Credit

(also known as credit for previous study, credit transfer, status, recognition of prior study, advanced standing)

What is credit?

Credit is a process which allows students to seek recognition for prior studies they may have undertaken. Eligibility for credit does NOT guarantee admission to programs at the University of Adelaide. To find out more about the admissions requirements for a specific program, please refer to http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/admission/.

Why apply for credit?

If you are eligible for credit the length of time taken to complete your studies at the University of Adelaide may decrease and your fees may be reduced.

Do you need to lodge an application?

Everyone seeking credit for courses passed at another institution (i.e. not the University of Adelaide) needs to lodge an application.

What information do I need to submit with my credit application?

Your credit application will be considered only if it is accompanied by:
• an official certified copy of your complete academic record, and
• syllabus details of the course(s) for which credit is being sought. You are required to submit photocopies or printouts of the syllabuses as they appear in the Calendar/Handbook of the relevant institution for the relevant year, and
• a brief description of the structure of the degree or diploma, including stating how many units are required for a full-time load (eg. 24 units a year is a full time load at the University of Adelaide).

How do I apply?

Please follow these steps to apply for credit:
1) Download the application for credit form. Alternatively you may obtain this form in hard copy from your Faculty or School Office.
2) Obtain a complete, original or certified copy of your academic transcript (which lists the topics you have completed and your grades). If your academic transcript shows topics for which you have received credit you will need to provide earlier transcripts showing the grades you received for those topics.
3) Obtain syllabus details of the course(s) for which credit is being sought and provide a brief description of the structure of the degree or diploma, including stating how many units are required for a full-time load.
4) Complete the credit application form.
Applications should be submitted with your Faculty or School Office.

How will I be notified?

You will receive a letter from your Faculty/School Office outlining the credit transfer granted.

Formal articulation and credit arrangements

For information about formal articulation arrangements with TAFE, the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Group of 8 Universities, refer to http://www.adelaide.edu.au/dvca/articulation/.