Special consideration entry

We understand that sometimes events outside of your control can prevent you from meeting our entry requirements. In light of this, we will assess individual applications from students who believe they may be eligible for special consideration for entry to Curtin.

Special consideration will be given to students affected by:

• Medical condition and/or disability
• Accidental injury
• Caring for ill or injured family members
• Financial hardship
• Family bereavement or
• Incorrect advice provided in relation to university entry.

You may also be eligible if you fall into one of the following equity groups, as defined by the Department of Education Science and Technology:

• Low socio-economic background
• People from rural and isolated backgrounds
• People with disabilities
• People from non-English speaking backgrounds
• Indigenous Australians or
• Women in non-traditional areas and postgraduate study.

Applying for special consideration

Before applying, you must read the Guidelines for Special Consideration Entry [.pdf - 118kB] or contact the University Admission Centre on +61 8 9266 7805 and a copy will be mailed to you. If you think you may be eligible for special consideration entry to Curtin, please write to the Manager, University Admission Centre, outlining your circumstances. Also attach any supporting documentation (medical documentation, etc).

Manager
University Admission Centre
Curtin University of Technology
PO Box U1987
Perth Western Australia 6845

Applications for special consideration are to be lodged prior to the release of tertiary examination results. Applications submitted after the release of results should address the reasons why the application was submitted late.

How your application is assessed

Each request is considered on its own merits, however the following guidelines give an indication of some of the issues that are taken into consideration:

1. Has your request already received consideration elsewhere? For example, if you have already been given special consideration by the Curriculum Council, we will not generally give extra consideration.
2. What were the circumstances surrounding your request for special consideration? For example, the degree to which the circumstances affected your preparation for university entry.
3. How competitive is the course? Equity requires that we consider not only your rights, but the rights of the other applicants, one of whom may be denied entry to the course if the consideration is granted.
4. Will you struggle at tertiary level? We must take into consideration your academic level.