Cadigal Alternative Entry Program

Original artwork by Bronwyn Bancroft

Applications for 2013 will open in August 2012.

The Cadigal Alternative Entry Program is an access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to study at the University of Sydney. Any course offered by the University (excluding block-mode and away-from-base courses) can be studied through the Cadigal Program.



Applicants need to be in one of the following two categories:

  • people under 21 years of age who have completed the NSW Higher School Certificate or an equivalent examination (HSC applicants);
  • people over 21 years of age (mature-age applicants).

Applications for the Cadigal Program must be submitted to the Cadigal Officer at Student Support Services or Yooroang Garang before the end of November 2012. Applicants must also submit a UAC application showing preferred courses at the University of Sydney.

Students admitted under the Cadigal Program may be offered enrolment with a full-time course load or a reduced load. Students with a reduced load may still be eligible for full Abstudy.

Students admitted under the Cadigal Program are also required to attend the Cadigal Orientation and Academic Skills Workshops.

Application forms

Please note, these forms will be updated before the 2013 round and should be used as a guide only.

Contact details

For Cadigal Program enquiries and further information please contact:
Tanya Griffiths, Cadigal Officer
Location: Room 519, Level 5
Jane Foss Russell Building, G02
The University of Sydney NSW 2006

Telephone: 02 8627 8619
Fax: 02 8627 8482
Email: