Forms
A list of forms you will most commonly use during your time at Victoria University (VU).
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Course applications
Applying for special consideration for direct entry into a VU course.
| Download form | Action |
|---|---|
Direct admission special consideration form – A126 If you're applying under Category 6 check the list of eligible postcodes - applicants from rural and isolated areas. | Applying for special consideration for direct entry in to a course at VU. |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander profile information form – A124 | Applying for a course at VU and are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify as such. |
Supplementary forms
As part of your application you may be required to complete extra requirements such as submitting supplementary forms.
Enrolling & changing your enrolment
| Download Form | Action |
|---|---|
| Change of Citizenship or Residency Status – A16 | Your citizenship or residency status has changed. |
| Change your major/minor - A10 | You wish to change your major or minor. |
| Cross institutional inbound application and authorisation – A41b | Apply to study a unit at VU that will be counted towards your course at another institution. |
| Cross-institutional outbound application and authorisation – A41a | Apply to undertake subjects at another institution that will contribute to your VU course. |
| Deferment application – A83 | Defer your studies at VU if you have not yet enrolled. Deferment is not available to international students. |
| Enrolment confirmation application – A90 | Need a letter from VU with your enrolment details from previous study periods. Use the letter for enrolment confirmation to third parties (eg. Centrelink, banks, immigration, employers). You can print your own enrolment confirmation letter for the current study period via MyVU. |
| Enrolment overload – ESF04 | You require authorisation if your enrolment exceeds the approved academic load. |
| Non award unit of study application (higher education) – A42 | Apply for a higher education non award unit(s) of study. |
| Parent guardian agreement – A95 | You are a TAFE student under 18 years of age at time of enrolment. |
| Personal Details Amendment form – A11 | You need to make changes to your personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, address or phone number. |
| Placement withdrawal form – A12 | Applying for a review of the withdrawal of your placement due to special circumstances. |
| Request to extend course duration – ESF05 | For domestic coursework students reaching the maximum study duration for a course and applying for an extension. |
| Request a review of decision for unit withdrawal or course discontinuation due to nonengagement – A22 | Seek a review of decision if you can demonstrate that you have been engaging with your studies. |
| TAFE application for credit transfer – P005-F01 | Apply for credit when you have completed learning program/s that match the units within the course. |
| TAFE application for recognition of prior learning (RPL) & recognition of current competence (RCC) – P005-F02 | Apply for exemptions or partial exemptions for prior studies or relevant work experience. |
| Unit of study addition (TAFE) - A09 | Make additions to the unit(s) you are enrolled in. |
| Unit of study amendment (higher education) – A13 | Need to amend your unit of study. But use this form only if your course doesn't have online enrolment. |
VU Sydney, TAFE and offshore students: Application for waiver of unit rules - A65 All other students (ie you are not a TAFE, VU Sydney or offshore student): submit your application for waiver of unit rules application online. | You do not meet the unit prerequisite or corequisite requirements, or have already completed the unit but believe you should be enrolled in the unit |
Exams & results
| Download form | Action |
|---|---|
Request for academic transcript or statement of attainment - AC01a | Purchase additional copies or apply for a replacement of your official Academic Transcript, or Statement of Attainment (once course has been conferred). |
| Alternative examination time application – A50 | Apply for an alternative examination time (exceptional circumstances only). |
| Clash of examinations advice – A24 | Apply to accommodate examination clash if two or more examinations appear on the examination timetable for the same session. |
| Extension of time for examination application – A45 | Apply for an extension of time for your examination. Only relevant for: non-English speaking background and in your first two years of your enrolment at VU. |
| Review of Assessment Outcome Request form – AC02 | Request a review of an assessment result. Must be lodged with your Course and Unit Advisor within 5 working days of result publication. |
Fees, charges & loans
Domestic students are Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders.
If you are unable to pay your fees by the due date please see the fee extension application information page.
| Download Form | Action |
|---|---|
Domestic VET students A93 remission of debt form – A93 Domestic HE students A93 remission of debt form (submit the form online) | Apply for a re-credit of your Student Learning Entitlement (SLE) or to apply to have your HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP remitted. |
| Request a review of decision for re-credit, remit and/or repayment of fees – ESF01 | You are not satisfied with the original decision to re-credit, remit and/or repayment of your fees, you can request for a review within 28 days of receiving the outcome. |
| Fee extension application form (C) – A49C | You are unable to pay fees by the due date shown on your Statement of Account and think you have exceptional circumstances. |
| Internal sponsorship authorisation – A89 | You're from a college or department at VU, and you wish to sponsor (i.e. pay the fees of) a student at VU. To get a copy of the Letter of Acknowledgement template, email . |
| Sponsor agreement form – external – A91 | You're from an organisation outside VU, and you wish to sponsor (i.e. pay the fees of) a student at VU. |
| Staff status declaration for the purpose of enrolment as a student | You're a VU staff member and you are also undertaking study at VU. |
TAFE/VET, VU Sydney, offshore and international students: Domestic VET/TAFE student refund request form – A57 All other students (i.e., students who are not VET, VU Sydney, offshore or international): domestic HE student refund request A57 form | You wish to receive a refund of fees. First check your eligibility for a refund. |
| Waiver or extension of tuition fees on compassionate or humanitarian grounds – A58 | Apply for a waiver or extension of fees due to exceptional circumstances. |
Student loans & financial support
| Download Form | Action |
|---|---|
| Student loan application form – A48 | Apply for a student loan. Includes student loan information. |
Graduating
| Download Form | Action |
|---|---|
| Proxy authorisation for collection of testamur - A140 | Authorise another person to collect your testamur (certificate) from the University on your behalf. |
| Academic verification request form | Request verification of a Victoria University Graduate's qualification. |
| Request for awards and graduation documentation - ACO1b | Apply for a replacement:
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Related
International student forms
If you want to apply for a course as an international student, please apply online.
| Download form | Action |
|---|---|
| Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) extension | Confirm enrolment extension for onshore international students. |
| Reduce study load | Request to reduce study load for international students. |
| Application for overseas study program | Apply for overseas exchange, study abroad or a short program (must be an enrolled VU student). |
Leave of absence/discontinuation of your course
| Download form | Action |
|---|---|
| Leave of Absence (VET, undergraduate and postgraduate students) – A53 | Advise VU that you will be taking a leave of absence from your course (for international students studying at VET, undergraduate and postgraduate level). |
| Leave of Absence (Research) – A52 | Advise VU that you will be taking a leave of absence from your course (for international and domestic research students). |
| Course discontinuation application (international & research students only) – A40 | Discontinue (withdraw from) your course (international and research students). |
| International Student Release - A216 | Require a release to transfer from Victoria University to another provider. |
| Request a review of decision to transfer to another provider – A20 | Request a review of the original decision to grant release based on compassionate and compelling circumstances. |
Course-specific forms
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