Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Scheme

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme can improve your chances of admission into the University of Newcastle.

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The scheme is administered by the Wollotuka Institute and the University of Newcastle Admissions team.

Assessment for entry is coordinated by the Wollotuka Institute in conjunction with colleges across the University.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme enables applicants to be assessed on any formal qualifications, life experiences and other transferable skills that support your application.

Interviews for offers to study in Semester 1 2024, will take place from 4-8th December 2023. Interview dates will be allocated upon the completion of your application.

Applications close on Friday 17th November 2023.

_{(The UAC applies to NSW and ACT, please see alternative admission schemes for your state.)}

How to apply

Entry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme involves a three-step process.

Step one

Complete an application to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) and submit – please make a note of your UAC ID number.

While completing your UAC application, please remember to identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and select the University of Newcastle as your first preference.

Please ensure you click 'Yes' under the Alternative entry section of the UAC application to be considered for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme.

Go to UAC

If you are currently studying a University of Newcastle Bachelor degree, undergraduate certificate, or diploma, please submit an internal transfer application. See here for more information.

If you are completing an Enabling program (Open Foundation and Yapug), please submit a direct application. See here for more information.

NOTE – all applications for the Bachelor of Midwifery must be submitted to the Universities Admissions Centre. See here for more information.

Step two

Submit your Confirmation of Aboriginality to Establish your Status within the University of Newcastle with this application form. Once completed, send via email to - PVCIndigenous@newcastle.edu.au

Step three

Complete the application for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme – please remember to enter your UAC ID.

Please ensure you submit all documentations required in the application. This includes your recent school reports or transcripts, resume and personal statement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme Application

Entry through this program considers the applicant’s relevant life, work, educational and training experiences, in addition to any formal qualifications.

The interview ensures applicants are selecting the most appropriate course.

Contact us

For further information, please contact the Wollotuka Institute.

Phone: (02) 4921 6863

Email: wollotuka@newcastle.edu.au

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.