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INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
WELCOME INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION Congratulations and welcome to Western Sydney University. You are one step closer to experiencing world class education from leading academics in Australia. You will learn from internationally recognised, ground-breaking researchers, and from highly qualified lecturers who are passionate about teaching and learning. We prepare our students to achieve great things in their communities, their workplaces, and the world. We will equip you with practical skills and real-life experiences to future-proof your career; with work experience placements, internships, international mobility opportunities, and volunteering options. Here at Western it’s all about you. We care. We’ll support you wherever you want to go. This International Offer booklet will explain the excellent services and facilities we offer that will help you to maximise your potential while at Western Sydney University. I look forward to welcoming you soon. Associate Professor Linda Taylor Pro Vice-Chancellor, International 2 Western Sydney University
INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
CONTENTS
New Student Orientation
Welcome 2
Studying in 2021 4
Accept your offer 6
Apply for your visa 7 Orientation for our new International Students is specifically
Get organised 8 designed to enable a smooth transition to study in Australia
Enrol 10 and will be your first chance to meet your Course Advisor and
Attend Orientation 12 learn information specific to Western. Orientation attendance is
Things you should know 13 compulsory so please ensure you check your Offer of Admission
Pathway Programs 15
letter for the details of when your Orientation will be held.
Services and facilities 17
Helpful links 18 More information on page 12.
Fees and Refund Agreement 19
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
westernsydney.edu.au/international/important_dates
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
THE COLLEGE
UNDERGRADUATE AND
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOUNDATION STUDIES AND
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS 2021
Autumn 2021 Term 1: 1 March – 28 May
Orientation date: 19 February Term 2: 28 June – 3 October
Course Advice Sessions: 22 – 25 February Term 3: 25 October – 29 January 2022
Session dates: 1 March – 27 June
COMMUNICATING IN ENGLISH ACADEMIC
ENGLISH FOR TERTIARY STUDIES 2021
Autumn Inter-session break:
15 February – 23 April
28 June – 18 July
26 April – 2 July
5 July – 10 September
Spring 2021
13 September – 19 November
Orientation date: 9 July
22 November – 11 February 2022*
Course Advice Sessions: 12 – 16 July *Denotes periods where the Christmas break is in effect:
Session dates: 19 July – 14 November 18 December 2021 to 2 January 2022
ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS
Inter-session break:
2021
15 November – 6 March 2022
Module A: Reading and Writing
4 January – 12 February
Quarterly Sessions 2021
26 April – 4 June
Quarter 1 7 June – 16 July
Orientation: 6 January 11 October – 19 November
Session dates: 11 January – 28 March 3 January 2022 – 11 February 2022
Quarter 2
Orientation: 31 March ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS
Session dates: 6 April – 20 June 2021
Module B: Listening and Speaking
Quarter 3 7 June – 2 July
Orientation: 23 June 23 November – 17 December
Session dates: 28 June – 12 September
Quarter 4 MASTER OF TEACHING DIRECT ENTRY
Orientation: 15 September ENGLISH PROGRAM 2021
Session dates: 20 September – 22 March – 11 June
5 December 13 September – 3 December
BACHELOR OF NURSING DIRECT ENTRY
ENGLISH PROGRAM 2021
13 September – 3 December
25 October 2021 – 28 January 2022
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INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
STUDYING AT
WESTERN IN 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has ONLINE DELIVERY CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT HOTLINE
created unprecedented challenges As we move into recovery from the Our dedicated Coronavirus Support Hotline
for all of us – disrupting how we pandemic we will see a hybrid model of provides assistance and advice, linking
work, how we study, and how we teaching with both face-to-face classes students to the support they need. To contact
resuming on campus coupled with online the Hotline phone +61 2 9852 5399, Monday
connect with each other socially. delivery to enable our students who have to Friday from 8am to 5pm AEST, or email
arrived in Australia to begin their studies. coronavirussupport@westernsydney.edu.au.
We want to assure you we are
doing everything we can to We are committed to providing a high- Western Sydney University is continually
support our international student quality educational experience, and the reviewing all University operations; acting on
community through this difficult University community is working together the latest Australian Government and health
to ensure you are supported in your authority advice; taking all of the necessary
time. There are a wide range of studies. The quality of your learning will be precautions; and doing our part to slow the
measures we have implemented just as high when you’re studying online, spread of the virus. To learn more please
for our international students, as it is when you join us on campus. visit our Coronavirus Information website.
to help them to continue to
Our academic staff are experienced
enjoy a safe and rewarding in online curriculum development and
experience at Western. delivery. We will continue to deliver
world class education through our online
learning environment into 2021.
SUPPORTING YOUR ONLINE STUDY
We want to ensure you feel empowered to
continue to achieve your best. We know online
learning will be new to many of you and we
have support services available to make that
transition as easy as possible.
As a Western Sydney University student, you
will have access to a range of online Academic
Literacy workshops and our Library’s large
collection of online resources is available
anytime, including Study Smart Online a
service that provides assignment feedback.
STUDENT WELFARE AND SUPPORT
SERVICES
We are here to support you. The University
has strengthened its study and welfare
support as part of our inclusion of online
teaching, with a range of support services
now available online. This includes free,
confidential counselling as well as our student
mentoring program, MATES. Information
about the wellbeing support available to you
can be found on our Wellbeing webpage.
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INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
COMMENCING
WHILE OVERSEAS?
