment for a one on one consultation participation and outcomes for UOW Indigenous regarding any aspect of their study. students and encourages links with the local PASS Program – Peer Assisted Study Aboriginal community. Sessions Student Advisors Peer Assisted Study Sessions is a program UOW College and every UOW Faculty have where students work together to develop advisors you can contact with concerns effective study strategies, share ideas and or problems. The advisors provide liaison, promote understanding and support among information, support and referral, as well as peers. PASS consists of weekly one-hour, non- programs supporting student equity and diversity. compulsory sessions led by ‘Peer Leaders’ who are former-students who have excelled at the Disability Services subject in the past. A range of disability services are available to Library ensure all individuals have an optimal study experience at UOW. The library is equipped with the latest computers, wireless and laptop facilities and Services include advice and support, assistive research material. There are also areas for quiet technology, note-takers, volunteer readers, reading as well as group study, photocopying, advocacy, peer support networks, alternative and print services. Quality information resources exam arrangements and accessible parking. are accessible through the Library’s website, 24 Counselling Services hours a day, 7 days a week. The Counselling service provides confi dential, Student Computer Resource Centre professional and sympathetic help at times of UOW’s Information Technology Services (ITS) diffi culty, confl ict or crisis. This service is available provides training, user-guides and the student to all members of the campus community at no computer resources, including nine central charge. student computer laboratories, and additional teaching laboratories. Students can access

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 6 1/06/11 12:43 PM The Social Side

Childcare Need a life outside of study? University Recreation & Aquatic Centre There are two child care centres on the UOWW There are plenty of ways to let your hair down campus. Due to their popularity, places are and have a break. UOW and UOW College limited and some waiting lists apply. Out of offer a wide range of activities, sporting events, Uni Shop School Hours Care and Vacation Care are alsoso clubs and societies, celebrations and night life available for children aged fi ve to twelve. to suit every individual. The UniShop is your one-stop shop for all your needs at Uni. The UniShop stocks a large These include: UOW Accommodation Services choice of books and software, stationery, UOW Accommodation Services offers a Orientation newspapers and magazines, and a range range of university managed accommodationn To help you settle into your new surroundings, of groceries. Uni Shop is also home to an options, both catered and self catered. They UOW College conducts orientation before the Australia Post outlet. also give assistance in fi nding off-campus start of your course. You will be shown around Uni Movies accommodation such as home stay and privateate campus facilities and learn more about your Movies are screened on most Wednesday rental accommodation. course. and some Friday evenings in the UOW Religious Services UOW College Activities Program Hall. With the cheapest movie tickets in the You will fi nd chaplains and groups across As a student of UOW College, you will never Illawarra, UniMovies provides one of the best Buddhist, Catholic, Chinese Christian, be bored in your lunch hour with the regular entertainment bargains, as well as the largest Evangelical Christian and Muslim denominationsons activities organised by UOW College’s Student movie screen in Wollongong with a quality on campus. Relations Coordinators. Enjoy BBQs, sports digital sound system. UOW Centre for Student competitions, and other social activities held on University Recreation & Aquatic Centre Engagement (CSE) campus throughout the year. (URAC) Want to meet and mingle? The CSE designs andand Clubs and Societies URAC is located on the University of facilitates a range of opportunities for studentsts As well as being part of UOW College’s Wollongong Campus and at the Innovation including cultural and social activities, clubs andand activities, you are also welcome to join in Campus in North Wollongong. URAC caters for societies, adventure, leadership activities andd any of the 100 clubs and societies organised all your health, fi tness and social needs through much more. on campus by the UOW Centre for Student gym equipment and classes, an olympic size If you want more information on any of the abovebove Engagement. This is a great way to make heated pool, squash and services, please visit the UOW website at www.ww. friends and pursue interests. courts, social sports and café facilities. What’s uow.edu.au. more, there’s subsidised rates for students.

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Before you apply for STEP 3: Provide a detailed personal statement STEP to UOW: (section 4) addressing the criteria you are applying under and how it affected your 1. Ensure you have read and thoroughly academic performance. Documents may be certifi ed by: understand the course information outlined in • An authorised offi cer in the Admissions Offi ce this brochure STEP 4: A Confi dential Statement of Support (section 5) must be completed by a at any tertiary institution (including UniAdvice 2. If you have any questions about the course or ‘Responsible’ person in the community (see in Building 36 University of Wollongong ) the application procedure email uniadvice@uow. page 9 for guidelines). • A bank Branch Manager (excluding bank edu.au or call 1300 367 869 for assistance STEP 5: Obtain supporting documentation from travel centres) 3. Check the website www.uowcollege.edu.au your school where this is listed as a requirement. • A Barrister, Solicitor or Patent Attorney for application closing dates. Now you are ready Be sure to source this information before school • A Police Offi cer of the rank of Sergeant or to apply! holidays commence as failure to provide this above documentation may result in delays in the Please note: assessment of your application. • A principal of either an Australian high school • Applications are strictly confi dential or STEP 6: Submit the Medical Statement of • Applications can only be assessed if Support if your academic performance has been • A Justice of the Peace supporting documentation is provided (see affected by personal illness/disability. STEP 9: Send your completed application and pages 8-11) STEP 7: Complete an additional written documentation to: STEP 1: All relevant sections of the application statement if you are applying for entry into STEP to UOW form must be completed. Nursing and Education degrees (see Entry UniAdvice STEP 2: Tick only the criteria that affected Requirements on page 4-5). University of Wollongong your schooling in Years 11 and/or 12. This may STEP 8: Have any copied documentation NSW 2522 Australia be one or a number of criteria. Provide the certifi ed prior to submission of your application Or hand deliver to: supporting documentation required for each including medical certifi cates, evidence of UniAdvice criterion (see pages 8-11 for documentation citizenship or residency status, Centrelink Building 36 University of Wollongong guidelines). documents, Year 11, 12 and HSC results.

