Cross Institutional Enrolment

Students Currently Enrolled at the University of Newcastle Who Wish to Study at Another Institution

The University may allow students of good academic standing (not under exclusion, suspension, restricted enrolment, negative service indicators etc), under certain circumstances, to undertake an approved course or courses at another tertiary institution to count towards their University of Newcastle program. This is known as cross-institutional credit. There is a charge of $50.00 per course assessment.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the intended study is consistent with the rules for your program and that they satisfy any accreditation requirements for that program.

If you are seeking cross-institutional enrolment, you should provide an academic or other compelling reason for undertaking the courses at the intended institution. You must also ensure that the type of enrolment you seek is possible at the desired institution. Finally, you must receive written permission from the Faculty responsible for your program before you undertake the study.

To apply for Cross-Institutional study you must complete the Application for Cross-Institutional Credit and supply an official outline of each course you wish to be assessed for approval.

Please note there are restrictions on the amount of credit which can be obtained through cross institutional study. These restrictions can be viewed in Clause 6 of the Credit and Articulation Policy.

Students Studying at Other Universities Who Wish to Study at the University of Newcastle

Students from other Australian universities can undertake approved courses at the University of Newcastle for credit towards an award at their home institution. They receive instruction, assessment and examination results but are not enrolled in a University of Newcastle award program. Following examinations, Cross-Institutional students can access their results from myHub. As a Cross-Institutional student you are responsible for forwarding examination results to your home institution for the awarding of credit. Cross-Institutional students are subject to the policies and procedures of the University of Newcastle.

To apply as a Cross-Institutional student you will need to do the following:

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  • Read the FEE-HELP booklet. These Australian Tax Office booklets can be viewed from the links below.

Important information regarding Cross Institutional Study

Home Provider Endorsement
As a Cross-Institutional student, it is a requirement that your home provider complete the ‘Home Provider Endorsement’ form. This will allow the University of Newcastle to assess your fee structure more accurately. The original copy of this form must be sent attached to your application or your home institution can send it directly to the university at the address on the form.

Supporting Documentation

  • Applicants must submit a copy of your current academic transcript with your application.
  • Applicants must submit evidence of identity and citizenship/residency. Your application cannot be processed if you do not provide evidence of your date of birth and citizenship. Please attach 100 points of identification (certified copies of these documents) to your application. You must supply either a copy of your passport, birth certificate or you citizenship certificate as part of your 100 points.

FEES
If you are an undergraduate student you will be required to complete a Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCaf) online at myHub as part of your enrolment. If you are a postgraduate student you may apply for a FEE-HELP loan.

Choosing a course
It is your responsibility to access information regarding course availability, timetabling and additional requirements for particular courses. This information can be accessed here. Please note that you will need to choose appropriate courses from the University of Newcastle website and provide these details to your home institution for approval before you can lodge your application. We recommend that you allow plenty of time!

Please also indicate in the location column of question 5 of the application form if you will be studying via distance learning.

Please note that restrictions may apply where places in classes are limited.

Closing Dates for 2013 applications

 Trimester 1 21 January 2013 
 Semester 1 18 February 2013 
 Trimester 2 13 May 2013 
 Semester 2 15 July 2013 
 Trimester 3 26 August 2013 
 Summer School TBA 


As competition is high for places in some classes, you should ensure that you apply well before the closing date.

Successful Applicants
If your application is successful, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment letter, and if you have provided a photo with your application, a student photo ID card. You will be given further instructions on how to activate your student account and finalising your enrolment via myHub.

Travel Concessions
Students who intend to study full-time are entitled to travel concessions on NSW public transport.

Contact Us
If you require further information contact the University by telephone on (02) 4921 5000 or by email at directadmissions@newcastle.edu.au.