Science Student Centre

Students should be able to administer most of their enrolment at the MyUNSW site. Additional forms needed for enrolment and other administrative matters, can be obtained below. Once completed, Science undergraduates should submit the form and relevant paperwork to the Science Student Centre:
Robert Webster Building, Room 128
T: +61 2 9385 6125
F: +61 2 9385 6127
E: sso@unsw.edu.au

Science Student Centre is open for face to face enquiries:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Postgraduates should enquire at their School office.

Science Enrolment Guide

The Science Enrolment Guide has been created to help new first year students select and enrol in appropriate science courses. It contains useful information on university terminology, the Online Handbook, assumed knowledge, selecting courses for each program, and useful links and contacts to assist you with your enrolment. Please click here for the Science Enrolment Guide.

Advice for students considering first year Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics courses can be found on the School web pages below:

Mathematics:
http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/assumed-knowledge-first-year

Physics:
http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/COURSES/FIRST_YEAR/student_guide.html

Chemistry:
http://www.chem.unsw.edu.au/undergrad/courses1.html

Useful Forms and Information

Application to overload (PDF) (Click here)
Only students who have completed at least 48 units of credit at UNSW, and have a cumulative WAM greater than 65 will be allowed to overload. Further, students who are in their final year of study can apply to overload, if they will not be able to complete all necessary subjects in order to graduate. Students can only overload a maximum of 6 UOC.

Application for varying courses taken in a program (PDF) (Click here)
This form is for science students who want to apply to vary the structure of their program, that is, substitute a subject required for their degree with a similar subject. Approval must be obtained from the program authority by submitting this form. Where students wish to vary courses for their major or minor, they should first get approval from the Head (or their nominee) of the School controlling the major or minor.

Declaration OR Change of Major/Minor (PDF) (Click here)
This form is for science students who are required to elect their major/minor/study plan, or who would like to change their major/minor/study plan. Students should ensure that they are following the proposed outline for their major/minor.

Enrolment Variation
For all enrolment related deadlines and information, please see https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/enrolment/EnrolmentDates.html. Relevant forms for adding and dropping courses after particular deadlines are available from https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/Forms.html

Graduation check template (PDF) (Click here)
This form is to assist students checking that they are on track to graduate. On completion it should be attached to an SM2012 Form along with an academic statement and returned to the Science Student Centre.

Internal Transfers
Information regarding transferring internally to another UNSW program can be found at https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/academiclife/program_transfer/InternalProgramTransfer.html

Program leave/Discontinuation
To apply for program leave or discontinue a program, please see the information and complete the form available at https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/ProgramLeave.html

SCIF2041 Research Internship A and SCIF3041 Research Internship B form (PDF) (Click here)
This form is for students currently enrolled in the Advanced Science programs who wish to carry out a research internship as part of their undergraduate studies. The form must also be completed by a nominated supervisor, signed and returned to the Science Student Centre.

SM2012 Graduation check form (PDF) (Click here)
This form is to be completed by students intending to complete their degree/coursework requirements in 2012 and either graduate or subsequently enrol in honours for 2013. Before completing this form students should consult the undergraduate section of the Online Handbook for the year in which they commenced their program. This completed form, along with a ‘Graduation Check Template' (see below) and a copy of your academic statement from myUNSW should then be returned to the Science Student Centre.

Timetable Clash Approval (PDF) (Click here)
This form is for science students who have a timetable clash. Approval must be obtained from the course authorities of both subjects of the clash. Once approval has been obtained from both course authorities you are then able to be enrolled by the Science Student Centre.

Withdrawal from a course without failure
To apply for special permission to withdraw without failure from a course after the relevant deadlines as shown at https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/resources/KeyDates.html, please read the information and use the form available from https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/atoz/CourseChanges.html

Other useful links

A to Z Guide for Students: this contains a wealth of information relating to UNSW, including student-related policies and procedures.

Key Dates: a list of important dates students need to be aware of.

Student Central: more information and forms relating to academic standing, advanced standing, visa extensions, special consideration, assessment, examinations, graduation etc. The site includes opening hours for UNSW Student Central.

Student Forms: downloadable forms for UNSW students.

UniLife Directory for Students: key information relating to academic matters, fees and financial assistance, UNSW policies and procedures, and the services and support available on campus to UNSW students.