Supporting Documentation

Specifi c documentation is required to support application to be considered. If appropriate to required for the Education Access Scheme STEP to UOW applications. Check the criteria your situation, you may apply under more than (EAS) for the Universities Admission Centre you selected on your application form and take one criterion. (UAC). These documents may be submitted in note of the information and supporting support of your STEP to UOW application. The information and documentation required for documentation you must provide for your the STEP to UOW application is similar to that

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP

A. Centrelink Youth You will need to provide the following information and support documents: Allowance/ Austudy/ 1. Your personal statement must include the type of entitlement you are receiving and the period for which you have Abstudy. received the entitlement. 2. Centrelink document must include information about the type of entitlement, the period for which you have received the entitlement and the amount you receive each fortnight. This must be an offi cial document. 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

B. Other Centrelink You will need to provide the following information and support documents: income and asset 1. Your personal statement must include the type of entitlement you are receiving and the period for which you have tested entitlements: received the entitlement. this does not include Family Assistance. 2. Centrelink document must include information about the type of entitlement, the period for which you have received All Centrelink the entitlement and the amount you receive each fortnight. This must be an offi cial document. documentation must 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.* be in your name.

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 8 1/06/11 12:43 PM C. Exceptional You will need to provide the following information and support documents: fi nancial 1. Your personal statement must include a description of the exceptional circumstances you have experienced, the circumstances (not period of the exceptional fi nancial circumstances and how these circumstances affected your schooling. receiving Centrelink payments but below 2. Documents may vary. For example, in the case of bankruptcy, the documents might include a letter from a solicitor the threshold for or court proceedings documents. In other low income cases, it might be a copy of the family Health Card or a Notice of these benefi ts). Assessment from the Australian Taxation Offi ce. 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

* Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader. This person must not be related to you.

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

A. Attended three You will need to provide the following information and support documents: or more secondary 1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, including the name of schools you schools during Years attended and the period you attended each school. 10, 11 and 12. This does not include 2. A statement from each school you attended confi rming the period you attended the school. (Must be on school moving from junior to letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school). senior school. 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

B. Moved from You will need to provide the following information and support documents: interstate after 1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, including the name of schools you beginning Year 11. attended since the beginning of Year 10. 2. A statement from each school you attended confi rming the period you attended the school. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school). 3. Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

C. Have English as You will need to provide the following information and support documents: your fi rst language 1. Your personal statement must include details of the country in which you undertook your education before coming to but started school Australia and how the move has affected your school performance. in Australia after the beginning of Year 11. 2. A statement from your school confi rming the period you attended the school and a confi dential statement of support by a responsible person.* 3. A certifi ed copy of your passport indicating date of entry to Australia or an immigration document indicating date of arrival in Australia.

D. Missed long You will need to provide the following information and support documents: periods of secondary 1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, explaining why you missed long schooling for reasons periods of school AND the periods you missed school, including the year. other than medical. 2. A statement from each school you attended confi rming the periods you missed school. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior person at the school). 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

E. Missed periods of You will need to provide the following information and support documents: secondary schooling 1. Your personal statement must include details of the disruption to your schooling, its duration, and the school years. or experienced severe interruptions to 2. A certifi ed copy of your visa showing refugee status OR a verifi ed document for travel to Australia. studies due to refugee 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.* status.

F. You attend a school You will need to provide the following information and support documents: that is supported by 1. Your personal statement must include the name of school and the period you have attended the school. the Priority Schools Funding Program of 2. A statement from your school confi rming your attendance at the school and the period of enrolment. (Must be on the NSW Department school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior person at the school). Education and 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.* Training, or similar program.

* Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader. This person must not be related to you.

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A. Death of an You will need to provide the following information and support documents: immediate family 1. Your personal statement must include the following details: the date of death; your relationship with the deceased; the member or the death effect on you and your home environment; the effect on your educational performance. If the person suffered an illness of a close friend for a long period of time, include duration and school years involved for you. during Years 11 or 12. 2. A certifi ed copy of death certifi cate or funeral notice. 3. A statement from your school that gives details of disruption to your learning. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school). 4. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

B. Diagnosis of life You will need to provide the following information and support documents: threatening illness 1. Your personal statement must include information about the relationship to the person with the illness/disability; or severe illness/ duration of illness/disability and school years involved; the effect on your home environment and how this affected your disability of an educational performance. immediate family member. 2. A medical certifi cate/report giving full details of the length of the illness and its severity. Must include information about treatment, medication and/or hospitalisation. 3. A statement from your school that gives details of disruption to your learning. (Must be on school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior person teaching or counselling staff at the school). 4. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

C. Divorce or You will need to provide the following information and support documents: separation of parents 1. Your personal statement must include details of period of family upheaval, including its duration, and the school years during Years 11 or 12. involved; the effect on your home environment and how this affected your educational performance. 2. A certifi ed copy of divorce papers or legal proceedings. 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

* Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader. This person must not be related to you.

HOME ENVIRONMENT AND RESPONSIBILTIES (ADVERSE STUDY CONDITIONS)

A. Crowded living You will need to provide the following information and support documents: conditions at home. 1. Your personal statement must include information about the number of rooms in the house; what they are used for, by whom and when; and the number of adults and children (including ages) living in the house. If you share a bedroom, state with whom and the period you have been living in these conditions and the years involved. Outline how these living conditions have affected your educational performance. 2. A fl oor plan of home with measurements. (Do not include land title deeds for house or strata title plans for units). 3. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person.*

B. Signifi cant and You will need to provide the following information and support documents: deliberate interference 1. Your personal statement must include details of the interference you experienced, the period you have been to studies by family experiencing the interference, the school years involved and how the interference affected your educational performance. members. 2. A Confi dential Statement of Support by a responsible person describing the interference you have experienced and explaining how it has affected your studies.*

HOME ENVIRONMENT AND RESPONSIBILTIES (EXCESSIVE FAMILY RESPONSIBILTIES)

A. Excessive home or You will need to provide the following information and support documents: family responsibility 1. Your personal statement must include details of the exact responsibilities involved, who you care for and their including care of relationship to you; the number of hours these responsibilities take each week; how long you have had these children/other family responsibilities; and how these responsibilities have affected your educational performance. If you have support from members. friends, family, neighbours or an agency you will need to include this information. 2. A Confi dential statement of support from responsible person (e.g. doctor, social worker, religious or community worker).

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 10 1/06/11 12:43 PM B. Work requirements You will need to provide the following information and support documents: to support family 1. Your personal statement must include information about the reasons you have to work; the number of hours you work and/or responsibility (paid or unpaid) each week; the type of work you do as well as the period you have had these responsibilities; the school to work in family years involved; and how these work commitments have affected your educational performance. business. 2. A statement of service from your employer/s on company letterhead. The letter must indicate your job title, period of employment and average number of hours per week. NB: If you work in a family business you must provide an independent verifi cation (e.g. business accountant). 3. You may include an additional statement of support by a responsible person (e.g. doctor, social worker, religious or community worker).

* Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader. This person must not be related to you.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DIFFICULTY

A. Originated from a You will need to provide the following information and support documents: non-English speaking 1. Your personal statement must include information about the country and the language in which you undertook your country and began education before coming to Australia; details of ESL (English as a Second Language) support that you your education in an receive, either at school or outside school hours; hours each week; the period you have been receiving this support; and Australian high school how your move to the Australian education system has affected your educational performance. in Years 11 or 12. 2. A certifi ed copy of your initial immigration visa and/or an Intensive English Centre Statement of Attendance. If your residency status has changed you will need to provide verifi ed copies of both visas. 3. A statement from your school that states the period you have been attending that school. The statement must be on school letterhead and signed by the principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school.

B. Originated from a You will need to provide the following information and support documents: non-English speaking 1. Your personal statement must include information about the country and the language in which you undertook your country and began education before coming to Australia; the language spoken at home; and how the fact that English is not spoken at home your education in an has affected your educational performance. Australian high school in Year 7 or later, and 2. A certifi ed copy of your initial immigration visa and/or an Intensive English Centre Statement of Attendance. If your English is not the residency status has changed you will need to provide verifi ed copies of both visas. language spoken at 3. A statement from your school that states the period you have been attending the school. The statement must be on home. school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school.

LONG TERM CONDITION OR ONGOING EFFECTS OF ABUSE

A. Severe long-term You will need to provide the following information and support documents: medical or recurrent 1. Your personal statement must include details of your medical condition/illness/disability and the period you have had medical condition/ this condition/illness/disability; the school years involved; any absences from school because of your medical condition/ illness or a learning, illness/disability; and how the medical condition/ illness/disability has affected your educational performance. physical, psychiatric or other disability; or 2. A Medical Statement of Support giving full details of the length of the illness and its severity; including information abuse e.g. domestic about treatment and hospitalisation. violence, emotional 3. In the case of a learning disability, you will need to provide a copy of the letter from the Board of Studies describing abuse, physical approved Special Examination Provisions, or assessment report from the school counsellor/psychologist, or literacy abuse. assessment carried out by the Support teacher (Learning Diffi culties) or equivalent. 4. A statement from your school that gives details of your absences from school. The statement must be on school letterhead and signed by the Principal or senior teaching or counselling staff at the school.

* Examples of a responsible person are a Principal, Year Adviser, Careers Adviser, Doctor, Lawyer, Social Worker, Religious or Community Leader. This person must not be related to you.

How Selection Is Made Applications are assessed objectively according to the equity criteria listed under Supporting Documentation on pages 8-11. A ranking is allocated based on the severity of hardship that the applicant has identifi ed as well as HSC results and other criteria.

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 11 1/06/11 12:43 PM UOW College made the transition from High School

to Uni easy Eligible Schools List

A - E , Woonona , DENILIQUIN Gymea Technology High School, GYMEA Bullimbal School, TAMWORTH Dorrigo High School, DORRIGO Airds High School, AIRDS Havenlee School For Specifi c Purposes, High School, BYRON BAY Dubbo Christian School, DUBBO Nowra North Albion Park High School, ALBION PARK Distance Dubbo College - Senior Campus, DUBBO Hawkesbury High School, FREEMANS High School, ALBURY Education Centre, Laurieton Dubbo School of Distance Education, REACH All Saints College – St Mary’s Campus, Camden Haven High School, Laurieton DUBBO Hay War Memorial High School, HAY Maitland Camden High School, CAMDEN Dunedoo Central School, DUNEDOO Heathcote High School, HEATHCOTE All Saints College, BATHURST Campbelltown Performing Arts High Dungog High School, DUNGOG Hennessy Catholic College, Young Alstonville High School, ALSTONVILLE School, CAMPBELLTOWN , ARMIDALE Henry Kendall High School, Ambarvale High School, CAMPBELLTOWN Canowindra High School, CANOWINDRA Eagle Vale High School, MINTO DC Heritage Christian School, PORT Aquinas College, MENAI Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School, BYRON Eden Marine High School, EDEN MACQUARIE Ardlethan Central School, Ardlethan BAY Edmund Rice College, WOLLONGONG Hillston Central School, HILLSTON Ariah Park Central School, ARIAH PARK Cardiff High School, CARDIFF , NARELLAN Holman Place School, Cowra , ARMIDALE Carenne School For Specifi c Purposes, Elizabeth Macarthur High School, Holy Spirit College, Bellambi Australian Technical College - Hunter, Bathurst NARELLAN Hopetown Special School, Wyong MAITLAND , CARINGBAH Elouera Special School, Cootamundra Hunter Institute - Cessnock Campus, Australian Technical College, PORT , TAMWORTH Cessnock MACQUARIE Emmanuel Anglican College, BALLINA Carroll College, Broulee Hunter Institute - Gosford Campus, Gosford Avondale Seventh Day Adventist High Endeavour Sports High School, Casino High School, CASINO School, COORANBONG CARINGBAH Hunter Institute - Wyong Campus, Wyong Cedars Christian College, UNANDERRA Ballina High School, BALLINA Engadine High School, Engadine Hunter River Community School, EAST Central Coast Adventist School, Erina MAITLAND Balranald Central School, BALRANALD , ERINA Central Coast Grammar School, ERINA , Heatherbrae Barellan Central School, BARELLAN Evans River Community School, EVANS HEIGHTS HEAD Hunter Valley Grammar School, EAST Barham High School, BARHAM , CESSNOCK MAITLAND , BATEHAVEN Charlton Christian College, Fassifern F - J Hurlstone Agricultural High School, Bathurst High School, BATHURST Chatham High School, Farrer Agricultural High School, GLENFIELD Batlow Technology School, BATLOW , TAMWORTH Illawarra Christian School - Cordeaux , Bede Polding College, WINDSOR SOUTH Christadelphian Heritage College, , FIGTREE UNANDERRA Bega High School, BEGA COORANBONG , FINLEY Illawarra Christian School - Tongarra , Bega Valley Christian College, Bega Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton Forbes High School, FORBES Albion Park Campus, Bega Cobar High School, COBAR High School, Illawarra Institute - Wollongong Campus, Bellingen High School, BELLINGEN North Wollongong Christian Community BERESFIELD Belmont High School, BELMONT School, BONVILLE , Illawarra Senior College, PORT KEMBLA Beverley Park SSP, CAMPBELLTOWN Coffs Harbour High School, COFFS G S Kidd Memorial School, GUNNEDAH Illawarra Sports High School , BERKELEY Billabong High School, CULCAIRN HARBOUR JETTY Gadara School, TUMUT , BANGOR Bishop Druitt College, COFFS HARBOUR Coffs Harbour Senior College, COFFS Gilgandra High School, GILGANDRA Induna Education And Training Unit, Sth , BLAXLAND HARBOUR Glen Innes High School, GLEN INNES Grafton Blayney High School, BLAYNEY Coleambally Central School, Glendale Technology High School, , INGLEBURN Blue Mountains Grammar School, COLEAMBALLY GLENDALE Inverell High School, INVERELL WENTWORTH FALLS Collarenebri Central School, Glenvale School, NARARA , RAYMOND Boggabilla Central School, BOGGABILLA COLLARENEBRI Gloucester High School, GLOUCESTER TERRACE Bomaderry High School, BOMADERRY , NORTH RICHMOND Goodooga Central School, GOODOOGA Ivanhoe Central School, Ivanhoe Bombala High School, BOMBALA Condobolin High School, CONDOBOLIN , TOUKLEY , NORTH Bonalbo Central School, BONALBO Coolah Central School, COOLAH Gosford Christian School, GOSFORD ALBURY Boorowa Central School, BOOROWA Coolamon Central School, COOLAMON , GOSFORD , MACQUARIE FIELDS Border Christian College, Thurgoona Coomealla High School, DARETON , GOULBURN James Sheahan Catholic High School, Bourke High School, BOURKE Coonabarabran High School, Grafton High School, GRAFTON ORANGE , BOWRAL COONABARABRAN Gralee School, Leeton John Paul College, COFFS HARBOUR Braidwood Central School, BRAIDWOOD Coonamble High School, COONAMBLE - Tuncurry Senior John Therry Catholic High School, Brewarrina Central School, BREWARRINA Cootamundra High School, Campus, Tuncurry CAMPBELLTOWN Water Secondary College, Woy COOTAMUNDRA Green Point Christian College, Kincumber Junee High School, JUNEE Woy Senior Campus, WOY WOY Corowa High School, COROWA Griffi th High School, GRIFFITH Broken Hill High School, BROKEN HILL , CORRIMAL EAST Gulargambone Central School, K - O Broughton Anglican College, Cowra High School, COWRA GULARGAMBONE Kadina High School, GOONELLABAH CAMPBELLTOWN Cronulla High School, CRONULLA Gulgong High School, GULGONG Kalinda School For Specifi c Purposes, Budawang School for Special Purposes, Crookwell High School, CROOKWELL Gundagai High School, GUNDAGAI Griffi th BUDAWANG , DAPTO Gunnedah High School, GUNNEDAH , DAPTO Bulahdelah Central School, BULAHDELAH De La Salle College Cronulla, CRONULLA Guyra Central School, GUYRA Kandos High School, KANDOS

