Student Enquiries

The College of Science Student Services Team is located on Level 2 of the Frank Fenner Building (No. 42) and provides information and administrative services to students and staff of the College of Science. The College Office is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for all student enquiries.

Another useful resource is the Student Enrolment and Administrative Procedures Guide. The Guide provides information about:

• how and when to register and change enrolment
• important administrative policies and procedures
• administrative and financial deadlines and penalties for non-compliance
• how and where to get advice

Once you are enrolled, check out your class or examination timetable here.

Help for Undergraduates

Sub Deans are available on a regular basis to talk to current and potential undergraduate students about their current and proposed courses. Appointment sessions with Sub Deans are available Monday through Friday. To make an appointment with a Sub Dean, please contact the College of Science Office on telephone (02) 6125 2809. Click here to see a listing of Sub Deans.

Please note: if you are unable to come to campus we can arrange a telephone appointment for you.

Examination Information

There are two examination periods each year, at the end of semester 1 and semester 2 (June and November). Some courses also include mid-semester examinations and the timing of this assessment will be outlined to you at the start of your course by your lecturer or course convenor. It is your responsibility to ensure that any travel you take does not prevent you from attending your exam. More information.

Special Consideration (Examinations/Assessment) Process

The Application for Special Consideration Form is lodged with the Science Department/School providing the examination for a course/assessment taken. Special Consideration is for students who believe their academic performance in a course during an examination, or during the session/semester, has been adversely affected by illness, misadventure, or other circumstances, beyond their control.

• Lodge the ‘Application for Special Consideration (Examinations/Assessment)’ form with relevant Science Department/School.
• The Application will be considered by the relevant lecturer and/or Head of the Department/School.

Special Examination Process

The Application for Special Examination Form is lodged at the College of Science Enquiries Desk, Frank Fenner Building 42, Level 2. A Special Examination application is for a student who failed to attend a term, semester, or annual examination. Special Examination Forms must be lodged with the College of Science no later than 72 hours (excluding the days the University is closed) after the end of the scheduled examination.

• Lodge the ‘Application for Special Examination(s) Form at the College of Science Enquiries Desk, within 72 hours after the end of the scheduled examination.
• The Application will be reviewed by a Sub Dean with regard to Rule 9 of the Examinations (The Faculties) Rules – www.anu.edu.au/cabs/rules/
• The Application will be forwarded with comment from the Sub Dean to the relevant Department/School requesting advice from the appropriate course Lecturer/Head.
• The College of Science Enquiries Desk will notify the student of the decision and request the student contact the relevant Department/School within 48 hours of notification to establish a date and time for sitting a special examination.

Application for consideration under the ANU linguistically diverse background policy

Students requiring changed examination conditions under the Assessment Arrangements for Students from Language Backgrounds Other Than English policy need to fill out the form available for download here.

This form needs to be filled in and duly signed by the relevant lecturer/s AND head of department/school and handed in to the College of Science front counter or to the Department Administrator BEFORE close of business 1st June.

The policy can be viewed here.

The policy identifies eligible students as follows:
2.2 Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for extra time in examinations, special consideration in assessment, or a corresponding level of support, a student must:
· self-identify as a Student from a Language Background other than English; and
· be in their first year of enrolment, either full-time or part-time; and
· be able to demonstrate a mix of both linguistic and cultural factors, which disadvantage them in time-dependent assessment tasks conducted in English; and
· can demonstrate that they are undertaking English language training courses and can list these courses.

Eligibility may be extended for a limited time beyond the first year of enrolment at the discretion of the course authority.

FAQs

General

How do I find information about a particular degree program?

Information on Undergraduate programs, including admission requirements and degree structure is available at http://studyat.anu.edu.au/programs/undergrad/single/plushonours.html

Information on Postgraduate programs, including admission requirements and degree structure is available at http://cos.anu.edu.au/CW/

How do I find out about a particular course?

Information on undergraduate courses offered by the College of Science, including course coordinators, prerequisites and syllabus is available at http://studyat.anu.edu.au/acad_orgs/195/courses/undergrad.html.

How do I transfer to the ANU from another institution and can I receive credit for previous studies?

You need to apply through UAC following the normal procedures. If you are offered a place, you will receive a Status form in your enrolment pack. This needs to be filled out and brought along to enrolment along with a transcript of your previous studies.

How do I apply for admission to an undergraduate degree program?

Information on how to apply for admission as a local or as an international student is available at http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/admission/. Local students usually apply through UAC while international students need to apply through the International Education Office.

Can I apply to transfer to another degree?

Yes, fill out and submit an Application for Undergraduate Program Transfer form along with a HECS Declaration Form and a Credit Transfer (Status) Application for Sub Dean approval. These forms are available from the College of Science Reception Area (Frank Fenner Building No. 42) or the Student Services website.

How do I accept my offer and enrol?

Information on how to accept your offer is available at http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/accepting_your_offer/ . Information on how to accept and then defer is available at http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/admission/deferment/index.php.

Problems Enrolling?

Generally you should be able to enrol yourself using ISIS, as long as you do so by the dates set out in the current Student Enrolment and Administrative Procedures (SEAP) guide. If an error message appears and you have checked that you meet the prerequisites and/or co-requisites, you should contact the school/department and request a permission code. Go back to ISIS and use the code to override the error message on ISIS. The Online Student IT Guide provides more details on ISIS.

Note: Permission Codes are obtained directly from the Department/School (not the College Office). If your permission code still does not work, you may need to fill out an Enrolment Variation Form, available from the College of Science Reception Area (Frank Fenner Building, Bldg 42). If you wish to take more than 24 units in a semester, you will need to fill out an Enrolment Variation Form and receive permission from the Sub Dean.

Where and when are my lectures?

Draft timetables are available at http://timetable.anu.edu.au and are posted up outside the libraries.

Do I need to nominate a major for the Bachelor of Science?

Students must nominate two Majors, or a Double Major, or they will be automatically allocated. To register Majors come to the College of Science Enquiries Desk, Frank Fenner Building 42, Level 2, to complete the Registration of Major form.

Where do I pay for and collect reading bricks and other materials?

You will be advised by your course lecturers as to the appropriate method for acquiring course materials.

Non Award

I am only interested in pursuing one course, how do I apply for admission ?

If you are only interested in undertaking one course, you may apply as a non-award fee-paying student using the application form.
Non-award students are those granted permission to enrol in courses from an award program without enrolling in the award program itself.

Further Information

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