Frequently Asked Questions

About Summer & Winter School | Who to Contact | Enrolment | Facilities & Assistance

About Summer & Winter School

Q: Why Should I take a course during the summer and winter semester?

There are many reasons that students may choose to take a courses as part of the Summer & Winter School at the University of Adelaide. These include:

• To accelerate their study
• To catch up on missed or unsuccessfully completed subjects
• To spread their study load over the whole year.
• To broaden their educational experiences by taking a course at the University of Adelaide
• Want to spend a summer in Australia studying at a top sandstone institution
• To build upon practical experience
• To get ahead of peers in the workplace
• Enjoy learning in an intensive mode course structure
• Want to develop knowledge for personal interest

Q: I am not a current student at the University of Adelaide. Can I still take a Summer & Winter School course?

Yes, you can. There are several ways in which you can enrol in the Summer & Winter School if you are not a Univeristy of Adelaide student. Potential students may enrol as Cross-Institutional, Non-Award or Study Abroad students.

Q: What are my responsibilities as a Summer & Winter School student?

You will be responsible for ensuring:

• Your enrolment is correct
• You have correctly filled in a HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP form if required
• You have permission from you home institution to gain credit transfers if you are enrolled as a Cross-Institutional student
• You check MyUni and your emails a least a few times per week
• You check the Summer & Winter School website before you contact the Summer & Winter School Office with questions.
• You do not have any timetable clashes if you are enrolling in more than one course
• You are aware of the student code of conduct and plagarism policy

Who to Contact

Q: Who do I contact if I have a question about Summer & Winter School?

You can either contact the Student Centre with you questions or contact your relevant Faculty/School. Please see the Contact Details webpage for more details.

Enrolment

Q: How many Summer & Winter School courses can I enrol in at any one time?

The answer to this question varies depending on the wishes of various Faculties/Schools. For example, the Business School and the School of Economics ask that students only enrol in one courses in Summer School and one course in Winter School. Whereas the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences recommend that students enrol in no more than two courses in Summer School and two courses in Winter School.

Students are strongly encouraged to contact their Faculty/School about how many Summer & Winter courses they are permitted to enrol in at one time.

Q: How do I enrol in a Summer & Winter School course?

Univeristy of Adelaide Students

University of Adelaide student can enrol in Summer & Winter School courses online through Access Adelaide and no longer need to apply to their Faculty/School for permission. For more information please see the University of Adelaide Students webpage.

Please Note: Students have overall responsibility for ensuring that the course they take fits within their program plan. Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet all requirements and restrictions relating to their chosen Summer School course. It is recommended that student seek clarification from their Faculty/School if they have any queries.

Cross Institutional Students

Students from other institutions who want to undertake summer and winter semester study at the University of Adelaide should complete a Cross-Institutional Enrolment Form and submit it to the Summer & Winter School. For more information please see the Cross Institutional Students webpage.

It is the student’s own responsibility to liaise with their home institution to ensure that they will be awarded credit for the chosen course.

Study for Personal Interest  Students

Individuals who are not university students and want to undertake summer or winter semester study on a non-award basis should complete a Non-Award Application and Enrolment Form with the relevant Faculty Office.

International Non-Award students are required to meet the same standards of English proficiency as any student seeking admission to academic programs at the University of Adelaide. Students are expected to be proficient in speaking, reading, listening to and writing English. Further details are available here.  

For more information please see the Study for Personal Interest & Development webpage.

Q: What are the key dates I need to be aware of?

The Important Dates section of the website details:

• When enrolment for summer and winter semester openings
• The last day to enrol in a Summer & Winter School course
• The census date
• The last day to withdraw not fail (WNF)
• The last day to withdraw fail (WF)

Facilities & Assistance

Q: What are the Library opening hours during Summer & Winter School semesters?

The Library website provides information relating to the opening hours of each of the University's libraries during the Summer & Winter School semesters.

Q: Will the Maths Drop-In Centre be available during Summer School?

The Maths Drop-In Centre is a comfortable place where undergraduate students can consult with a tutor on any aspect of maths related to their studies. The Maths Drop-In Centre aims to help students develop the skills to learn maths and solve problems on their own.

The Maths Drop-In Centre is located on Level 1 of the Schulz building, North Terrace Campus. It will be open 12 noon to 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the whole Summer Semester 4th Jan to 19th Feb (except Australia Day). No appointment is required - just drop in and talk to the tutors on duty.

For further information on the Maths Drop-In Centre or other services provided by the Maths Learning Service, please refer to our website.