Enrolment

Enrolment is the process by which you accept your offer of a place in a degree. Once you've enrolled, it means that you have officially become a student of the University of Sydney. Students are required to come to uni in person to enrol. You will receive information about enrolment when you receive your offer letter from UAC.

After you receive your offer from UAC you will need to:

1. Find your enrolment session
2. Prepare to enrol
3. Go to your enrolment session

1. Find your enrolment session

You will be able to find your enrolment session using the enrolment finder.

Take note of your enrolment session and remember to show up at uni on your allotted enrolment day!

2. Prepare to enrol

Use the Faculty of Science Handbook to learn about your degree and the units of study available to you in your degree. (At the University of Sydney, subjects are known as Units of Study.)
You can also look at units offered by other faculties.
For more details on particular units of study, go to the School websites.
Write down the units of study you are thinking of enrolling in, and bring this with you on enrolment day. You will be able to speak to advisors about whether these are the right units of study for you and your degree.
The majority of science students must study mathematics. To decide what level of first-year maths is appropriate for you, check the School of Mathematics and Statistics First-Year Units Guide. If you are thinking about taking advanced maths, try out the School of Mathematics self-test.
If you are a domestic student, learn more about how to pay for your place by learning about HECS-HELP.

3. Go to your enrolment session

Enrolment Site: Law School Building, Camperdown Campus
Dates: Monday 25 January - Friday 29 January 2010
Times: You will be informed which session to attend. You must attend your allotted session.

We expect you to arrive at enrolment having already researched your degree in the Science Handbook. This will make it easier for you to understand everything that happens at enrolment.

What happens at enrolment?

The following is generally what happens at a typical enrolment session:

Step 1: Enrolment desk
Collect your enrolment form and enrolment package

Step 2: Enrolment presentation
Proceed to the lecture theatre to listen to the enrolment presentation

Step 3: Choosing units of study and departmental advice
> Consult the Science Handbook to choose your units of study
> Consult departmental advisors about your choices
> Obtain permission from departmental advisors for any special permission required
> Complete your enrolment form
> Check that the information printed on your enrolment form is correct

Step 4: Check desk
Proceed to the Check Desk with your completed enrolment form and HECS form. Here, an enrolment officer will check to see if your enrolment forms are correct.

Step 5: Faculty enrolment
Proceed to the enrolment room where your details and unit of study choices will be officially recorded on the University's record system

Step 6: Payment/Student Card collection
Proceed to the payment site to finalise your enrolment. This is where you will pay for any fees and student contributions towards your degree.

What you should bring with you on enrolment day

Acceptable photo identification - driver's licence, passport or proof of age card
Your UAC offer letter
Your HSC results for individual subjects if you intend to enrol in advanced Units of Study
Your Unit of Study (subject) choices
Personal/Bank Cheque or Credit Card if you plan to pay up-front (see the Student Centre website). Cheques must be made out to “The University of Sydney”
Tax File Number (TFN) if you intend to defer your HECS-HELP payments
A blue or black pen

If you can't be there in person ...

If, for any reason, you are unable to attend the University of Sydney on enrolment day, then a friend or family member can act as your proxy and enrol on your behalf.

Please ensure that your proxy has all the necessary details, information and money needed to successfully complete your enrolment as well as a completed proxy form. You can download the proxy form and proxy enrolment check list here. Alternatively, a signed, clearly stated letter giving authority to your proxy to enrol on your behalf will also be accepted.

Checklist - what to give your proxy:

the name of the specific course (degree) you wish to study and its corresponding UAC course code
a list of your unit of study choices (subjects) for a full year of study. To help you pick your units of study, check out the Science Handbook. (In case you want to alter your choice of subjects, you can do so via the process called Enrolment Variation which happens in February.)
your current postal address details (the University will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment within one week of enrolment)
if you are a permanent resident, you will need to provide the date permanent residency was granted
a method to pay tuition fees (if applicable). Payments can be made by credit card (Mastercard, Diners, American Express or Visa), EFTPOS, cheque or money order. Cash payments cannot be made.
the time, date and location of enrolment
the completed proxy form (pdf)
any other information or documentation specific to the faculty's enrolment requirements
a blue or black pen

Your proxy will return from the enrolment day with some enrolment paperwork that only you can do. Come visit the Student Centre, in the Wentworth Building, as soon as possible to finalise these issues.

Outstanding requirements may include:

completing and signing your Commonwealth Assistance form (if applicable)
collecting your student card
presenting any original documentary evidence as required by the University

Information for mobility-impaired students or students with prams

Mobility-impaired students, or students requiring pram access at enrolment, should contact the Student Services Manager prior to their allotted enrolment day, on (02) 9351 5388.

Faculty of Science