Accept my offer - International On campus
Congratulations on deciding to accept an offer to study in Australia at CSU. The following information provides the steps on how to accept your offer, and detailed information on what to do next.
Step 1 - Read all information carefully.
Make sure that you have read and understood the details of your offer of admission before you commence the process of accepting and paying.
- Page 1 shows the course you have been offered, fees and other important information
- Page 2 lists course information and/or conditions of the offer. Any conditions specified in the offer must be met by the first day of session
- Page 3 displays any credit that may have been awarded
- Page 4 shows the projected tuition fees for your course
- Page 5 acceptance declaration
If you have any questions about your offer, contact the CSU Admissions Office on 02 6933 4334 or at admissions@csu.edu.au.
Prior to accepting your Offer of Admission, familiarise yourself with the following policies and forms:
- Information about living in Australia and studying at Charles Sturt University, including important information about accommodation, cost of living in Australia, Overseas Student Health Cover and other pre-arrival information that you need to be familiar with before accepting your offer of admission
- CSU teaching and assessment methods
- Regulations covering admission and enrolment
- detailed course descriptions and requirements
- Terms and Conditions, including the Refund Policy
- Research Higher Degree students are required to access and read the probation conditions for their course.
Other Charles Sturt University policies are available upon written request.
Step 2 - Accept your offer
You can accept your offer of admission by signing and dating the Acceptance of Offer letter (page 5) and returning it by the due date shown on your Offer of Admission. Please return your acceptance to CSU Admissions Office by email to admissions@csu.edu.au or by fax to +61 2 6933 2063.
Step 3 - Payment details
The third step to accepting your Offer of Admission is to send payment for the first session or first year tuition fee (specified in your offer on page 4) and mandatory Visa Length Overseas Student Health Cover, if you choose to use CSU's preferred provider . The amount you need to pay is:
- The first session or first year tuition fee (as outlined in your Offer of Admission, Page 4)
- Mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (as outlined in your Offer of Admission, Page 1)
- Student Services and Amenities Fee (as outlined in your Offer of Admission, Page 4)
Payment deadline
In order to secure your place, you should pay the fees detailed above by the date specified in your Offer of Admission. Please read the information on arranging your student visa (below) before making any payments.
Payment Methods
You can now make payment easily and securely via Western Union. By using Western Union your payment is automatically tracked to your acceptance with CSU. Go to:
Alternatively you can make payment directly to CSU. Bank Account details are available on the Telegraphic Transfer form below. Please ensure you complete and submit the Telegraphic Transfer form as instructed so that your payment can be matched to your acceptance.
Download the Telegraphic Transfer Form [PDF]
Where to go next:
More on international student fees
Other Important Information
Logging onto the CSU website
This information provides you with details on how you can 'get online' with CSU whether you are currently considering a university offer or you have already accepted a place and are ready to get started.
To access the many CSU services you will need a login ID and password. These have already been created for you.
To obtain your Login ID and Password you need to:
- access a computer that is connected to the internet with a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari and your email account such as Hotmail, Gmail or Yahoo
- go to our website student.csu.edu.au and click on the link 'Activate my Login'
- you will then be taken through a simple process that allows us to identify who you are by asking you to provide your first (or Given) name and last (or family) name, your date of birth together with any two of the following, student number, postcode, country of birth, phone number
- once identified, you will follow a process that verifies your email address, followed by a question and answer that will be used if you forget your password in the future
- finally, you will be asked to agree to the University's Code of Conduct after which you will receive your ID and Password.
Refer to the Easy Step Visual Guide for help in activating your CSU Login
If you have any difficulties in using the system or you are not able to be correctly identified, simply contact Student Central on +61 2 6933 7508 who will be able to assist you in completing the process. Remember that Student Central may not be operating in the same time zone as you, so you may need to submit an online support request.
Start your CSU Orientation
Start your CSU Online Orientation
A thorough orientation is essential to successful study at CSU. The time between accepting your offer and the start of your first session is the perfect time to begin your orientation.
Pre-departure enrolment information
International students studying on campus in Australia need to know some important information that will make their transition as smooth as possible.
Permanent residency
This offer of admission is made to you as an international fee-paying student.
If you obtain Australian permanent residency before enrolling in the program, your offer of a place (or your enrolment) as an international student will lapse. Your application for admission as a local student will then be assessed. Please note that because of government controls on the number of local students who can be enrolled, you may not qualify for a local place. If you obtain permanent residency before you enrol, you must notify CSU in writing as soon as possible, enclosing certified documentary evidence of your residency status.
If you obtain Australian permanent residency prior to the Census Date in any enrolment session, your enrolment will change to that of Australian student status.
If you obtain Australian permanent residency after Census Date in any enrolment session, your enrolment will continue as an international fee-paying student until the end of that session at which time it will change to that of Australian student status.
For postgraduate research courses, all enrolments are offered on a fee-paying basis regardless of residency status.
Late enrolment
International students must arrange to be on campus prior to the start of the session to take part in a compulsory Orientation program. If you are going to arrive after the commencement of the session, you must seek approval from CSU. Please advise your expected date of arrival when applying for approval for late enrolment. Students will not be allowed to enrol after the end of the second week of session.
Academic load / attendance / academic performance
It is a requirement of your student visa that you maintain satisfactory academic progress during your studies and that you complete those studies within the timeframe identified on your visa. In addition, as a student visa holder you must maintain 80% attendance at classes during your study. Changes to your enrolment and any breach of the student visa condition in relation to attendance or satisfactory academic performance must be reported to the Department of Immigration.
Notification of address in Australia
It is a requirement of your student visa that you notify CSU, as your education provider, of your address in Australia within seven days of your arrival. You are also required to advise any change of address within seven days. You will be reminded of this during Orientation at your CSU campus.
Complaints and appeals
If at any time you are not satisfied with the service provided to you or the decisions that have been made by Charles Sturt University, you may submit a complaint to the University Ombudsman. Contact the University Ombudsman
Disclosure information
CSU reminds you that the information provided in your application may be made available to Australian Commonwealth and State Agencies pursuant to obligations under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code. CSU is required under Section 19 of the ESOS Act 2000, to inform the Department of Immigration about changes to your course enrolment and any breach of your student visa condition relating to satisfactory academic performance.
Declining an Offer of Admission
If you wish to decline this offer, please advise the CSU Admissions Office as soon as possible.
You can do this online, after you have activated your CSU Login, or in writing (either by email or letter fax).
CSU Admissions Office
admissions@csu.edu.au
Locked Bag 676 Wagga Wagga NSW 2678
Fax: +61 2 6933 2063
Prospective Student Inquiries
Australian campus business hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Australian Eastern Time (GMT +10).
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