Charles Sturt University
How to change your preference
There may be a number of reasons you want to change your preference, such as; doing better than expected, not getting the score you hoped for or because you’ve changed your mind.
To change your preferences you will need to login to either the UAC or VTAC websites with your application number and PIN. Full instructions are provided once you are logged in.
- For UAC courses access the UAC website
- For VTAC courses access the VTAC website
Important dates for changing your preferences
UAC
You can add, delete, or change the order of your preferences as many times as you like, during the periods shown in the table below.
| Change of preferences dates: | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Closing date for consideration in Main Round offers |
| Wednesday 20 January - Tuesday 26 January 2010 |
For consideration in Late Round offers |
| Wednesday 3 February - Thursday 4 February 2010 |
For consideration in Final Round offers |
VTAC
| Change of preferences dates: | |
|---|---|
30 November – 21 December 2009 |
All applicants ( excluding Year 12 WA and International Baccalaureate applicants) |
Frequently asked questions
I got a higher ATAR/ENTER than I expected what are my options?
- Consider changing your preferences to include courses that you wanted to do, but didn't think you would get into. You may decide to do a double degree or Honours degree. Visit our courses page.
- If you add a new course, check that you have the assumed knowledge and have met any extra admission requirements such as completion of questionnaires or submitting portfolios.
I didn’t achieve the score I anticipated, what can I do?
If you didn't get the ATAR/ENTER you were hoping for, all is not lost! You still have a number of options available to you.
- Contact CSU and talk to one of our professional staff about your options and the likelihood of gaining a place at CSU. Our advisers have the most up-to-date information about ATAR/ENTER cut-offs as well as alternative methods of entry to CSU. Remember, the ATAR/ENTER listed in the UAC or VTAC guide is only the number used to determine entry for last year's students.
- Consider a TAFE course - CSU recognises TAFE qualifications as an indicator of your likelihood of success at university. While you can gain entry to CSU based purely on a TAFE qualification (generally you’ll need at least a Certificate IV in a relevant field of study), you may also receive credit for subjects completed. There’s even the option of enrolling in a ‘Pathway Program’ which combines university and TAFE study. Find out more about ‘TAFE to CSU’.
- Single Subject Study allows you to start your study without enrolling in a full degree. You even have the option of building your own degree. Find out more about Single Subject Study.
- STUDY LINK programs are a great way to brush up on your study skills or to skill up in an area you did not study at school, e.g. chemistry, maths or physics. Find out more about STUDY LINK.
When will I get my offer and how do I go about accepting it?
Main Round offers for 2010 will be:
- UAC - 20 January.
- VTAC - 18 January.
When you receive an offer, you should not assume that you will also receive an offer in the following round(s). If you receive an offer and do not accept it, you may miss out on going to University.
Accepting an offer for a course at a lower preference, does not stop you from being considered in later rounds for a course you have nominated at a higher preference. You may receive a later offer for a course that is higher on your list of preferences than the course you were first offered and can then take up that offer.
When you are made an offer to a CSU course, you will receive information from UAC/ VTAC and CSU.
You need to sign and return the Offer of Admission sent to you by UAC / VTAC and fill in and return the relevant documents to Charles Sturt University.
You MUST return all required documents by the date specified. Failure to do so may result in the loss of your offer.
Information Sessions
If you would like to discuss your preference options, ATAR/ENTER results or living and learning at CSU you can attend one of these sessions:
Albury-Wodonga
When: Monday 21 December
Where: Nowik Theatre, CSU City Campus (Cnr Guinea and Olive Streets, Albury)
Time: 12 noon to 6pm
Bathurst
When: Monday 21 December
Where: Gymnasium, CSU Bathurst Campus
Time: 12 noon to 6pm
Dubbo
When: Tuesday 22 December
Where: Library, CSU Dubbo Campus
Time: 12 noon to 6pm
Orange
When: Monday 21 December
Where: Administration Building, CSU Orange Campus
Time: 12 noon to 6pm
Sydney
When: Tuesday 5 January 2010
Where: Shop 18, 63 Oxford Street, Sydney
Time: 10am to 6pm
Wagga Wagga
When: Monday 21 December
Where: Convention Centre, CSU Wagga Wagga Campus
Time: 12 noon to 6pm