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 12 1/06/11 12:43 PM Distance Education , MORUYA Shoalhaven Anglican School, Milton The Anglican College, Wagga Centre, , MOSS VALE Shoalhaven High School, NOWRA EAST Wagga Karabar High School, QUEANBEYAN Mount Annan High School, NARELLAN Singleton Christian College, SINGLETON The Scots School, ALBURY Katoomba High School, KATOOMBA , MT AUSTIN , SINGLETON The Scots School, BATHURST Keira Technology High School, FAIRY Mount Carmel High School, VARROVILLE Smith’s Hill High School, WOLLONGONG Thomas Reddall High School, MEADOW Mount St Patrick College, Snowy Mountains Grammar School , CAMPBELLTOWN Kelso High School, BATHURST Mount View High School, CESSNOCK Jindabyne , Salamander Bay Kempsey High School, KEMPSEY Mt Annan Christian College, Mt Annan South Grafton High School, SOUTH Tooleybuc Central School, TOOLEYBUC , KIAMA , MUDGEE GRAFTON Toormina High School, Toormina Kildare Catholic College , Mullumbimby High School, South Western Institute - Toronto High School, TORONTO , KINCUMBER MULLUMBIMBY Campbelltown Campus, Campbelltown Tottenham Central School, TOTTENHAM , KINGSCLIFF Mulwaree High School, GOULBURN Southern Cross Distance Education Centre, Trangie Central School, TRANGIE , ORANGE Mungindi Central School, MUNGINDI EAST BALLINA Trinity Catholic College Lismore - St Mary’s Kirrawee High School, KIRRAWEE Murray High School, QUEENSTOWN Southern Cross School, EAST BALLINA Campus, LISMORE , Kooringal Murrumburrah High School, HARDEN Southern Highlands Christian School, Trinity Catholic College, GOULBURN Bowral Korowal Senior School, LEURA , Tuggerah Lake Secondary College - The Kurri Kurri High School, KURRI KURRI MURWILLUMBAH Springwood High School, SPRINGWOOD Entrance Campus, LONG JETTY Kyogle High School, KYOGLE Muswellbrook High School, St Andrew’s Christian School, Clarenza via Tullamore Central School, TULLAMORE Grafton La Salle Academy, Lithgow MUSWELLBROOK Tullibigeal Central School, TULLIBIGEAL St Catherine’s College, SINGLETON Lake Cargelligo Central School, LAKE Nambucca Heads High School, Tumbarumba High School, TUMBARUMBA CARGELLIGO NAMBUCCA HEADS St Clare’s High School, TAREE , TUMUT Lake Illawarra High School, Warilla Narara Valley High School, NARARA St Columba’s High School, SPRINGWOOD Tweed River High School, TWEED HEADS Lake Macquarie High School, BOORAGUL Narooma High School, NAROOMA St Edward’s Christian Brothers College, SOUTH EAST GOSFORD Lake Munmorah High School, Narrabri High School, NARRABRI Tweed Valley College, MURWILLUMBAH MUNMORAH Narrandera High School, NARRANDERA St Francis De Sales Regional High School, LEETON Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School, Narromine High School, NARROMINE U - Z St Gregory’s College, CAMPBELLTOWN , ULLADULLA WARNERVALE New England Girls’ School, Armidale St John Bosco College, Engadine Ungarie Central School, UNGARIE Lakeside Christian High School, Tweed Nimbin Central School, NIMBIN St John the Evangelist High School, Uralla Central School, URALLA Heads West Central School, NORFOLK NOWRA , LEETON ISLAND Urana Central School, URANA St John’s College Dubbo, EAST DUBBO Leumeah Technology High School, North Coast Institute - Taree Campus, , VINCENTIA LEUMEAH Taree St John’s College Woodlawn, LISMORE Wadalba Community School, WADALBA Lightning Ridge Central School, Lightning Northlakes High School, SAN REMO St Joseph’s Catholic College, Gosford East , Griffi th Ridge Nowra Anglican College , BOMADERRY St Joseph’s Catholic High School, ALBION Wagga Wagga Christian College, SOUTH PARK Lindisfarne Anglican School, Terranora Nowra Christian Community School, Nowra WAGGA WAGGA St Joseph’s College, BANORA POINT Lisarow High School, LISAROW Nowra Technology High School, NOWRA Wagga Wagga Technology High School, St Joseph’s High School, ABERDEEN WAGGA WAGGA Lithgow High School, LITHGOW Nyngan High School, NYNGAN St Mary Star of the Sea College, Walcha Central School, WALCHA Trinity Catholic College, LISMORE Oak Flats High School, OAK FLATS WOLLONGONG Walgett Distance Education Centre, Lockhart Central School, LOCKHART Oaklands Central School, OAKLANDS St MaryÆs College Gunnedah, Gunedah WALGETT Lucas Heights Community School, Barden Oberon High School, OBERON St Mary’s High School, CASINO Walgett High School, WALGETT Ridge O’Connor Catholic High School, ARMIDALE St Patrick’s College Campbelltown, Warialda High School, WARIALDA Lumen Christi Catholic College, Pambula Orange Christian School, ORANGE CAMPBELLTOWN , Barrack Heights Macarthur Anglican School, Camden Orange High School, ORANGE Macintyre High School, INVERELL St Patrick’s College Sutherland, Kirrawee , WARNERS BAY , COFFS HARBOUR DC Mackillop Catholic College, WYONG Warrawong High School, WARRAWONG , BOWRAL St Paul’s College, WALLA WALLA MacKillop College, BATHURST Warren Central School, WARREN , TAMWORTH St Paul’s College Kempsey, WEST MacKillop Senior College, PORT Wauchope High School, WAUCHOPE KEMPSEY MACQUARIE Wee Waa High School, WEE WAA P - T St Paul’s High School, Boolaroo , MACKSVILLE Parameadows School, NORTH Wellington High School, WELLINGTON St Pauls International College, MOSS VALE Maclean High School, MACLEAN WOLLONGONG West Wyalong High School, WEST St Peter’s Anglican College - Broulee, Macleay Vocational College, SOUTH , PARKES WYALONG MORUYA KEMPSEY Peak Hill Central School, PEAK HILL Western Institute - Cowra Campus, Cowra St Peter’s Catholic College, TUGGERAH Macquarie Anglican Grammar School, Peel Technology High School, WEST Western Institute - Orange Campus, Orange St Philip’s Christian College - Port Dubbo TAMWORTH Westport Technology High School, PORT Stephens, SALAMANDER BAY Macquarie Fields High School, Macquarie Peterborough School For Specifi c MACQUARIE St Stanislaus’ College, BATHURST Fields Purposes, Warilla Wewak Street School, ALBURY NORTH Summerland Christian College, Magdalene Catholic High School, Narellan Picton High School, PICTON Wilcannia Central School, WILCANNIA GOONELLABAH Maitland Grossman High School, EAST Plc Armidale, Armidale Willans Hill School For Specifi c Purposes, Sutherland , MAITLAND Wagga Wagga Port Hacking High School, MIRANDA SUTHERLAND , EAST MAITLAND Willyama High School, BROKEN HILL High School, PORT Swansea High School, CAVES BEACH Manilla Central School, MANILLA MACQUARIE Wilson Park School For Specifi c Purposes, Sydney Institute - Sutherland College - Marian Catholic College, Griffi th Lismore Portland Central School, PORTLAND Gymea Campus, Gymea Marian College Kenthurst, ROUND Windsor High School, MCGRATHS HILL Quandialla Central School, QUANDIALLA Sylvania High School, SYLVANIA CORNER Wingham High School, WINGHAM , QUEANBEYAN Tamworth Anglican College, Tamworth Mary Brooksbank School, ROSEMEADOW , WINMALEE Quirindi High School, QUIRINDI , SOUTH Mater Dei Catholic College, WAGGA Wollondilly Anglican College, TAHMOOR Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes TAMWORTH WAGGA Wollongong High School of the Performing Richmond High School, RICHMOND Tangara School For Special Purposes, Mater Dei School, CAMDEN Arts, FAIRY MEADOW Richmond River High School, LISMORE Mittagong McAuley Catholic College, GRAFTON Wollumbin High School, Murwillumbah Riverina Institute - Albury Campus, Taree Christian Community School, Taree McCarthy Catholic College - Senior Woodenbong Central School, ALBURY , TAREE Campus, WEST TAMWORTH WOODENBONG Riverina Institute - Wagga Wagga Campus, Temora High School, TEMORA Melville High School, SOUTH KEMPSEY , WOOLGOOLGA Wagga Wagga Tenterfi eld High School, TENTERFIELD Menai High School, ILLAWONG Woolooware High School, WOOLOOWARE Robert Townson High School, RABY Terrigal High School, TERRIGAL Mendooran Central School, Mendooran Woonona High School, WOONONA Rutherford Technology High School, The Armidale School, ARMIDALE Menindee Central School, MENINDEE RUTHERFORD Wycliffe Christian School, Warrimoo The Canobolas Rural Technology High Merriwa Central School, MERRIWA Wyong Technology High School, WYONG Sapphire Coast Anglican College, BEGA School, EAST ORANGE Minerva Ssp, Sutherland Xavier Catholic College, Ballina Sarah Redfern High School, MINTO The Crescent School For Specifi c Molong Central School, MOLONG Scone Grammar School, SCONE Purposes, Goulburn Xavier High School , ALBURY Monaro High School, COOMA NORTH , SCONE The , Yanco Agricultural High School, YANCO Moree Secondary College, Albert Street Shearwater - The Mullumbimby Steiner GRENFELL Yass High School, YASS Campus, Moree School, Mullumbimby The Illawarra Grammar School, FIGTREE Yeoval Central School, YEOVAL Morisset High School, MORISSET Shepherds Park School, WAGGA WAGGA The Jannali High School, JANNALI Young High School, YOUNG

