Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions if you are considering starting an Arts degree at the University of Sydney in March 2012.
Who do I contact?
Contact our HSC hotline on 9351 3129 or 9351 6673 for further details.
Where do I enrol?
In MacLaurin Hall, accessible from the Main Quadrangle (via Lobby H), up two flights of stairs, in the centre of the University. The hall is also accessible via a lift located on the ground floor to the right of the entrance.
See here for a map to locate Maclaurin Hall.
Maclaurin Hall is at G16 on the large map. Click on G16 for a detailed view.
When do I enrol?
Enrolment dates will be posted as soon as they are confirmed. A complete list of important dates is available on the faculty's Important Dates page
As a guide, the 2011 enrolment dates were:
- Main Round: Monday 24 - Friday 28 January 2011 (excluding Australia Day, Wednesday 26 January)
- Late Round: Friday 4 February 2011
- Final Round: Monday 14 February 2011
We also invite you to come along to our Information Day on Wednesday 4 January if you need advice.
I can’t come to Uni on my designated enrolment day. What should I do?
A relative or friend can enrol for you on your designated enrolment day. They must have a proxy authorisation with them, signed by both you and your proxy. Please ensure that your proxy has everything they need to enrol for you. They will not be permitted to enrol on your behalf if they do not bring sufficient written authority from you with them. You can download a proxy authority form here.
If no one is available to enrol for you, please email your enquiry to the Arts Faculty Office at and include your full name, degree and UAC number in your enquiry.
I am coming to enrol. What do I need to bring with me?
- your letter of offer
- your Tax File number (or proof that you have applied for one) - if you are a Commonwealth Supported (HECS – HELP) student
Do I need to pay on enrolment day?
No. If you are a Commonwealth Supported student, and you elect to make your HECS payment upfront, you will be invoiced subsequent to enrolment. If you elect to defer your HECS payment (for Commonwealth Supported students) you will not have to pay anything on the day.
Do I need a Handbook?
Yes. You will need to read the Handbook online before coming in to enrol to ensure that you are familiar with your degree requirements. It's a really great idea to read through the Undergraduate Handbook and choose some subjects for your first year, especially if you are sending a proxy to enrol for you, as they will need to know what subjects to write on your enrolment form. Read the unit of study description for the junior level units of study in each department. They will give you a good idea of what the subject is about. Remember, you can change the units of study you choose at enrolment up until the end of second week of classes in semester 1, 2012.
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. You may apply to transfer to your chosen course through UAC in September 2011 for Semester 1, 2012. The trick is to chose subjects in 2012 that you enjoy. You will be more likely to do well, and this will help your chances of transferring into your preferred degree in 2013.
I’ve studied at another university. Can I transfer my credit points to my new degree?
Only is some cases where your academic record meets the criteria. Please bring your university transcript and your unit of study outlines with you. Some credit may be assessed on enrolment day by academic staff. You should seek assistance from an Enrolments Officer in MacLaurin Hall. You may need to see academic staff by appointment after enrolment day for some credit approvals.
If you are transferring from another University you should also bring evidence of your HECS/Fee status to enrolment so that your HECS liability can be determined.
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, that is Semesters 1 and 2, in 2012. Academic advisors for the various degrees will be available in MacLaurin Hall during enrolment to help you. To have a look at your degree structure, go to the course information pages and click on your degree in either the Undergraduate Courses page (for single degrees) or the Combined Undergraduate Courses page (for combined degrees).
You can change your units of study from mid February up until March 16, 2012, for Semester 1, and August 10, 2012 for Semester 2. The last day to withdraw from a course or unit without penalty is 31 March 2012.
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.