Transitioning to UTS

Get ready to study at UTS! The on-demand resources on this page will assist you in transitioning from your Diploma studies at UTS College to your studies at UTS.

Before transitioning to UTS

UTS follows a different calendar to UTS College. The main sessions at UTS are Autumn, Spring and Summer (limited courses available). You can familiarise yourself with UTS key dates including orientation and session start dates at UTS Academic dates.  
For advice on timelines, admissions, majors and study plan options, check out the Essential Information Sessions and Faculty Information Sessions on-demand videos.

All Sessions will be held in week 9 or 10 of the UTS College Academic Calendar. You will be notified by email when these dates are made available.
Program Date Time Room
Architecture Friday 08 Dec 12pm – 12:30pm HS609.1A1

Business
(2 sessions)

Thursday 23 Nov
Tuesday 28 Nov
1pm – 1:30pm
1pm – 1:30pm
CB05C.01024
CB05C.01024
Communication Thursday 07 Dec 2pm – 2:30pm HS609.1A1
Design (2 sessions) Wednesday 06 Dec 10am – 10:30am
2pm – 2:30pm
HS609.1A1
Engineering Tuesday 28 Nov 1pm – 2pm CB05C.02047
IT Tuesday 28 Nov 1pm – 1:30pm HS645.460
Science Tuesday 28 Nov 4:30pm – 5:30pm CB04.03551
If you are transferring to the courses below, you will need to submit your questionnaire by week 10 of your last semester with UTS College.

Please note, you won’t be able to enrol at UTS if you have not completed the forms below.  
 
UTS Courses Questionnaire
C10026 Bachelor of Business  Business major questionnaire
C10148 Bachelor of Information Technology 
C10345 Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice 
Information Technology major questionnaire
C10242 Bachelor of Science 
C10172 Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology 
C10184 Bachelor of Medical Science 
C10387 Bachelor of Forensic Science 
C10347 Bachelor of Advanced Science 
Science major questionnaire

Domestic Students

Transferring to UTS


If you’re in your final session at UTS College, you won’t need to submit an application to UTS. Simply ensure that your student details and course preferences to UTS are up to date by the required dates. 

If you’ve met the conditions below, you’ll receive an offer by invitation to your UTS preference on the results publication date.  
  • You have a UTS preference nominated 
  • You’ve completed your Diploma and met the GPA requirement for your UTS preference 
  • You’ve submitted the major questionnaire (see Completing your major questionnaire for more information) 
  • Your UTS preference is available in the UTS session following your final UTS College semester 

Instructions on how to accept your offer and enrol can be found on your offer correspondence. 
 

Updating your personal details and UTS course preference to UTS

The last day to nominate or change your UTS preference and update your personal details (including your name, citizenship, residential and personal email address) is week 10 of your last semester with UTS College.  

Please contact UTS College Student Centre to update your UTS preferences.

You can update your personal details on your eStudent profile.
 

Submitting an application to UTS

In most cases, you do not need to submit an application to UTS. You are only required to submit an application via the UTS Student Portal if: 
  • You don’t meet the GPA requirement for your UTS preference  
  • You want to start at UTS in a later session (to apply for your preferred session, see Key Dates below.)

 

UTS Autumn session 2024 (commences February)

8 December 2023 – UTS course preferences, major questionnaire and personal details due
22 January 2024 – Offers released to eligible Semester 3 finishers
24 January 2024 – Applications for Autumn 2024 open for all UTS College Diploma graduates
2 February 2024 – Applications for Autumn 2024 close for all UTS College Diploma graduates
 
Applications for Spring session will open in June. Please keep in mind there are limited courses are available in Spring session.
 
If you are not due to complete your Diploma this semester, please check back once you’re in your final semester.

Upon completion of your UTS College Diploma, as a domestic student, you will be eligible to articulate into a relevant UTS undergraduate degree providing you meet the GPA required for the specified course. If you commenced your Diploma in 2023, please refer to Articulation requirements from UTS College diploma to UTS undergraduate degree 2023. If you commenced your Diploma prior to 2023, please refer to the relevant grade point average document based on when you commenced your Diploma.

All courses listed in Grade Point Average for domestic diploma students are available in Autumn session, with the exception of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (C10004).

How do I submit an application on UTS My Student Portal? 
Please view the instructions on how to sumbit UTS College direct applications.