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UOW College 1/06/11 12:43PM “Overcoming challenges is what makes life meaningful. If you get a second chance, you should grab it. UOWC gave me the stepping stone I needed to get to university and where I want to be in life.”

Jessica Sparks - STEP to UOW STEP to UOW graduate Application Checklist

Application Form STEP to UOW application form is available by calling UniAdvice or visiting www.uowcollege.edu.au

Additional Attach certifi ed copies of your academic transcripts, and documentation explaining your disadvantage as Documentation listed on the application form.

Terms and Conditions Read and understand the terms and conditions, refund policy information on the application.

Citizenship Attach a certifi ed copy of Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency or Humanitarian Visa.

Request for All Step to UOW places are government suppported, therefore a student is not required to pay an amount Commonwealth upfront. Support

UniAdvice Address Please send your completed application to: STEP to UOW UniAdvice Building 36 University of Wollongong 2 Northfi elds Avenue Wollongong NSW 2522

Make appointment Students wishing to undertake part-time study must specify this with a student at enrolment and must meet with a student advisor upon advisor if choosing enrolment to discuss their enrolment pattern. part-time study

The STEP to UOW program will support you every step of the way: • You will have direct interaction with your lecturers and tutors • You will have easy access to the equipment and facilities you require • You can build a great social network of people with the same interests as you • You can immerse yourself in a learning environment, and achieve your objectives at your desired pace

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WCA017 StepToBro.indd 15 1/06/11 12:43 PM Student No (office use only) Enquiry No (office use only) A STEP TO UOW PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

1. PERSONAL DETAILS (USE BLOCK LETTERS)

Title: Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other Gender: Male Female

Family Name*

First Name*

Former Family Name (if applicable) Date of Birth: ddmmyyyy

Have you previously made an application to undertake or been enrolled in a course at UOW College or the University of Wollongong?

Yes No If YES, please give your student number

Are you an Australian citizen* Yes No

Are you Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander? Yes No

Are you a Permanent Resident of Australia?* YES. Date of Permanent Residency: ddmmyyPermanent Visa Catagory

NO

Citizenship

Country of Birth: Current country of residence (if different from country of birth)

*Certified proof of citizenship or permanent residency will be required prior to enrolment.

Mailing address Home address (if different from mailing address) PO Box or Street Address PO Box or Street Address

Suburb/Town Suburb/Town

State/Province Postcode State/Province Postcode

Country Country

Telephone Country code Area code Number Telephone Country code Area code Number

Mobile Mobile

Prior to enrolment correspondence will normally be sent to your email address, if applicable. Email Email

2. UNIVERSITY DEGREE PREFERENCE

Course application 1st Preference Course Name Specialisation

2nd Preference Course Name** Specialisation

3rd Preference Course Name** Specialisation

**Second and third preferences will only be considered if unsuccessful with your first choice.

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WWCACA 017017 StepAppForm.inddStepAppForm.indd 3 330/05/110/05/11 2:522:52 PMPM 3. EQUITY CRITERIA TICK RELEVANT BOXES Statement and Support Documents specific information about your Personal Refer to this page in the Guide for Office use only boxes. Equity criteria – Tick relevant Instructions 1. Tick the box (shaded column) that identifies the type of disadvantage that applies to you. You can tick more than one box, if relevant. 2. Provide details of the criteria you are claiming in your Personal Statement on Page 3. Other supporting documents may be required depending on criteria. 3. Remember to attach the relevant supporting documents in support of your claims. Note: All information supplied regarding equity criteria is strictly confidential.

1. Financial Hardship:

A Centrelink Youth Allowance/Austudy/Abstudy. p8

Other Centrelink income and asset tested entitlements: this does not include Family Assistance. All Centrelink B documentation must be in your name. p8

C Exceptional financial circumstances (not receiving Centrelink payments but below the threshold for these benefits). p9 2. Disrupted Schooling: Attended three or more secondary schools during Years 10, 11 and 12, not including moving from junior to senior A school. p9

Moved from interstate after beginning Year 11. B p9

Have English as your first language but started school in Australia after the beginning of Year 11. C p9

Missed long periods of secondary schooling for reasons other than medical. D p9

Missed periods of secondary schooling or experienced severe interruptions to studies due to refugee status. E p9

F Attend a school that is supported by the Priority Schools Funding Program, or similar program. p9 3. Home Environment and Responsibilities (Severe Family Disruption):

Death of an immediate family member or the death of a close friend during Years 11 or 12. A p10

B Diagnosis of life-threatening illness or severe illness/disability of an immediate family member. p10

Divorce or separation of parents during Years 11 or 12. C p10

D Criminal proceedings. p10 4. Home Environment and Responsibilities (Adverse Study Conditions):

Crowded living conditions at home. A p10

B Significant or deliberate interference to studies by family members. p10 5. Home Environment and Responsibilities (Excessive Family Responsibilities):

A Excessive home or family responsibility including care of children/other family members. p10

Work requirements to support family and/or responsibility to work in family business. B p11 6. English Language Difficulty:

A Originated from a non-English speaking country and began your education in an Australian high school in Years 11 or 12. p11

Originated from a non-English speaking country and began your education in an Australian High School in Year 7 or B later, and English is not the language spoken at home. p11 7. Long-term Condition or Ongoing Effects of Abuse: Severe long-term or recurrent medical condition/illness or a learning, physical, psychiatric or other disability; or A abuse e.g. domestic violence, emotional abuse, physical abuse. p11

Office use only

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WWCACA 017017 StepAppForm.inddStepAppForm.indd 4 330/05/110/05/11 2:522:52 PMPM 4. PERSONAL STATEMENT

Personal Statement In a brief statement describe the nature of disadvantage you believe has adversely affected your schooling. You may address more than one if relevant. Make sure you include specific details of each type of disadvantage that affected your education and how you feel this type of disadvantage has impacted on your academic performance during your study in Years 11 and 12. Reminder: If you have ticked several types of disadvantage in your application you will need to provide a brief statement for each one. Refer to pages 3-5 in the Application Guide for specific information about what to include for each type of disadvantage.

