There are additional factors you and your child should consider when applying for university. These include:
- scholarships
- early entry and extra ATAR points
- alternative entry paths
- where to live
- taking a gap year
- doing a bridging course
Rewards
We have a diverse range of scholarships, which can ease the financial pressure of attending university. Our scholarships reward academic and sporting excellence, as well as community involvement, indigenous students or simply for relocating to Wollongong.
If your son or daughter is a high-achieving student and wants to get more out of their university experience, they may be able to fast-track their degree and benefit from one-on-one mentoring and special access to resources through the Dean’s Scholar Program.
Early Entry and Extra ATAR Points
They may also be able to benefit from other special UOW schemes:
- Early Entry – guarantee a spot at uni before sitting the HSC
- Points to UOW – extra ATAR points for students who did well in HSC subjects relevant to their degree
- Bonus Points – extra ATAR points for students who are already locals
- Special access – for those who didn’t achieve their desired ATAR score because they were disadvantaged at school
Alternative Entry Paths
Wollongong College Australia (WCA) offers university preparation programs for those who do not gain direct access to university. Entry to UOW is guaranteed when the course is completed successfully. There is a range of alternative entry paths to suit where they are at in life.
Sound sleep
Living@UOW is a great part of the UOW experience, so if your child is moving to Wollongong to attend university and would like to live at UOW they will also need to apply for accommodation before the November 30 deadline for Session 1 (Autumn Session).
Gap year
If they are considering taking a year off before starting university (gap year), they should also consider the opportunities for international travel while they are at university.
Bridging courses
If your child has enrolled in a degree and needs background in an area they didn’t cover at school, they can complete a UOW bridging course prior to starting lectures and tutorials. We offer bridging courses in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
There is further information available on applying for Bridging courses.
Phone UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 or email uniadvice@uow.edu.au.
Students with an offer of admission to UOW can register for a bridging course during enrolment. Bridging courses do not resolve prerequisite problems.
