Academic standing

 - overview

 

 

Students in Advanced Science (3990) or Biotechnology (3052) who do not attain an average or 65 or higher in Stage 3 of the program are normally required to transfer to the Science program (3970) and are awarded a BSc at pass level.

 

The University has set the upper limit at 24 UOC per session. However, if you have commitments, like a part-time job, you might consider taking fewer UOC per session. In some circumstances, students with good academic standing may be granted permission to exceed the 24 UOC limit.

 

You should decide which course(s) to drop and apply for a course discontinuation. If you officially discontinue a course by the appropriate deadline, you will not receive a failure mark, nor incur HECS or fees for that course. It is critical that you file by these dates for any courses which you have enrolled in but do not wish to continue. Discontinuation of a course after the deadline without failure is given only in exceptional circumstances, such as medical or family problems. Without special cause, students failing to change their enrolment before due deadlines are not given special consideration.

 

On some occasions sickness, misadventure, or other circumstance beyond your control may prevent you from completing a course requirement or attending or submitting assessable work for a course. Special consideration applies for the above circumstances, if you believe you have been affected for a course assesment you will need to apply for special consideration to the University.

Full details can be found on MyUNSW

 

Students wishing to defer studies for 1-2 semesters should complete a Course Withdrawal and Leave Application and return it to the Science Student Office. These forms can be collected from UNSW Student Central. First-year, local students will need to reapply through UAC to gain re-enrolment back into UNSW. However, rest assured, your place at University is held for you. Re-enrolling information for all students on leave will be sent to you by the Admissions Office when you receive your official letter of Notification of Leave. Program leave is usually restricted to a total of two sessions over the period of your degree and applications for leave in excess of two sessions will only be approved in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Program authority.

Further information on Course variations at MyUNSW.

Further information on Program leave at MyUNSW.

International Students who are considering a leave of absence from UNSW are encouraged to consult with International Student Services for advice regarding leave entitlements and visa regulations.

Such withdrawal will only be approved for students who have special or extenuating circumstances that prevent them from successfully completing that course. Such circumstances include medical illness or misadventure or family emergencies, and usually require supporting documentation such as medical certificates or letters from a counseling professional. Reasons such as a course being too hard, not wanting to do the course anymore or you did not get around to dropping the course earlier will not be considered.

 

The Application for Special Permission to Withdraw from a Course Without Failure form is for students who wish to withdraw from a course without penalty, after the deadline.

 

It is important to note that, if you are given permission to withdraw from one or more courses without failure after the HECS census deadline, your HECS or fee liability is not automatically removed. You will need to apply through UNSW Student Central for HECS/ Fee exemptions.