Please note, submitting an application under application types other athan the UTS College Transfer applications, may delay your application being processed on time.
 
You will receive your outcome via email within 15 business days of your application submission.
 
The course I want to apply for is not appearing on My Student Portal.   
If the course you want to apply for does not appear on the UTS Student Portal, it is due to one of the following reasons: 
  • The course you’re applying for is not on the articulation agreement. 
​Note: Only courses on the articulation agreement are available on My Student Portal. View your relevant articulation agreement on UTS College Publications. Please view the agreement for the year you commenced your Diploma in.    
  • Applications are closed for the session you're applying for 
Note: For application opening and closing dates, please see Key Dates

To apply for other undergraduate courses not on the articulation agreement, you will need to submit a UAC application (opens an external site). You can view offer round dates on the UAC website.
 
I want to start at UTS later. What should I do? 
If you are eligible for an offer, UTS will make you an offer for the UTS session immediately following your final UTS College semester. If you want to take a break before starting at UTS, you won’t need to do anything once you’ve received the offer correspondence.

Once you’ve decided when you want to commence studies at UTS, you’ll need to submit an application on the UTS Student Portal. For application opening and closing dates, please see Key dates.  
 
My final GPA does not meet the minimum GPA requirement for my preferred UTS course. What can I do? 
You may be contacted to provide a personal statement to support your application to transfer to UTS.  

The faculty will assess your academic results and your personal statement and you will be advised of your outcome via email.  
 
Who should I contact for more information on transferring to UTS? 
In your final semester at UTS College, your first point of contact is your Student Success Advisers.  

Your Student Success Advisers can assist you with: 
  • Updating your UTS preference 
  • Offer release and application dates  
  • Enquiries related to your offer status or application 
  • Transferring to UTS in a later session 
 
If you have any questions related to enrolling or using UTS systems, please contact the UTS Student Centre.

International Students

How will I receive my UTS Letter of Offer?  
Eligible students will receive their Letter of Offer via email. A copy will be sent to your student email address, personal email address and nominated UTS agent (if appointed). If you need to update your contact details please email international.applications@uts.edu.au with a copy of your passport, UTS College Student Number and confirmation of your new email address.  
 
When will I receive my UTS Letter of Offer?  
Eligible students will receive their Letter of Offer via email usually within 2 weeks of your result release date.  
 
What is the due date to accept the offer?  
The due date to accept the offer will be listed on your Letter of Offer. International students must accept an offer before proceeding to orientation or enrolment.  
 
What do I need to provide to accept my offer?  
International students need to submit the completed acceptance form, passport copy, evidence of payment of the deposit (Flywire reference number or screenshot) and scholarship acceptance form (if eligible). Please ensure all documents are signed as per your passport. Acceptance documents can be submitted to your nominated agent or directly to UTS via the application portal or email.  
 
How do I change my course or major? 
If you have decided to change your UTS course or major you should contact reps@uts.edu.au immediately to request for your application to be reviewed for the new preference. You should request a change prior to completing your UTS College course. Course changes made after enrolling at UTS will need to be considered via an Internal Course Transfer (ICT).  
 
Changes to your course may impact your student visa. Please ensure that you inform the Department of Home Affairs regarding any changes to your enrolment.  
 
How can I see my subject exemptions after enrolling at UTS?  
Students eligible for credit recognition will notice that the subjects they are exempted from appear grey on their study plan via My Student Admin. You will not be able to enrol into subjects you have received exemption for.  
 
Who should I contact if I have more questions about my application before commencing at UTS? 
UTS International Student Centre 
Within Australia: +61 2 9514 1531 
E: international.applications@uts.edu.au  
In person: Level 3A, UTS Tower Building, 15 Broadway NSW 2007  
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm  
 
Who should I contact if I have more questions about my study plan after commencing at UTS? 
Building 10 Student Centre 
In person: Make an appointment  
Within Australia: 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887) 
Outside Australia: +61 2 9514 1222 
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm  
 
You can also check the on-demand resources and enrolment advice available here.  
 
Who should I contact if I need an enrolment letter or new CoE once enrolled? 
UTS International Student Centre 
Within Australia: +61 2 9514 1531 
E: internationalstudent@uts.edu.au  
In person: Level 3A, UTS Tower Building, 15 Broadway NSW 2007  
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm