To progress to university or other courses, such as a WCA diploma, you will need to achieve a final Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and meet minimum scores in specific subjects, such as Academic English and Mathematics.
The WAM requirements for current students are below:
• WAM requirements for Foundation Studies and STEP students
• WAM requirements for University Access Program students
• How is my WAM calculated?
WCA results will be released approximately one week after the exam period.
WAMs will be displayed in the WCA reception on the notice board and individual subject marks will be on SOLS. UniAdvice automatically receives all WCA results so there is no need to bring your results to UniAdvice.
If the required WAM or result is achieved, UniAdvice will send you an email notifying you that your conditions have been met and your UOW offer has become validated. You will not receive a new offer letter. Please ensure your contact details are correct on SOLS, especially your email address.
Once you receive this confirmation email you will need to follow the link provided to accept, decline or defer your offer. Web links for UOW enrolment and orientation information will also be included in the email sent to you by UniAdvice.
The purpose of enrolment is for you to enrol in your subjects and tutorials.
On the day, academic advisers will help you choose your study program. However, if you would like to find out about your subjects beforehand, please visit the University's course handbook (link to UOW current students handbook)
On enrolment day you will also collect your UOW student card, which acts as your library card as well.
On enrolment day you must bring:
• your offer letter
• your tax file number
• evidence of citizenship/permanent residency
• a pen.
You should allow at least two hours to enrol.
If you have not met the WAM but still would like to study at UOW, you may be able to repeat your WCA program. Please make an appointment at WCA reception to speak to a WCA academic advisor about your options.
You will need to defer the commencement of your UOW degree by filling out the online deferral request form.
Please note: If you have missed out on your target result by only a small amount (1 or 2 WAM points), you may wish to discuss your options with UniAdvice.
For information on UOW programs, applications and conditional offers contact UniAdvice
UniAdvice Ph: 1300 367 869,
Email: uniadvice@uow.edu.au or
Visit: Building 36, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
To speak to a Wollongong College Australia or a University staff member call the UOW switchboard on (02) 4221 3555.
Enrolment is compulsory. You must enrol in person; a friend of family member cannot enrol for you.
Orientation is compulsory for all international students.
Domestic orientation: Orientation is not compulsory-however, it's your introduction university life in general. It involves a variety of activities and presentations designed to familiarise you with staff and facilities, meet fellow students, finalise your enrolment, ask questions and have some fun. You should refer to the orientation timetable to see the activities and presentations of your interest.
In the majority of cases changing your major is straight forward and you can do this at your enrolment day. However for Education, some Health and Behavioural Sciences program you may need to resubmit an application to UniAdvice. If you are unsure about how to change your major contact UniAdvice on uniadvice@uow.edu.au, phone 1300 367 869 or visit UniAdvice in building 36. UniAdvice is open 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
If you would like to be considered for a different UOW degree either during or upon completion of your WCA studies, you will need to email UniAdvice with your request on uniadvice@uow.edu.au.
You can apply to transfer after one or two sessions of study; however, you will need strong marks to be considered and some faculties may require additional information. Entry will be determined on the number of places available in the new program as well the programs entry requirements. An application can be found within SOLS or at Student Central.
In most cases you can defer an offer to the University. You will need to wait until your WCA results are released-if you receive a full offer you can defer for up to one year.
Click here to access the online deferral request form.