COVID-19 SPECIAL STUDENT VISA REFUSAL OUTCOME ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
TEMPORARY If you commence study online and
subsequently receive a student visa
If you have been issued an offer on the
basis of meeting the University’s English
CONDITIONS refusal outcome, you will be eligible to language requirements via any temporary
receive a full refund of the tuition fees you alternative test called the IELTS Indicator
The information below outlines have paid. To receive a full refund, you Test or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test,
temporary arrangements to assist must submit your refund request within you acknowledge that this test may not meet
our new international students two weeks of your Department of Home the English language requirement for your
based overseas, to commence Affairs (DHA) visa refusal notification. student visa application to DHA. It will be your
in an online environment in responsibility to meet these requirements.
You may have the option to continue and You must have taken the English language
the following 2021 intakes: complete your studies for the session you are test in the two years before you apply for
enrolled in and to receive a transcript of the a student visa.
≥ Quarter 1 (January)
units you have completed in that session. If
≥ Quarter 2 (April) you choose this option, you will not be eligible
≥ Autumn Session (March) to receive a refund and you will not be able
to continue in a subsequent session when the
ONLINE DELIVERY AND YOUR STUDENT VISA University ceases online delivery.
You will commence your course via online If your student visa is refused after you have
study. If you are offshore, please ensure you completed your first session of study, you
apply for your student visa as soon as possible will be required to discontinue enrolment
prior to enrolment in your course. Once and withdraw from your course. You will
travel restrictions are lifted and face-to-face still receive a transcript of the units you
teaching commences on campus, you will be have completed in the session of study
required to make immediate arrangements to you commenced in.
obtain a valid student visa to enter Australia
and complete your course on-campus in CERTIFIED DOCUMENTS
Australia.
If you are not able to submit certified
Please note, some units may not be offered documents prior to the commencement of
online. You may need to complete these units your session, please contact International
when you are onshore in Australia. Admissions.
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STEP 1
ACCEPT
YOUR OFFER
The first thing you will need to do now that The acceptance fee deposit outlined in The University encourages you to accept this
you have received your offer, is to formally your offer will also be payable at the time offer as quickly as possible to secure your
accept it. Carefully read your offer letter of accepting. You may choose to pay more place and avoid disappointment. Places in
that you have received via email from the than the prescribed amount in your offer some courses are subject to strict quotas.
University and then complete and submit letter, this will be credited to your student
your acceptance form via the WSU Online account. If you do not pay the full amount For more information on accepting your
Application System. The Acceptance Form outlined, the outstanding balance will need offer, visit: westernsydney.edu.au/
is available in your Offer of Admission letter. to be paid at enrolment. Payment of the total internationalaccept
acceptance fee should be made by logging
Refer to the Responding to your offer into the WSU Online Application System, Watch the How to Accept video now.
section in your offer for more details. accepting your offer and proceeding
through to the payment gateway.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Onestop – make your
payment directly to the
University via Mastercard
or Visa.
Flywire – Flywire allows
you to pay securely from
banks worldwide offering
competitive foreign
exchange rates and no
hidden fees.
Western Union – Western
Sydney University has
partnered with Western
Union to provide the
University with this
reliable online payment
application.
Read more about these payment
methods at
westernsydney.edu.au/international/
home/apply/admissions/course_fees/
payment_methods
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INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
STEP 2
APPLY FOR
YOUR VISA
APPLY FOR YOUR STUDENT VISA VISA CONDITIONS EDUCATION SERVICES FOR
OVERSEAS STUDENTS (ESOS)
You must obtain a student visa before you Student visas come with a number of
come to study in Australia. The University conditions. It is important that you do not The ESOS Act regulates the provision of
will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) breach them so your visa will not be subject education to overseas students in Australia.
which you must use to apply for your visa. to cancellation. It covers the conduct of providers
(universities, colleges, and schools), students
Please make sure you allow plenty of time Immigration publishes a comprehensive list and the various government departments
for your visa application to be processed by of visa conditions: involved. Its main purpose is to provide
Australian immigration authorities so you westernsydney.edu.au/studentvisa consumer protection for overseas students.
arrive on time to begin classes. Western Sydney University complies
with the ESOS legislation requirements:
You will need permission from the westernsydney.edu.au/esos
University if you wish to transfer to
another education provider in the first The Australian Government reviews
six months of your studies. You will be its Student Visa Program regularly.
required to apply for a new student visa Please check the Australian immigration
if you change to a lower education level department website for updates:
course at any time (Bachelor to Diploma homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud
or Certificate, Master to Bachelor, etc).
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INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
STEP 3
GET ORGANISED
CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION AND BOOK AN AIRPORT PICK UP
FINDING THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU Hawkesbury
Situated amongst heritage buildings, TIP: Book your university
Western Sydney University offers a wide range
extensive sporting facilities, farmland, accommodation early to avoid
of high-quality, fully furnished accommodation
orchards and vineyards, the Hawkesbury disappointment.
on each campus. Each Village site provides
campus really is a beautiful place to live. We’ve
a self-catered independent living experience
got a choice of villa, lodge and townhouse-
with support available 24 hours a day. Our
style accommodation, as well as a swimming LIVING OFF CAMPUS
Live, Learn, Grow residential life program
pool to help you cool off in summer! Located
ensures that there are plenty of opportunities The Western Sydney region has a vast range
only 25 minutes from the Penrith campus,
to meet new people, support your studies of affordable apartments and share housing
the Hawkesbury village provides a great
and learn new skills. We’re the ideal place to options. If you are interested in living close
alternative for Penrith students who want
relax with friends after a hard day of studying! to the campus, but not on campus, check
to live in a charming semi-rural landscape.