Personal Statement, eg, 1a Financial Hardship (Centrelink Youth Allowance/Austudy/Abstudy)

Personal Statement

Attach additional pages if you need to address further criteria. Reminder: Ensure you include supporting documentation for each criterian. The University of Wollongong is unable to assess your application if you do not provide this information. All applicants wishing to progress into the Bachelor of Nursing or a course offered by the Faculty of Education need to include with their application a separate written statement addressing the criteria listed on page 5.

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WWCACA 017017 StepAppForm.inddStepAppForm.indd 5 330/05/110/05/11 2:522:52 PMPM 5. CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF SUPPORT > The Confidential Statement must explain how the disadvantage you have experienced has affected your academic performance in Years 11 and 12. > The responsible person who completes this statement must provide information for all three parts (A, B and C) and where appropriate should include information about your level of educational performance prior to the event. > To be completed and signed by a responsible person who can support your case. Examples of a responsible person are a principal, year adviser, careers adviser, doctor, lawyer, social worker, religious or community leader. This person must not be related to you. > The Medical Statement and the Confidential Statement must NOT be completed by the same person. > Applications will not be assessed without this statement

Family Name

First Name

A. Educational Disadvantage(s) How long have you been aware of the educational disadvantage/s described by the applicant?

Months/Years

Describe how any disadvantage has affected the applicant’s studies.

Impact: How severe has the impact of the disadvantage been on the applicant’s educational performance?

None Slight Moderate Considerable Extreme

B. Academic Performance and Potential Are there any factors which you feel would assist in a favourable consideration of this application (eg, student’s academic performance or potential for tertiary study)?

C. Details of the Responsible Person (They may be contracted regarding this application).

Name (print)

Position/Occupation

Name of organisation (if applicable)

Telephone Fax

Signature Date

Business stamp or seal (if applicable)

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WWCACA 017017 StepAppForm.inddStepAppForm.indd 6 330/05/110/05/11 2:522:52 PMPM 6. MEDICAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Medical Impact Statement > Must be completed by a health professional who is familiar with your condition. > The Medical Statement must be completed if you are claiming eligibility with regards to personal illness/disability. > Examples of a health professional are a medical practitioner, psychologist or specialist. This person must not be related to you. > The Medical Statement and the Confidential Statement must NOT be completed by the same person.

Family Name

First Name

A. Medical Condition/Disability/Ongoing Effects of Abuse Describe the condition affecting the applicant.

How long has the applicant been affected by the disability/illness?

Less than 6 months 6–11 months 1–2 years More than 2 years How many times have you seen the applicant during the past two years about his/her disability/illness?

B. Effect on studies State any medication the applicant is using and the effect this is likely to have had on his/her studies.

Comment on other ways in which the applicant’s disability/illness or abuse may have affected his/her ability to study.

Impact: How severe has the impact of the disadvantage been on the applicant’s educational performance?

None Slight Moderate Considerable Extreme

C. Details of the Health Professional

Name (print)

Position/Occupation Reg/Prov. No.

Telephone Fax

Signature Date

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7. CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS Original or certified copies of academic records, marksheets or transcripts for studies previously undertaken must be provided with this application. Official certified English translations are also required for documents in another language. The transcript must show all subjects undertaken, grades obtained (including failures) and stages reached or qualifications gained. Evidence of graduate status should indicate that the academic requirements of the course have been completed or that the award has been conferred. You must provide full details if you have been excluded or are liable for exclusion from any institution. A photocopied document must be certified as a true copy of the original by anyone who is currently employed as: Checklist > An authorised officer in the admissions office at any tertiary institution Have you provided: > Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, or the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, or the All of the supporting documents required? National Institute of Accountants, or the Association of Taxation Certified copy of ATAR? and Management Accountants, or Registered Tax Agent > Bank Branch Manager (excluding bank travel centres) Certified copy of HSC results? > Barrister, Solicitor or Patent Attorney Certified copy of Year 11 results? > Police Officer of the rank of Sergeant or above > Post Office Manager Personal contact details (eg, correct mailing address, telephone > Principal of either an Australian high school or primary school and mobile number, etc.)? > A Justice of the Peace. Certified proof of citizenship, Permanent Residency or visa status

The person certifying the photocopies must: > write on the copy: This appears to be a true copy of the original document sighted by me; and > sign the document; and > print the following details: name; address; contact telephone number; profession or occupation; date verified; and > affix the official stamp or seal of the verifier’s organisation on the copy, if the organisation has such a stamp. Applications will be held on file for a period of no longer than 12 months.

8. APPLICANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS If you have a disability and require advice or assistance with your studies, please contact the Disability Liaison Officers, telephone 02 4221 3445 or online www.uow.edu.au/student/services/ds. You can also contact a College Student Advisor to discuss the assistance you will require your study at UOW College.

9. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Are you in receipt of Centerlink payments? Yes No.

a) Write your Centrelink Reference Number (CRN) here.

b) What type of means-tested Commonwealth income support payment are you receiving? Please tick relevant box below. We will use your CRN to request Centrelink to electronically provide a statement of information so that we can assess your application.

Youth Allowance, living at home Disability Support Pension

Youth Allowance, living away from the home Parenting Payment

Youth Allowance, independent Carer Payment

Austudy Other, please specify:

ABSTUDY

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Centrelink income confirmation – this must be completed as part of this section. This consent will be used for the sole purpose of authorising Centrelink to provide information to UOW College and University of Wollongong (UOW College/UOW), to assess your eligibility in relation to concessions or services provided by UOW College/UOW.

