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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find out the contact details for my Lecturer/Subject Coordinator?
- My enrolment in one of my subjects shows “provisional”. What does this mean and how do I have it removed?
- How do I make an appointment with the Sub Dean?
- What are my course details?
- How do I find the General Schedule?
- Where do I collect my assignment from?
- How do I know what subjects to enrol in?
- Where do I take my supporting documents for Academic Consideration?
- How do I reduce my study workload?
- Where can I go for assistance with my studies?
- How do I apply for a Leave of Absence?
- Are there any deadlines I need to be aware of?
- How do I gain advanced standing for subjects I have already completed to count towards my current course?
- School of Health Sciences FAQs
- School of Psychology FAQs
- Current Students FAQs
How do I find out the contact details for my Lecturer/Subject Coordinator?
You can find details for your Lecturer or Subject Coordinator by searching the staff directory in the contacts page http://www.uow.edu.au/about/contacts/index.html on the UOW Website.
My enrolment in one of my subjects shows “provisional”. What does this mean and how do I have it removed?
Many second and third year subjects offered by the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences have prerequisites. Students who have enrolled in a subject but do not meet the prerequisites for that subject will show a provisional enrolment status. In order to have the provisional status changed to enrol on your academic record you should apply for a waiver of the prerequisite by filling out an “Academic Approval - Waiver of Provisional Status” form which is available online through SOLS. Once you have filled this in, you need to hand the form in at HBS Central, Level 1, Building 41 Wollongong Campus. You will be notified via SOLS once the form has been processed and whether the waiver has been approved.
How do I make an appointment with the Sub Dean?
You only need to make an appointment with the Sub Dean if you need to get information or sort out an issue that cannot be given/dealt with by your Subject or Course Coordinator. To make an appointment with the Sub Dean contact HBS Central on (02)4221 3492 or visit us at HBS Central, Level 1, Building 41 Wollongong Campus. Please note that students so not need to make an appointment with the Sub Dean to have a form signed by him/her. Just hand in your form at HBS Central who will arrange a signature for you.
You can find out your course details by looking at the online handbook on the UOW Website http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/index.html. Remember when looking for your course details, look at the handbook for the year you started your course.
How do I find the General Schedule?
The general schedule can be accessed via the Current Students Webpage on the UOW Website http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/uggeneralschedules/index.html.
Where do I collect my assignment from?
You need to collect your assignments from your subject coordinator or tutor. HBS Central takes submitted assignments for the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health and the School of Health Sciences but do not give marked assignments back.
How do I know what subjects to enrol in?
To find out what subjects you need to enrol into for each session you can look at your course on the online course handbook http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/index.html. Remember to select the handbook for the year you started your course. If you are still unsure after looking at the course handbook about what subjects to enrol in then you can contact your Course Coordinator for advice.
Where do I take my supporting documents for Academic Consideration?
Any supporting documentation you may have for your Academic Consideration needs to go to Student Central, Building 17 Wollongong Campus.
How do I reduce my study workload?
If you are a domestic student you do not need to get approval to reduce your study load. You must be enrolled in at least one subject each session to remain in your course or apply for a leave of absence if you are unable to enrol in any subjects. If you need to withdraw from any subjects make sure this is done prior to the census date to avoid receiving financial and academic penalties.
If you are an international student it is compulsory for you to have a full time study load. If you wish to apply to reduce your study load you will need to complete an “Application to Reduce Study Load” form. This is an online form through SOLS found at the following link http://www.uow.edu.au/student/forms/UOW008135.html#International.
Where can I go for assistance with my studies?
The University provides a number of services for students experiencing difficulties or requiring assistance with their studies. If you are experiencing problems, you are encouraged to seek advice from any of the following services:
- Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
- Learning Development Centre
- Disability Services
- Counselling Services
- Student Support Advisers (SSA) – for the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences they are:
Jenny Walsh
(School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health and School of Health Sciences)
Ph: 4221 5332, Email: jenwalsh@uow.edu.au, Room: 41.230.
Michelle Collis
(School of Psychology)
Ph: 4221 5297, Email: mcollis@uow.edu.au, Room 41.168a.
How do I apply for a Leave of Absence?
Domestic students need to apply by completing the “Application for Leave of Absence - Domestic Students” form which can be found on the Current Students webpage on the UOW Website at the following link http://www.uow.edu.au/student/forms/UOW008135.html. Please ensure you read the policy on leave of absence before applying. Tthis can be found at the same link as the form. Once you have read the policy and have completed filling out the form you can hand the form in at HBS Central, Level 1, Building 41 Wollongong Campus to be processed. You will be notified via SOLS once the form has been processed and whether this form has been approved.
If you are an international student you need to complete the “Application for Leave of Absence - International Students” form which can be found on the Current Students webpage on the UOW Website at the following link http://www.uow.edu.au/student/forms/UOW008135.html. All the information you need to know about the process for international students can be found at following the link http://www.uow.edu.au/student/forms/UOW008135.html. Once you have completed filling out the form you can hand it in at HBS Central, Level 1, Building 41 Wollongong Campus to be processed. You will be notified via SOLS once the form has been processed and whether this form has been approved or not.
Are there any deadlines I need to be aware of?
All students should familiarise themselves with the key dates for each session. For example there are deadlines relating to:
- Enrolment in a course
- Enrolment into a subject
- Submitting an Academic Approval – Waiver of Pre/Co-Requisites
- Census Date – last day to pay your fees
- Withdrawing from a subject to avoid either financial or academic penalties being imposed
All of the key dates can be found at the following link, http://www.uow.edu.au/student/dates/index.html.
How do I gain advanced standing for subjects I have already completed to count towards my current course?
Domestic and International students need to complete the “Application for Advanced Standing Credit or Exemption” form which can be found on the UOW Website at the following link http://www.uow.edu.au/student/forms/UOW008135.html. Once you have completed filling out the form you can hand it in at HBS Central, Level 1, Building 41 Wollongong Campus to be processed. You will be notified via SOLS once the form has been processed and whether this form has been approved or not.
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