Find out more about living on-campus at out popular real estate listing websites in
westernsydney.edu.au/village Australia, including:
Nirimba (Blacktown)
The Nirimba village has a small, close-knit ≥ domain.com.au
Bankstown
community of residents from all over the ≥ realestate.com.au
At Bankstown we’ve got something for
world. With only 60 residents, we offer friendly
everyone, from quiet villas to brand new,
villa and lodge-style options with plenty of Note: these sites are not run by the University.
modern apartments. While you’re here, check
opportunities to get to know your neighbours!
out our HUGE common area that we’re sure is
the envy of all the other campuses! HOMESTAY
Parramatta
Studying at Liverpool campus? The Parramatta campus offers a choice of A homestay with an Australian family
On campus accommodation is not stylish one to eight-bedroom apartments. could also be a suitable option. You get
available at Liverpool campus. However, Throw in a swimming pool, outdoor workout to experience Australian culture and it
with public transport accessible between station, BBQ area, student lounge and TV can help you settle in quickly, providing
Bankstown and Liverpool, you may wish to room and you’ve got on-campus living sorted! the opportunity to participate in the
consider living at Village accommodation daily routine of an Australian family, and
on our Bankstown campus. Penrith to practice your English language skills.
From townhouses to modern studios and Single or shared rooms are available, and
Campbelltown apartments, we’ve got something to suit all your homestay family provide you with
At Campbelltown, you’ll enjoy a unique budgets. We’re a short walk from the main meals. Your bedroom will be furnished
balance between city and rural. Located on a academic area of the campus, which means with a bed, desk, wardrobe and heating.
quiet campus with plenty of greenery, you’ll you can wake up and be in class in minutes! Sheets and blankets are also provided.
be walking distance from public transport westernsydney.edu.au/international_
and a large shopping centre. It’s the best All Western Sydney accommodation is accommodation
of both worlds! The Campbelltown campus managed by student accommodation
offers a choice of studios, apartments and specialists, Campus Living Villages (CLV).
FIND YOUR WAY AROUND CAMPUS
townhouses just minutes from classes.
Need help getting to campus or finding
your way around?
Visit westernsydney.edu.au/maps
50% OFF VILLAGE ACCOMMODATION IN 2021
If you choose to live at a Western Sydney University Village located at Bankstown,
Campbelltown, Hawkesbury or Penrith campuses, you will be eligible for 50% off
your accommodation. Simply quote promo code International2021 when applying.
Conditions apply
For more information visit the Village Accommodation Scholarship website.
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INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
UNDER 18 – ACCOMMODATION AIRPORT PICKUP AIRPORT TRANSPORT SERVICES
All students under 18 years of age are required The University offers a free airport pick-up Sydney’s Airport Link Rail Service offers a
to live: service for international students commencing direct link from Sydney Airport to Sydney’s
a) with their parent or legal guardian study at Western Sydney University. The Central Station, with trains running every
service provides you with transportation 10-15 minutes. From Central Station, you can
b) with a suitable relative whom the parent or
from Kingsford Smith International catch a train to a station near your campus.
legal guardian nominates or
Airport (Sydney) to the University campus
c) under an accommodation and welfare accommodation at which you will be staying. A range of bus, taxi services and other
arrangement approved by the University. transfer services are also available at
Students studying a pathway program Sydney Airport. For more information,
If you choose option c above, i.e. a (English, Diploma or Foundation visit sydneyairport.com.au
University approved accommodation and Studies) at Western Sydney University
welfare arrangement, the University will be The College (Bankstown, Nirimba and
responsible for issuing a Confirmation of Penrith campuses) are also eligible.
Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare
(CAAW). To arrange an airport pick-up, please
complete the online request form at
Accommodation Arrangements approved westernsydney.edu.au/airportpickup
by the University
To enable the University to issue a
Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation
and Welfare (CAAW), you must reside with a
homestay family arranged by one of Western
Sydney University’s approved Homestay
Providers:
≥ Global Experience
≥ Homestay Network
Your parent/guardian must provide evidence
to the University that they have entered
into an accommodation agreement with the
homestay provider which sets out the specific
accommodation arrangements to be provided
for the duration of the agreement. The
accommodation agreement must begin no
later than the commencement date shown on
your Confirmation of Enrolment, and remain
in place for the duration of the student’s
enrolment plus seven days, or until you turn
18 years of age, whichever occurs sooner.
Homestay involves living with an Australian
family. On each weekday, your Homestay
family provide you with two meals, and on
weekends you receive three meals a day.
Single or shared rooms are available. Your
bedroom will be furnished with a bed, desk,
wardrobe and heating. Sheets and blankets
are also provided.
westernsydney.edu.au 9INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
STEP 4
ENROL
2. PLAN YOUR COURSE Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing is recognition of prior
ENROLMENT STEPS Check the online handbook for information
learning in terms of experience and/or studies.
about the structure of your course and choose
If you have completed studies at another
1. Activate your WESTERNACCOUNT from available units. Your course may have
recognised institution, you may be eligible for
a mixture of compulsory or core units that
2. Plan your course Advanced Standing for that study. Credit is
you have to enrol in, as well as optional units
3. Login to MySR generally assessed on an individual basis at
(elective units).
the time of application for admission to the
4. Complete the online steps
You can access the handbook at University, and is based on evidence.
5. Select and confirm your units
westernsydney.edu.au/handbook
6. Save your enrolment receipt and Make sure you include any academic
log out Once you’ve selected units, you can plan your transcripts and awards not already provided
timetable to make sure your classes don’t with your original application for admission.