I ______(PRINT YOUR FULL NAME) Authorise Centrelink to electronically provide a statement to UOW College/UOW, to assist in the assessment of my entitlement to services from UOW College/UOW. I understand the information provided by Centrelink may include, where relevant, current or historical details of payments received, dependants, Centrelink deductions, income, assets and confirmation of my current address. I understand that this authority, once signed, is effective only for that period I am a customer of UOW College/UOW. I understand that this authority, which is ongoing, can be revoked at any time by giving notice to UOW College/UOW. I understand that I will be able to obtain a written copy of the Statements at any time form either UOW College/UOW or Centrelink. A brochure is available from Centrelink that provides more details about the Centrelink Confirmation services or on Cenrelink’s website at http://www.centrelink.gov.au

Signature ______Date______

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WWCACA 017017 StepAppForm.inddStepAppForm.indd 8 330/05/110/05/11 2:522:52 PMPM 10. DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE 1. I declare that all the information I have given in this application is true and correct. 2. I declare that the signature on this form is my signature, and has not been signed on my behalf by another person, including my agent or sponsor. 3. I agree to tell UOW College/University of Wollongong (UOW College/UOW) immediately if there is any change to the information I have given in this application. 4. I understand UOW College/UOW may vary or reverse any decision made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information which I or my agent/sponsor may have provided. 5. I declare that I have not been excluded or subject to disciplinary action at any tertiary institution. 6. I understand that UOW College/UOW may obtain official records from any educational institution I have previously attended 7. I authorise any institution or organisation named on any document provided as evidence of my qualifications or work experience OR which are named in section 4 or 5 of my application, to release to UOW College/UOW any personal information which they may hold about me for the purpose of verification of my supporting documents. 8. I authorise the UOW College/UOW to release any personal information they may hold about me to any other educational institution which is seeking to verify my student conduct or academic record for the purpose of determining my eligibility for admission to, or enrolment at, that institution. 9. I understand that any information provided to UOW College/UOW may be made available to Australian Commonwealth and state government departments and agencies, pursuant to UOW College/UOW’s obligations under Australian or state law, including the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code. This information may also be made available to any company or organisation in which the UOW College/UOW arranges a private or public work placement or practicum. This information includes, but is not limited to, changes to my enrolment and any breach of a student visa condition relating to attendance or satisfactory academic performance. 10. I understand and accept the terms and conditions in the UOW College/UOW Privacy and General Consent and Disclosure Statement including the Commonwealth Informed Consent Statement which can be viewed at http://wca.uow.edu.au/international/apply/index.html 11. By nominating an agent, as listed in the “contact address for correspondence”, to represent me in my application to UOW College/UOW, I agree to the release of all information relating to my application and subsequent enrolment at UOW College/UOW to my nominated agent, until such time as this nomination is revoked by me in writing. 12. If the payment for my course is made by a sponsor (a third party paying my tuition fees or nominated by me as my sponsor), I agree to the release of all information to my sponsor regarding my application and subsequent enrolment including my subject results, progress reports, and enrolment details (including contact details). TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN AUSTRALIA 13. I agree to advise UOW College/UOW of any studies that I am undertaking or will undertake at any period with another provider which coincides with a period of study I am applying to undertake or undertake at UOW College/UOW. I understand that should I have obligations to another provider UOW College/UOW is unable to offer me enrolment. I understand that I must present any documents requested by UOW College/UOW to confirm my status. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS 14. I have read and understand the UOW College/UOW’s Cancellations and Refund Policy at www.uowcollege.edu.au/refund and at www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/ FeesPolicy.pdf VISA OBLIGATIONS 15. As the holder of a student visa, I understand and agree to abide by the requirements of the student visa, including, but not limited to the following: > I understand that if I have a school-aged dependant, I will be required to pay full fees if enrolled in either a government or non-government school > I must enrol in a study pattern that allows me to complete my course within the course duration set on my Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) > I agree to advise UOW College/UOW on arrival of my address and telephone number in Australia and of any change in my contact details 16. If I am not the holder of a student visa, I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the visa I hold permits me to undertake the program of study in which I enrol at UOW College/UOW. WHILE YOU ARE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY 17. I agree to be bound by all the Rules and Regulations and any relevant policies of UOW College/UOW. 18. I understand that I am fully responsible for my education and living expenses while studying at UOW College/UOW. APPLICABLE LAW 19. I understand that these terms are governed by the laws of and I agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales. CONSENT: I hereby undertake to abide by the University of Wollongong Act 1989 and with the By Laws and Rules of UOW College/UOW. I understand that UOW College/UOW may have a need to verify the information I have supplied and thus it may exchange data with other institutions for this purpose. I further understand that UOW College/UOW deals with regulatory bodies and also includes a number of separate entities, any of which may be granted all or part of this information to assist students in their work at UOW College/UOW.

WARNING: It is an offence to submit fraudulent documentation in support of a Course Application. Where fraudulent documents are detected the application will be rejected; any offer of enrolment will be withdrawn; and the matter may be reported to ICAC; the Police; and DIAC.

Applicant’s Signature Date

Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature (if applicant under 18 years of age) Date Unsigned applications will not be processed. Applications must be signed by the applicant personally. A third party must not sign on the applicant’s behalf.

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Academic Unit to Complete Comments Student Number Family Name Given Name 1. Is Admission recommended Yes No

2. For the degree of

3. Commencing Year

Session Autumn Spring Summer

Faculty/UniAdvice Approval

Approved Date University of Wollongong 2nd Offer University of Wollongong 1st Offer Course code Department Course code Department Admission basis Major Admission basis Major Status CPs Status CPs Letter type Course length Letter type Course length Year Session Year Session Offer subject to:

Notes/conditions: Offer subject to: Notes/conditions:

Checked by:

Checked by:

UOW College Pathway Offer

Admission Course code basis

Course Status

Intake

Offer subject to:

The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure that the information contained in this form is correct at the time of production (June, 2011). However sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Applicants should check with the University at the time of application/enrolment whether any later information is available.

University of Wollongong CRICOS: 00102E. UOW College is a registered business name of ITC Education Limited ABN 14 105 312 329. CRICOS No. 02723D.

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For more information

UniAdvice Building 36 University of Wollongong 2 Northfi elds Avenue NSW 2522 Australia Tel: 1300 367 869 Fax: 02 4221 3233 Email: [email protected] Web: www.uowcollege.edu.au

UOW College attempts to ensure information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (June, 2011); however, sections may be amended without notice by the College in response to changing circumstances of for any other reason. Applicants should check with the College at the time of application/enrolment whether any later information is available. UOW College Australia CRICOS No. 02723D. University of Wollongong CRICOS No. 00102E. UOW College is a trading division of ITC Education limited (ABN 14 105 312 329) which is wholly owned by ITC Ltd (ABN 77 002 882 064) – an enterprise of the University of Wollongong.

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