Frequently Asked Questions
Please find answers to some frequently asked questions below:
Who do I contact?
Contact our Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Services team on +61 2 9351 6673 or via email at arts.undergraduate@sydney.edu.au.
When do I enrol?
Semester 1 2013 enrolment dates are:
- Main Round: Monday 21 - Thursday 24 January 2013
- Late Round: Friday 1 February 2013
- Final Round: Friday 8 February 2013
For more comprehensive information about enrolments please visit the New Enrolments page.
We also invite you to come along to our Information Day 2013 on Thursday 3 January if you need advice.
Where do I enrol?
In MacLaurin Hall. Access to MacLaurin Hall is available through the Quadrangle. Directions to the Quadrangle is available in the following online map.
When you arrive at the Quadrangle, access to MacLaurin Hall is adjacent to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Office and up two flights of stairs. The hall is also accessible via a lift located on the ground floor to the right of the entrance.
I can’t come to Uni on my designated enrolment day. What should I do?
Please refer to information under the heading "What if I can't come that day" on the Your Offer page.
I am coming to enrol. What do I need to bring with me?
For comprehensive information, please refer to the New Enrolments page.
Do I need to pay on enrolment day?
No. Please see further information under Fees and Costs.
How do I plan my studies or choose my subjects?
The Faculty will send you a link to a Faculty Enrolment Planner website closer to your enrolment to assist you with making your academic choices. You should also attend the Open Day in January to obtain more information on the majors and units of study available in your chosen degree. You may also like to refer to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook for further information.
I didn’t get the offer I wanted or was expecting. What do I do now?
You should accept the offer you were given. However, if you receive a different offer in the Late or Final Rounds, you will need to notify the Faculty in writing that you wish to withdraw from the first course you enrolled in and enrol as instructed in your second offer.
If you have not received the offer you want at the end of the Final Round, you should stay enrolled in your current course providing you are still happy to continue with studying that course. You may apply to transfer to your chosen course through UAC in September 2012 for Semester 1, 2013. Transfers are however not guaranteed. If seeking to transfer, we strongly recommend you chose subjects in 2013 that you likely to enjoy, which will allow you to have a more positive academic experience, hopefully improving your chances of transferring into your preferred degree.
I’ve studied at another university. Can I transfer my credit points to my new degree?
You may apply for credit in circumstances where your previous studies meet the required criteria. The Faculty will access all students who have previous studies to confirm if you are eligible for credit prior to enrolment, and will contact you separately via email with further instructions. Students, who do not receive this email but believe they may still be eligible to apply for credit, can discuss this further with the Faculty’s Credit Officer on the day of your enrolment.
Do I have to choose units of study on the day I enrol?
Yes, you must choose your units of study for the full academic year , which includes both Semesters 1 and 2 in 2013. Academic advisors for the various degrees will be available in MacLaurin Hall during enrolment to help you finalise your academic choices.
You can change or vary your units of study from mid-February up until March 16, 2013 for Semester 1, and August 10, 2013 for Semester 2. The last day to withdraw from a course or unit without penalty is 31, March 2013 which is know as the census date.
How do I get my timetable?
You will be able to access your timetable online at the MyUni website from mid- February. Go to the MyUni website and log in using the instructions you will be given on enrolment day. It is important to note that the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences does not administer the timetabling system. If you need to vary your tameable, you first will be able to do so through MyUni. If you are unable to make the necessary changes through MyUni, you will need to read through the instructions provided on the MyUni website to seek further assistance.