We know that if you’ve done well in relevant HSC subjects, you’ll be better prepared for university. With Points to UOW, you can score up to three extra points for doing well in subjects relevant to your UOW degree.
Eligibility
You must be eligible to receive a ATAR (or equivalent), complete your HSC in the year prior to admission and complete relevant subjects. Points to UOW are awarded only for UOW undergraduate degrees that start in the Autumn Session.
Application
It’s all automatic! The Points to UOW program is facilitated via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)—if you have a UAC preference for a UOW course and your performance in an HSC subject is in the specified band, points will be automatically added for that UOW preference.
How many extra points?
You can earn a maximum of three extra points for each UOW preference. The number of points awarded is specific to each individual UOW undergraduate course, so if you select several UOW degrees as preferences, you may have a different admission ranking for each preference, depending on which HSC subjects you complete and your results in each subject.
Points to UOW, Bonus Points AND special access
You can receive all three benefits. If you live in the UOW ‘drawing area’, you may gain additional Bonus Points.
If you have been disadvantaged in Years 11 and/or 12 you can also apply for the Educational Access Scheme and STEP to UOW
How Points to UOW helps:
The applicants below complete the NSW HSC in 2008. For each applicant you can see the HSC courses undertaken, the performance band achieved and the applicant's overall performance as measured by the ATAR.
Chris has a ATAR of 89
| Chris' HSC Course | Chris' Performance Bands |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Band 6 |
| English Advanced | Band 4 |
| Mathematics | Band 5 |
| Geography | Band 4 |
| Legal Studies | Band 4 |
| Modern History | Band 5 |
Chris' UAC preferences at UOW
| UAC Code | UOW Degree | Points to UOW | Admission rank with Points to UOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 756100 | B Law | Max of 3 | 92 |
| 757646 | B Exercise Science & Nutrition | 2 | 91 |