7. Register for your tutorials
clash. Access the timetable planner at All documents must be originals or certified
tutorialregistration.westernsydney.edu.au/ copies and translated English versions must
westernsydney.edu.au/enrol
aplus/timetable/#subjects be included. If Western Sydney University
does not have an agreement or articulation in
More information place with the institution where you studied,
1. ACTIVATE YOUR WESTERN ACCOUNT you should provide either a copy of the
If you need more information or assistance
Once you’ve accepted your offer, paid fees contact Student Central. related subject outline or a web link to assist
as outlined on your Offer of Admission westernsydney.edu.au/studentcentral with assessment of your application. You can
letter and received your confirmation upload your documents directly to the online
of enrolment (eCOE), the next step is application portal.
to activate your Western Account. TIP
If you have If you wish to be considered for Advanced
To activate your account, you’ll need trouble Standing:
your Western Student ID, which you can selecting
find on your Offer of Admission letter. a) prior to enrolment in your course
your units,
– contact International Admissions at
you can use
Your Western Account gives you a username apply@westernsydney.edu.au
the online chat function on our
and password for your access to all our website to chat to a friendly member
online services, including your student email, b) after enrolment but prior to the census
of our team for some help. date of your course
My Student Records (MySR – your online
student record), the Library and more. – apply online via eForms at
westernsydney.edu.au/advancedstanding
We send important information
about your enrolment to your student
email account, not by post, so it’s
important that you check it often.
10 Western Sydney UniversityINTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
3. LOGIN TO MYSTUDENTRECORDS (MYSR) 4. COMPLETE THE ONLINE ENROLMENT 7. REGISTER FOR YOUR TUTORIALS
STEPS
Once you know which units you will enrol in, Once you’ve enrolled, the final step is to
you can log into MySR to start the enrolment You must complete all required forms and register for your tutorials. This is a separate
process. steps in order in MySR: Confirm your Details, online process through a system called
Surveys & Requirements, Government Forms, Allocate+. For each unit you’ve enrolled in,
MySR can be accessed at Choose Specialisations and Units. you’ll need to register your preferred times
mysr.westernsydney.edu.au/connect/ for every lecture, tutorial or practical class in
webconnect Watch the Enrolment video now. that unit.
This page will display the steps you need to 5. SELECT AND CONFIRM YOUR UNITS You can find more information about tutorial
follow to complete your enrolment. If you are registration at westernsydney.edu.au/
You choose your units by adding them to your
accessing MySR from home, you need to be tutorialregistration
‘cart’. Make sure you are adding all of the units
aware that:
you intend or are advised to study for the
Watch the Tutorial Registration video now.
≥ MySR uses pop-up windows. Please ensure full year. Some students may find core units
your settings are updated and pop up already listed, and will only need to confirm
blocker is turned off for MySR. their enrolment in these. Other students will
TIP: Register for your tutorials through
have to add all their units by entering the
≥ You need to have Javascript installed on Allocate+ as early as possible to avoid
code in the ‘Unit Code’ field. Make sure you
your computer to use MySR. missing out on the class times you want.
remember to click ‘Proceed to checkout’ and
then ‘confirm’ or your enrolment won’t be
Help using MySR is available online at
completed.
westernsydney.edu.au/mysrhelp
If you need help, call Student Central at
Note: English Language Program students 6. SAVE YOUR ENROLMENT RECEIPT
any time on:
do not enrol on MySR. See below for further AND LOG OUT
1300 668 370 (from within Australia) or
information. Once your enrolment has been completed, a +61 2 9852 5656 (from overseas).
receipt of your enrolment will be displayed. Alternatively, you can email
Please save and/or print a copy for your studentcentral@westernsydney.edu.au –
Starting an undergraduate or records. just remember to use your student
postgraduate degree?
email account to do this.
The Starting at Western Sydney
University website has everything you
TIP: Are you enrolling directly into
will need to know to succeed at uni.
an undergraduate (eg. Bachelor) or
It’s got information about enrolment,
postgraduate (eg. Master) program?
orientation, finding your way around
You need to complete your enrolment
campus and much more.
before you attend Orientation. Reach
westernsydney.edu.au/starting
out to Student Central for help early
so that we may assist you in time.
Are you commencing an English
language program?
Enrolment in English language
program is organised by the English
Language Programs office at Western
Sydney University The College.
On your first day of course, please go
to Student Central where you will be
assisted to commence your program.
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STEP 5 ORIENTATION UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19
outbreak, your orientation session may be conducted online.
ATTEND
Please visit our international orientation website regularly to
keep up to date with developments. For more information, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/international/orientation
ORIENTATION
Starting studies at university Quarter Intake Session
Students enrolling in postgraduate business
is exciting. Studying in another ORIENTATION CHECKLIST programs offered by the Sydney Graduate
country is exceptional: a new If you plan to get in touch with us School of Management (SGSM) must attend
environment, new faces, and a about your offer or enrolment during the SGSM Orientation held in the week prior
new way of learning. At Western Orientation, please have the following to classes commencing.
ready to assist with your enquiry:
Sydney University, we strive
Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Nursing
to play a key, supportive role
Offer letter (Graduate Entry) program are required to
in your academic growth. Our attend their Orientation in early January prior
Confirmation of Enrolment
Orientation program will help you to classes commencing.
in your transition to university –
Photocopy of passport
Check your offer letter for details of your
and to a new chapter in your life. Orientation.
ALL relevant original certificates
Orientation is compulsory for all international and transcripts from previous
courses (if applicable) AND one set For more information, visit
students.
of photocopies of these documents westernsydney.edu.au/international/
Orientation introduces you to the University for Western Sydney University orientation
and key staff members, and provides you undergraduate and postgraduate
with crucial information and advice that provisional and conditional offers. ORIENTATION FOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
will assist you in adjusting to the living and PROGRAM STUDENTS
learning environment of the University. You Tuition fee payment (ONLY if
For students enrolling at The College
will also receive academic advice about making payment on the day) – only
(Bankstown, Penrith or Nirimba campuses)
your course and have the opportunity to a credit card or cheque is accepted.
please visit The College Orientation website
get help with your enrolment and tutorial Cash will not be accepted.
for session details.
registration if you have been unable to
complete this prior to Orientation. For more information
westernsydney.edu.au/orientation/
Orientation for Autumn session 2021 will be the-college.html
accessible to you from anywhere in the world, TIP: For information on how to travel
held online via the Zoom platform. to Parramatta South campus or how
to find your way around campus, ORIENTATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE
For all other Sessions during 2021, please visit our campus map page: PROGRAM STUDENTS
check the Orientation website for details. westernsydney.edu.au/campus For students enrolling in an English language
program at The College (Sydney Olympic
Park campus) please visit The College English
Language Orientation website for details.
