Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Alternative Entry to University

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications, or who have an ATAR score lower than required for their chosen course, can apply to study at UWS through the Badanami Alternative Entry Program.

Badanami Alternative Entry Program is a UWS initiative aimed at increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in undergraduate programs across all areas of study at the university.

The program includes a two-day assessment workshop. At the workshop all students complete a literacy assessment and have an informal interview to show that they meet the criteria for the course they have chosen to study.  Applicants for courses requiring mathematic skills and understandings will be required to complete a mathematics assessment. A mathematics revision workshop is available prior to the assessment as part of the program.

In addition to the assessments and interview, information about the support services available at UWS will be provided and there is an opportunity for prospective students to meet other students and academic staff from their chosen program.     

To apply for the Badanami Alternative Entry Program complete the application form below:

• Badanami Direct Application Form (opens in new window) (PDF, 272Kb)
  

Send your completed application form, along with any required supporting documentation, to:

UWS Admissions Office
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith NSW 2751

Applications close two weeks prior to each assessment workshop date.  For more detailed admission advice, or if you would like help to complete the application, please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669.

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

Testing and assessment will take place on Bankstown Campus for all UWS courses, except for the Bachelor of Community and Social Development course with testing and assessment taking place on the Penrith Campus (Kingswood site). 

For Mid-Year entry:

• Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 June 2013, AREP and Mainstream at Bankstown Campus
  
  

For 2014 entry:

Bankstown Campus 

• Monday, 11 and Tuesday, 12 November 2013 at Bankstown Campus 
• Monday, 20 and Tuesday, 21 January 2014 at Bankstown Campus
  

• Monday, 9 and Tuesday 10 September 2013 at Penrith Campus for the Bachelor of Community and Social Development (BCSD only)
• Monday, 11 and Tuesday, 13 November 2013 at Penrith Campus (BCSD only)
• Monday, 20 and Tuesday, 21 January 2014 at Penrith Campus (BCSD only)
  
  

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