CROSS INSTITUTION STUDY
Applications for Semester 2, 2008 are now closed. Applications for Semester 1 2009 will open in August 2008.
Cross Institution Study is for students who are Commonwealth supported and who are currently enrolled within an undergraduate award at another Higher Education Provider but wish to undertake nominated units at Macquarie University which will count towards that particular undergraduate award at the other Higher Education Provider. For the purposes of Cross Institution study, Macquarie University is the 'Host University'; accordingly your current University is the 'Home University'.
International Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate award at another Higher Education Provider should contact Macquarie International at http://www.international.mq.edu.au/
Please note that Concurrent Studies at Macquarie University is different from Cross Institution Study at Macquarie University. Concurrent Studies at Macquarie University refers to a student studying a degree at Macquarie University intending to study individual units at another tertiary institution.
Cross Institutional study at Macquarie University may be suitable for students in the following categories:
How Do I Apply
Applicants within the Sydney Metropolitan Area must obtain academic approval from the appropriate Macquarie University Department/Division prior to lodging the application. This involves coming to the Macquarie University campus and consulting the course convenor in the relevant Department. Approval must be in the form of a signature from the Department on the front page of the application. Emails/letters are not acceptable forms of approval.
Applications for Semester 2, 2008 are now closed. Applications for Semester 1, 2009 will open in August 2008.
What Documentation Is Required:
All applicants need to ensure that that the completed application form and supporting documents are lodged together, well in advance of the deadline.
Please obtain the following documents from your Home University and submit them to Macquarie University with your application:
- An official academic transcript (or certified copy) of your current studies.
A simple printout of results will not be accepted. If you do not yet have an official transcript, please request one immediately from your Home University as these can take time to obtain.
- A letter of authority from your Home University, stating clearly that you have permission to undertake Cross Institutional study at Macquarie in the Units of study concerned and that they will count towards your award at the Home University.
Emails from administration/lecturers are not acceptable forms of correspondence.
- Cross Institutional students will pay for any unit/s undertaken at Macquarie University, therefore you need to complete a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form for Macquarie University. Please obtain this form from your Home University. If you began your degree before 2005, you need the green 1294(A) form. If you began your degree in 2005 or after, you need the red 1290(A) form. If you are unsure of your classification, please contact 9850 7323.
Please complete the form and include the following information:
Question 4: Name of higher education provider: Macquarie University Campus: North Ryde
Question 6: Name of course of study: Cross Institution Course Code: XINSTUG
Withdrawing From Units
As an enrolled Cross Institution student you cannot add any units to your approved program. To withdraw from a cross institution unit you must email the Coursework Studies Section and specify that you are Cross Institution Student and list unit(s) you wish to withdraw from.
Any withdrawal from a Cross Institution unit must be completed before the Census date. Failure to do so will lead to both academic and financial penalties.
If you would like further information about Higher Education Fees, please follow this link: www.goingtouni.gov.au