TIP: Discover all of the online
workshops and sessions for Orientation
For more information
month at the Orientation website:
westernsydney.edu.au/orientation/the-
Undergraduate Orientation
college/english-language-programs.html
Postgraduate Orientation
Already in Australia for Orientation?
There are a number of face-to-face
social activities and events available to
you. Refer to the Orientation websites
mentioned above to find out more.
12 Western Sydney UniversityINTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
THINGS YOU
SHOULD KNOW
PREPARATORY ENGLISH LANGUAGE OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES OBLIGATION
(OSHC)
If you enrol in an English Language program The fees listed in your offer letter are variable
you must ensure that you complete Overseas Student Health Cover is compulsory and are subject to change without notice on
your English Language program before for student visa holders. You will need to an annual basis.
commencing your studies at Western Sydney purchase OSHC for the proposed duration of
University. All results must be submitted your student visa and include this payment ADDITIONAL FEES AND COSTS
to Western Sydney University International with your tuition fees when accepting an offer
before you commence your studies. of study at Western Sydney University. The Annual tuition fees only cover the cost of
following cover types are available: your tuition. They do not include other
westernsydney.edu.au/advancedstanding expenses associated with university study
≥ Singles: covers only the valid student visa
such as accommodation, books, equipment,
holder
photocopying, printing, stationery and living
FAMILIES
≥ Dual family: covers one valid student visa expenses.
Students wishing to bring children and/or their holder plus either one adult spouse or
spouse (dependants) will need to consider recognised de-facto partner or one or more Some courses will have additional compulsory
≥ visas dependent children costs as a requirement for completion of units
≥ Multi- family: covers one student visa in the course. For example, nursing students
≥ health cover
holder plus more than one dependant will be required to obtain a current First Aid
≥ schooling certificate and will have extra costs such as
which can only include one adult spouse
or recognised de-facto partner and one or immunisations and a Lab Pack.
border.gov.au/Trav/Stud
more dependent children.
Make sure you find out what additional costs
SCHOOL-AGE DEPENDANTS oshcallianzassistance.com.au you’ll have while studying at Western Sydney
University.
All school-age dependants must attend
privatehealth.gov.au/health_insurance/
school in NSW. Please note that school fees westernsydney.edu.au/fees
overseas/overseas_student_health_
will apply to all school-age children.
cover.htm
schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/intnl_
students/index.php FIRST DAY OF CLASSES AND LATE START TIP: If you need academic
preparation or English lessons,
Western Sydney University classes begin on The College can help you!
GUARDIANSHIP the date specified on your offer letter. If you westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
When a student is under 18 years of age, are unable to start on the date specified in
a responsible adult must be nominated to your offer letter you must apply in advance
supervise that student during their stay in to receive written permission from Western
Australia. The nomination of a responsible Sydney University International to begin your
guardian ensures that the student is properly program late. You must email the admissions
cared for until they are 18 years old. officer listed in your offer letter and explain
your reason for the request. If you have not
westernsydney.edu.au/under_18_admission received written approval for a late start from
the University you should not leave your home
country. Please allow 48 hours from request
for a response from the University.
NOTE: Requests for approval for a late
start will NOT be considered if lodged after
TUESDAY before the first day of classes.
NOTE: Applicants for the Bachelor of Nursing
(Graduate Entry) are not able to start at a later
date. Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
students start in the first week of January.
westernsydney.edu.au 13INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
PROGRESSION AND ATTENDANCE studying at another institution in Australia WORKING WHILE STUDYING
and need more time to complete your study.
As a condition of your visa, you must Your student visa for coursework studies
If your request to defer is successful, the
satisfy course progression, attendance and comes with limited work rights (40 hours per
University will issue a new Letter of Offer,
participation requirements, and maintain fortnight when the course is in session).
which you must accept, and a Confirmation of
a valid enrolment for your course. If your
Enrolment. Research students have unlimited work rights.
progress is less than satisfactory, or results in
a suspension or exclusion from the University, Please note that you or your dependents must
Your student visa may also be impacted.
your student visa will be impacted. not start working before your course starts.
westernsydney.edu.au/international/apply
For additional information, visit Familiarise yourself with your student visa
westernsydney.edu.au/international/ conditions at
EXCLUSION
academicprogress westernsydney.edu.au/studentvisa
Students who do not meet the University’s
ELICOS and Foundation Studies courses have academic progression requirements may be Fairwork ombudsman
additional attendance requirements. excluded from study. Being excluded means If you become concerned about conditions
that you cannot study at this University for in your workplace or require assistance with
westernsydney.edu.au/thecollegestudents/ a period of time because your academic resolving workplace issues, contact the Fair
westerncentral/faqs/continuing progress has not been satisfactory. It is Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 (8am-5.30pm,
reported to Immigration as a breach of Monday to Friday except public holidays).
The University monitors the academic student visa conditions and can result in You can also access information about your
progression of all students to ensure you visa cancellation. employment rights and conditions from the
pass enough units to progress to graduation. Fair Work Ombudsman website at
Progression identifies poor academic For additional information, visit: fairwork.gov.au
performance while also giving you an westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/
opportunity to address your performance current_students/exams/progression/
STUDENT MISCONDUCT
and seek counselling advice. progression_rules
The University has a number of policies and
For additional information, visit rules in place that are designed to promote
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
westernsydney.edu.au/international/ ethical and safe behaviour among students.
academicprogress Leave of absence from study will only be These set out important information about
granted in compassionate or compelling standards of behaviour expected from all
Completing within visa grant period circumstances that prevent you from students at Western Sydney University.
