Course Progress Requirements

What are the Course Progress Requirements and How do they Apply to me?

Course Progress Requirements apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. It is a process where the University seeks to identify students who are experiencing difficulties and provide assistance.

The aim of the rules is to intervene and provide assistance at the earliest opportunity in order that you do not fall behind in your studies. The rules provide students with an opportunity to gain appropriate assistance to promote success in your studies.

For specific guidelines relating to Postgraduate or Undergraduate courses click on the links below. If you are a higher degree research student please click here. 

I am an Undergraduate Student

I am a Postgraduate Student

Where can I get help?

Student Equity and Diversity Liaison Officers (SEDLOs)
The Student Equity and Diversity Liaison Officers (SEDLOs) can provide assistance to international students with settling into Australian life and study. The service is free and completely confidential and they can also help International Students meet other students and community members through the International Friendship Program and through the activities of ICIS.

Student Services
Student Services provides a range of programs and services which are designed to assist you with your studies and help you progress throughout your degree.

Learning Resources
Learning Development works within faculties, mainly in first year subjects, to provide learning resources, which explain the expectations of the disciplines you are studying, and to help to develop skills for completing assessments. The Learning Resource Centre also provides workshops, individual consultations and self-access resources on English language and academic skills.

PASS - Peer Assisted Study Session
The PASS (Peer Assisted Study Session) Programs are attached to subjects that have a historically high failure rate and/or are perceived by the student body as being difficult. The program is non-remedial and open to all students enrolled in the nominated subjects.

Counselling Services
The Counselling Service provides individual consultations and personal development programs, which can help you, sort out with is happening in you life and develop skills for coping with the stresses you experience.

Disability Services
Students with a disability may require additional assistance in the adjusting to the requirements of their course and developing independence in their studies. The Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) can produce advice on how particular disabilities affect the University for assisting students with disability.

First year students
First year at University is an exciting experience, but it can also be quite a shock for many new students, with new routines, expectations and responsibilities. The first year website at provides essential survival information for students new to UOW.

Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA)
WUSA provides a number of services for undergraduate students, from advice on academic matters to tenancy issues. Their office is located in Building 11 - ground floor between the UNISHOP and the food hall. Their operating hours are:

Mon-Thur 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 10:30 am - 4:30pm

Need More Information?

Visit us or contact us for further information

Student Central, Ground Floor, Building 17.
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Phone: 1 300 ASK UOW
Facsimile: (02) 4221 4322
Email: askuow@uow.edu.au or Click Here

Last reviewed: 29 January, 2008