Undergraduate and Postgraduate Local Coursework Students

If you are a local student who has been made an offer through UAC for either postgraduate or undergraduate courses, or you have received a direct offer from UWS, UWSCollege or through the Badanami Admissions policy, follow these steps. 

A quick start guide is available to help you through the online enrolment process:
»  Enrolling with MySR Autumn 2009 (PDF 94KB)

Our detailed Enrolment Guide also includes information about studying at UWS:
»  Enrolment Guide Autumn 2009 (PDF 806KB)

Accepting or Deferring Your Offer

Accept your offer

You’ll need to have your UAC application number or UWS student number with you to accept your offer through our online selection and course acceptance system OSCAS.

Follow the process through OSCAS to get your UWS Student ID number (for UAC applicants), and to activate your MyUWSAccount. 

Defer your offer

If you've received an offer to an undergraduate course you can defer your enrolment for 12 or 6 months, depending on whether your offer is for the Autumn (start year) or Spring (mid year) session.

» Defer your offer

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Setting Up Your MyUWSAccount

Your MyUWSAccount is a secure environment providing a username and password for your access through MyUWS to your free students email account, PlatformWeb, WebCT and MySR.

We send important information about your enrolment to your student email account, not by post, so it’s important that you check it regularly - every day if you can and at least twice a week.

You must first activate your account at https://myuwsaccount.uws.edu.au

On the first screen you will need to enter your UWS Student ID. You will use this number to log into most UWS online systems. You will also be asked to set up a secret question and answer in case you forget your password. When activating your MyUWSAccount, you must also read and accept the Information Systems usage agreement.

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Planning your Course

The first thing you need to do is check the online handbook for information about the structure of your course and available units.

» Online course and unit search (Handbook)

If you need further information or academic advice, contact your Head of Program or check if an Academic Advising session is

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Academic Advising

Academic Advising sessions will be held for local undergraduate and postgraduate students in the weeks before teaching commences. The date and location of your session depends on your course, so check the Academic Advising Schedule carefully.

If you have questions about unit selection or other aspects of your course, you should attend the session. If you want to apply for Advanced Standing you must attend the session. If no session is scheduled, please contact your Head of Program or Course Advisor with any questions.

If you are enrolling in:

Master of Business Administration; Graduate Diploma in Business Administration; Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Master of Applied Finance; Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
Master of Finance
Master of International Trade and Finance
Master of Business (Marketing); Graduate Certificate in Marketing
Master of International Business; Graduate Certificate in International Business

you should attend the Academic Advising and Orientation sessions for the Sydney Graduate School of Management.

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Enrolling with MySR

MyStudentRecords (MySR) is our online student records system. With MySR you can enrol at any time (during the enrolment period) from anywhere.

Read through the instructions in the Enrolling with MySR or Enrolment Guide carefully, and click the red ‘Help’ button if you would like more explanation about the steps involved. You can also call the Student Information Line on 1300 668 370 or call into any Student Centre for assistance.

»  Enrolling with MySR Autumn 2009 (PDF, 94Kb)
»  Enrolment Guide Autumn 2009 (PDF, 806Kb)

Supported computer labs will be open during Academic Advising if you need help with online enrolment. Over this period, a schedule of lab locations and times will be online at the MySR Help page.

If you’re using MySR from home, you must make sure that you have Javascript installed and that you have disabled any popup blockers before you login to MySR. The MySR Help page has more information about how to do this.

The quickest way to get to MySR is through MyUWS.

» MyUWS

If you have completed studies at another university or at TAFE, you may be eligible for credit for that study (Advanced Standing). You can get an application for Advanced Standing from any Student Centre or from the Student Administration Forms page. If you intend applying for Advanced Standing, go to the Admissions page for information about what you must provide to have your application considered and processed as quickly as possible.

» Advanced Standing

Applications for Advanced Standing close for Autumn Session 2009 on Friday 30 January 2009.

Please allow 5 weeks for processing applications for Advanced Standing. Your application can be lodged before this date if you would like an outcome before semester starts.

» Student Administration Forms

If you are enrolling in:

1604 Bachelor of Arts
2537 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law
1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to teaching Primary)
1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to teaching Secondary)

course information sites are available with all the details you need to choose and enrol in your individual units of study. Go to vUWS and login using login ID: arts-gt and password: guest. 

If you are enrolling in:

1634 Bachelor of Social Science
B Social Science/Bachelor of Law combined degree courses

a course information vUWS site is available with all the details you need to choose and enrol in your units of tudy. Go to vUWS and login using login ID: social-gt and password: guest. 

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Your Timetable

You are responsible for accessing and checking the teaching session timetable information to work out where and when units are being offered. You will not receive any kind of hard copy timetable from Academic staff.

The online timetable in PlatformWeb allows you to see what lecture and tutorial times are available. It is a good idea to check this information as part of your unit selection research, as it will display lectures, tutorials and classes that you need to attend as part of your enrolment.

When you have enrolled and know when you want to attend lectures and tutorials, make a list and you will be ready when tutorial registration opens.

» UWS timetable

Most units have options for tutorials and classes, and you need to register to attend these. Tutorial registration is another online process separate to enrolment. You must be enrolled in your units before tutorial registration commences. Each school has a different opening time for tutorial registration. Places in certain tutorials can be in high demand and quite competitive. The earlier you register, the more choice of times and days you may have. Instructions on how to register are available online.

» Tutorial Registration

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Your Fees

Your fees will depend on your program of study and citizenship status. If you are eligible, you may be able to obtain a HELP loan for payment of student contribution or tuition fees.

More information on fees, including payment options, is at:

» Fees, HELP, Payments and Census Dates

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Your Student ID Card

You must have a Student ID card. This photo ID is used for Library and photocopier services, accessing campus computer labs, and for identification purposes while you are on campus or in examinations. You may also be eligible to receive student travel concessions.

When you have enrolled, visit any Student Centre and bring your Student ID number and a current Drivers Licence, passport or other photo ID. It should only take five minutes for your card to be prepared.

If you are enrolling in a course with Special Requirements, you should bring the appropriate documentation with you when you apply for your Student ID card.

Special Requirements include

• Prohibited Employment Declaration - PED
• Criminal Record Check - CRC
• Adult Vaccination Record Card
• First Aid Certificate

Details about the documentation you must provide are available on the Special Requirements webpage.

» Student Centres

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Useful Links and Help

» Orientation and First Year Central
» MyUWS (for StudentMail, PWeb, WebCT, MySR)
» MySRHelp (for help with online enrolment and supported lab info)
» Course and Unit Search
» Current Students
» Enrolment Guide
» Bridging Programs, Writing and Maths Workshops