For student visa holders, the expected attending classes. If you are granted a leave of
completion time is the end of their absence your student visa may be impacted This includes when students go on placements
Confirmation of Enrolment, issued by the and you may need to apply for a new student or undertake fieldwork or research. It is
University for student visa purposes. Enrolling visa to remain in Australia to complete your your responsibility to know and understand
in less than a full-time study load will require course. what misconduct is and it is in your interests
permission from the university in most cases. to make yourself familiar, particularly with
Visa extensions without such permission may westernsydney.edu.au/ plagiarism and class collaboration.
be refused. internationalstudentsupport
For more information, visit westernsydney.
More information on completing within visa COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS edu.au/about_uws/leadership/governance/
grant period can be found at westernsydney. The University has a complaints and appeals student_misconduct_rule/faqs_for_
edu.au/about_uws/leadership/governance/ process, and treats each complaint seriously. If students
education_services_for_overseas_ a problem arises, there are several options you
students_esos/intervention_strategy should consider:
DEFERMENT ≥ talk directly to the relevant person – the one
who made the decision/whose behaviour
If you have accepted your offer and wish caused the problem
to defer the start of your degree to a later ≥ talk to the University Counselling Service
session, you must contact Western Sydney
≥ contact the Complaints Resolution Unit at
International to request a deferment.
westernsydney.edu.au/complaints
Deferment can only be considered if you have
not already arrived in Australia or if you are
14 Western Sydney UniversityINTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
FOUNDATION STUDIES,
DIPLOMA AND
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
Western Sydney University The An electronic Confirmation of Enrolment Academic Pathways Program
(eCoE) will be issued for each program of University Foundation Studies and Diploma
College (The College) offers
study you have received an offer for. However, programs are delivered at the Western Sydney
students a pathway into a Western the benefit of being issued a packaged offer University’s Bankstown, Nirimba and Penrith
Sydney University degree. from the University is that you have the ability campuses.
to apply for a single student visa to cover the
As a student of The College you will be entire duration of your studies in Australia. Small class sizes and individualised attention
considered a student of Western Sydney from academic staff provide a well-supported
University from day one of your studies. You Direct entry to Western Sydney University environment for students to succeed in their
will access Western Sydney University’s full Successful completion of a University tertiary studies.
suite of state-of-the-art facilities, including Foundation Studies or Diploma program
lecture theatres, science and computer guarantees entry into a corresponding We develop, design and deliver programs
laboratories, libraries, gyms, restaurants, as Western Sydney University undergraduate that support students to succeed in studying
well as a full range of support services and degree program. and in their chosen careers. As a result, there
social experiences. are high levels of satisfaction, retention and
Where a package includes English, no further progression among students.
WHAT IS A PACKAGED OFFER? external English test will be necessary before
beginning your next course at The College or English Language Programs
If you have received a conditional offer, you Western Sydney University. English language programs are delivered from
will need to satisfy conditions to meet the the University’s Sydney Olympic Park campus.
University’s entry requirements. To help you
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
do this, the University may have issued you The College has a national and international
THE COLLEGE
with a Packaged Offer to study at The College. reputation for excellence built on the results
Upon successful completion of your studies Western Sydney University The College is we deliver. A member of English Australia
at The College, you will be eligible for direct wholly owned by Western Sydney University. and University English Centres Australia
entry to Western Sydney University. (UECA), all of our English programs are
The College has over 20 years of experience accredited with Tertiary Education Quality and
A Packaged Offer is a combination of in providing English and Academic Pathways Standards Agency (TEQSA) for the Australian
courses at The College with Western Sydney Programs to domestic and international Government (CRICOS Provider Code 02851G)
University (WSU): students. This experience enables The which means we are licensed to teach English
College to provide high-quality education to international students. The College is also
1. The College English course + WSU degree opportunities, and our relationship with quality endorsed by NEAS (National ELT
2. The College English course + College Western Sydney University allows us to Accreditation Scheme).
Diploma + WSU degree leverage expertise and resources from the
University. This is why students from around All English Language programs are accredited
3. The College Diploma + WSU degree
the globe rank The College and Western courses that can give you the confidence
Sydney University as their preferred education and communication skills you need to meet
destinations in Australia. the challenges of university study and attain
a level of language proficiency required for
entry to Western Sydney University.
The Academic Pathways Program is delivered by Western Sydney University The College (CRICOS 02851G) and Western
Sydney University International College (CRICOS 03663C) under arrangement with Western Sydney University.
westernsydney.edu.au 15INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
Academic English For Tertiary Studies Advanced Academic English Skills Bachelor of Nursing Direct Entry English
(CRICOS Code 082069M) (CRICOS Code 082209D) Program (BNDEEP) (CRICOS CODE 102180J)
Academic English for Tertiary Studies has This program has two components: This course is designed to develop students’
been specifically designed to develop ESL ≥ Module A: Reading and Writing English language proficiency to an
students’ English proficiency to enable you equivalent IELTS 7.0 with a minimum 7.0
≥ Module B: Listening and Speaking.
to communicate confidently, express ideas in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
effectively and achieve rhetorical competence The course incorporates practice in
Module A provides students with the intensive
so that they attain a level of language academic study skills and practice in
writing and reading practice they need. It is
proficiency corresponding to the standard language skills particularly pertinent to
designed for students who either have IELTS
required for entry to Australian tertiary nursing in the Australian nursing sector.
(Academic) 6.5 or above but only a 5.5 in
educational institutions. Additionally, the course incorporates
reading and writing, or need to polish their
Pearson Academic (PTE) test preparation.
reading and writing skills before entry to
This course has five modules, English for
tertiary studies.
Academic Purposes (EAP) 1 to EAP 5, catering It runs over 12 weeks and includes 20 hours
for Pre-Intermediate to Advanced English of face-to-face teaching per week.
Module B focuses on providing students
level students. Each module consists of 10
with high-level spoken communication skills
weeks and includes 20 hours per week of
for work or further study. It is designed to
face-to-face teaching.
help improve fluency, pronunciation and
public speaking skills. It combines well with
≥ EAP 1 – This course provides a bridge
Module A.
between general English skills and
academic skills in reading, listening,
Master of Teaching Direct Entry English
speaking and writing. During the course,
Program (CRICOS Code 084618D)
students will concentrate on basic grammar
This program is designed to provide an
and sentence structure, leading to more
integrated skills program of listening,
complex texts.
speaking, reading and writing to develop
≥ EAP 2 – provides students with a students’ English language proficiency to
foundation in academic writing, reading, an overall 7.5 IELTS with a minimum of 8
listening and speaking skills through in Speaking and Listening and minimum
general coursework, oral presentations, of 7 in Reading and Writing. The course
factual reports and regular assignments. incorporates practice in academic study
≥ EAP 3 – This level consolidates students’ skills and practice in language skills
understanding of a range of academic texts particularly pertinent to teaching in the
and builds on the skills developed in the Australian school sector.
EAP 2 course.
Master Qualifying Program (MQP) and
≥ EAP 4 – This course extends students’
English Enhancement Program (EEP)
proficiency in academic English with
This is a pathway program to the
opportunities to strengthen their language
postgraduate courses in Western Sydney
and critical literacy skills in preparation for
School of Business. For students who have
tertiary study.
6 IELTS only, they can study concurrent
≥ EAP 5 – This level allows students to further English (EEP) with their MQP program to
develop their language skills in academic complete both their English and academic
writing, reading, listening and speaking to a requirements for Master level study.
competent level. It is excellent preparation
for the university environment. Students
who successfully complete EAP 5 do not
need to take any further English language
tests to gain entry to their study at Western
Sydney University.
16 Western Sydney UniversityINTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
SERVICES
AND FACILITIES
HELPING YOU MAXIMISE YOUR CHANCE SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PREPARATION WORKSHOPS
OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Student Central To support you in adjusting to a university
Western Sydney University offers support This is your first point of contact for learning environment, new international
services to all students as well as extra information, forms, advice and referrals to students are invited and encouraged to attend
services to international students to assist you other services. You will have direct access to the free, pre-session workshops which are
achieve your personal, academic and ultimate a dedicated Student Central Officer located especially designed for international students.
career goals. You will have access to top class at Student Central across nine campuses.
facilities to help you succeed in your studies. The Student Central Team helps international These workshops will assist you in your
students with enquiries in regards to transition to the Australian university setting,
The University provides a range of services student visas, overseas student health cover, giving you valuable information and hands-on
and valuable information for all students. enrolment, admission, and the provision and practical experience of:
These include advice on careers, employment, lodgment of forms. ≥ Australian academic culture
learning skills, emotional & religious support, westernsydney.edu.au/studentcentral
≥ tutorial participation and working in groups
social connection and support for students
with disabilities. Student Welfare Service ≥ time and stress management
westernsydney.edu.au/ The Student Welfare Service provides welfare ≥ forms of assessment
internationalstudentsupport and support to all international students.
≥ assignment preparation
The Student Welfare Service operates on all
westernsydney.edu.au/campuslife campuses and has professionally trained staff ≥ academic writing
to help students work through the unexpected ≥ rules of plagiarism.
problems that can arise. The Student Welfare
Service provides assistance on financial For more information, visit
hardship, emergency accommodation, westernsydney.edu.au/workshops
personal and health related issues and can
also assist with student advocacy needs.
In addition, international students can get
advice regarding study and enrolment
changes and how this may affect their visa.
The Student Welfare Service also acts as a
referral service to other university services
as well as external agencies.
westernsydney.edu.au/welfare
westernsydney.edu.au 17INTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
HELPFUL
LINKS
International Admissions Student Central Education Services for Overseas Students
Western Sydney University undergraduate +61 2 9852 5656 (from overseas) westernsydney.edu.au/esos
and postgraduate programs and Western 1300 668 370 (within Australia)
Sydney University The College programs studentcentral@westernsydney.edu.au Visa Conditions
(Sydney Olympic Park, Bankstown, westernsydney.edu.au/studentcentral westernsydney.edu.au/studentvisa
Penrith and Nirimba campuses)
Public Transport Information Study Requirements
+61 2 9685 9280
131500.com.au westernsydney.edu.au/international/
apply@westernsydney.edu.au
studyrequirements
westernsydney.edu.au/apply
Careers
westernsydney.edu.au/careers Overseas Student Health Cover
Western Sydney University
westernsydney.edu.au/international/
International College programs
Have fun – trips and tours healthcover
(Parramatta City campus) +61 2 9685 9860
westernsydney.edu.au/westernlife
mypathway@westernsydney.edu.au Living Costs
The Village westernsydney.edu.au/international/
Western Sydney International
westernsydney.edu.au/village costofliving
westernsydney.edu.au/international
Getting to Uni
The College Pathways Program
westernsydney.edu.au/gettingtouni
westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
Safety
International College Pathways Program
westernsydney.edu.au/internationalsafety
internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au
Prepare to Arrive
Western Sydney Campus Information
westernsydney.edu.au/international/
westernsydney.edu.au/campuses
preparetoarrive
On-Campus Accommodation
Study and Life
westernsydney.edu.au/international/
westernsydney.edu.au/international/
accommodation
studyandlife
Airport Pick Up
Working in Australia
westernsydney.edu.au/airportpickup
westernsydney.edu.au/workinginaustralia
Student Support
westernsydney.edu.au/
internationalstudentsupport
NOTE: Western Sydney University is a Western Sydney University is a registered The courses offered at Western Sydney
multi-campus institution. The University provider under the Commonwealth University, Sydney City Campus are
reserves the right to alter the location of Register of Institutions and Courses for delivered on behalf of Western Sydney
its courses between campuses and other Overseas Students (CRICOS). Provider University by SIBT (CRICOS 01576G).
locations as necessary. Students should Number 00917K. For more information, please visit
be aware of the possibility of change of westernsydney.edu.au/city/about/
Western Sydney University Enterprises Pty
location for the whole or part of a course western
Ltd, trading as Western Sydney University
for which they enrol and should plan for the
The College, is a registered provider under The Academic Pathways Program is
need to travel between campuses.
the Commonwealth Register of Institutions delivered by Western Sydney University
and Courses for Overseas Students International College and Western Sydney
(CRICOS). Provider Number 02851G. It is University The College under arrangement
a wholly owned entity of Western Sydney with Western Sydney University.
University.
CRICOS Provider Code: 03663C
18 Western Sydney UniversityINTERNATIONAL OFFER INFORMATION
FEES AND REFUND
AGREEMENT
(EFFECTIVE 21 MAY 2020)
PART 1 – SCOPE, PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS Continuing A student enrolled in a course at the University
student who has completed at least one teaching session
SCOPE AND PURPOSE of study and who is eligible to continue into a
1. The terms and conditions of this Agreement apply to all subsequent teaching session and who meets
the enrolment requirements of clause 16 of the
international students who:
Enrolment Policy.
1.1. accept an offer of enrolment to a course of study at Western
Sydney University (the University); or NB: This definition is the equivalent to the “overseas
student” for the purpose of the ESOS Act.
1.2. are enrolled in a course of study at the University.
2. This Agreement applies to courses registered with CRICOS by Course The agreed start day of a course or session. The day
commencement when the course of study starts as identified as the
the University (CRICOS provider number 00917K) and which are
date “proposed start date” on your CoE. The dates for all
delivered by the University or its partner institutions. teaching sessions are available here.
3. This Agreement, and the availability of complaints and appeals
CRICOS The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and
processes, does not remove your right to take action under
Courses for Overseas Students.
Australia’s consumer protection laws (ESOS National Code,
Standard 3.4.5) as well as your right to pursue other legal remedies. Deferment An Agreement between the student and the
University permitting the student to commence a
4. This Agreement should be read in conjunction with: course of study after the date shown on the original
4.1. ESOS Legislative Framework (click here to view or download) CoE.
4.2. The University’s obligations under the Simplified Student Visa
Processing framework; Due date The date that international fees are due to be
paid. For each study session this is the advertised
4.3. The following University policies (click here to view or
commencement date of the session. For a course,
download): the due date is the proposed starting date shown on
– Admissions Policy; the CoE.
– Enrolment Policy;
– Student Fees Policy; and ESOS Act Education Service for Overseas Students Act 2000
– Progression and Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Policy. (Cth).
5. This Agreement is provided in accordance with the ESOS Act and Exceptional Circumstances that involve something exceptional,
the ESOS National Code. circumstances compelling or compassionate that has affected a
student and the cause of which was outside the
student’s control.
DEFINITIONS
Full-time study Unless otherwise specified, 0.5 Equivalent Full-
6. For the purpose of this Agreement, the following definitions apply:
load Time Student Load (EFTSL) or 40 Credit Points of
study in a half calendar year or 20 credit points in a
Agreed starting The first day of a course shown on the CoE. The first Quarter.
period day of any subsequent teaching session. If a student
is unable to start on the agreed starting day due to International An international student means a student who is
circumstances beyond their control and notify the Student not:
University in writing, a new agreed starting day may ≥ An Australian citizen
be negotiated. The University will inform the student ≥ A New Zealand citizen
in writing of a new agreed starting day in such
≥ The holder of an Australian Permanent Resident
circumstances.
Visa; or
NB: This definition is the equivalent to the “agreed ≥ The holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.
starting day” for the purpose of the ESOS Act.
Letter of Offer A letter or email issued by the University which sets
Census date The official deadline for finalising enrolment for the out the offer being made to a student, including but
teaching session. The census dates for all teaching is not limited to an Offer of Admission, a Package
sessions are available here. Offer of Admission or a Conditional Offer of
Commencing A student intending to enrol in a course at the Admission.
student University in their first teaching session. Non-packaged A student undertaking a stand-alone University
NB: A commencing student may also be either student course of study that is not part of a pathways
an “intending overseas student” or an “overseas package with Western Sydney College or any
student” for the purpose of the ESOS Act. another provider.
Confirmation The CoE provides evidence of a student’s enrolment OSHC Overseas Student Health Cover.
of Enrolment with a provider registered on the Commonwealth
(CoE) Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Packaged A student who has accepted a Package Offer of
Students (CRICOS). This evidence is required before student Admission to undertake up to three preliminary
DHA will issue a student visa. The CoE contains courses packaged with a principal University course
information about the Provider, agent (if involved), of study.
course and duration of study in which the student Preliminary Courses undertaken by packaged students which
has enrolled. course(s) are prerequisites to the principal course at the
University. A separate CoE is provided for each
preliminary course.
Principal course The main course of study at the University for a
packaged student, for which the CoE and student
visa is issued.
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