Macquarie University College

Changing your course at the College

A course transfer can allow you to change from your current course to a different course at Macquarie University College.

Who can transfer

Not all students are eligible to request a Course Transfer. To be considered for a Course Transfer, you must:

Be currently admitted to an Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma course at Macquarie University College; AND
Not be on Academic Pause, or have an active sanction that prevents you from study (such as an Exclusion); AND
Not be in the final Term of study in your current course.
Have at least one Term of study left in your new course. You cannot transfer into a course you have already completed all the units for.

Permitted courses

While you are able to transfer to and from many of our courses, there are restrictions and requirements you must meet. Please consult the Course Transfer Requirement Table below for information on your transfer options. Please note that even if you meet these requirements, your transfer is still subject to approval and is not guaranteed.

Course Transfer Requirement Table

I'm studying	Potential transfer options
Any Macquarie University College Undergraduate Certificate	Any Macquarie University College Undergraduate Certificate* except for Undergraduate Certificate of Engineering which has an additional Maths requirement*. Admission to Undergraduate Certificate courses is only available to Domestic Students **Minimum of HSC Mathematics Advanced Band 3 or equivalent
	Any Macquarie University College Diploma except for Diploma of Engineering and Diploma of Game Design which have an additional Maths requirement. Minimum of HSC Mathematics Advanced Band 3 or equivalent
Any Macquarie University College Diploma	Any Macquarie University College Diploma except for Diploma of Engineering and Diploma of Game Design which have an additional Maths requirement. Minimum of HSC Mathematics Advanced Band 3 or equivalent
Any Macquarie University College Diploma	Any Macquarie University College Undergraduate Certificate* except for Undergraduate Certificate of Engineering which has an additional Maths requirement*. Admission to Undergraduate Certificate courses is only available to Domestic Students **Minimum of HSC Mathematics Advanced Band 3 or equivalent

For a full list of all currently available Undergraduate Certificate and Diploma courses, check the MQ College Handbook and select 'Pathway'.

How to apply

To apply for a Course Transfer, you need to meet with an MQ College Student Advisor to determine your eligibility. This meeting must occur by the end of Week 3 of the current Term to allow enough time to process your transfer so you can commence in the following Term. Check the MQ College Important Dates so you don't miss this deadline.

At this meeting you will discuss your reasons for transfer and your eligibility will be confirmed if appropriate. You may also be required to do further research and return for a follow-up meeting.

If you are eligible to apply for a Course Transfer, the Advisor will assist you to complete the transfer.

To book your meeting with a Student Advisor, please use the booking link found in the College Newsletter, which is sent to your student email account each week.

Approval process

If you meet the eligibility requirements above and you are eligible to apply for course transfer by your Advisor, your request must still undergo approval. This is to ensure that you are prepared for this new phase of your studies and that the transfer is in your best interests.

When we consider approving a Course Transfer, we take many factors into consideration, such as:

your motivation for the transfer
your academic skills in specific areas of study relevant to your future course (for example: your skill in numeracy, should you wish to transfer into a mathematics-focused course)
your awareness and understanding of not just your future course, but the degrees and careers that the new course can lead you to
any delays in articulating to your bachelor degree or, if you are an International Student, whether there are any impacts on your CoE or Student Visa

Please note that Course Transfer applications take time to process, and some applications may need to be put on hold until after results for each Term are released. Please wait at least 3–4 weeks after you have submitted your application before enquiring about its progress.

If you are denied a transfer, we will send a message to your student email account to advise why.

After approval

If approved, you will be notified via your student email. The email will outline your next steps, including accepting the offer for your new course and enrolling and registering in classes in your new course, which will start from the commencement of the next Term.

Domestic students must complete a new HECS-HELP form online via eStudent before you are able to enrol into your units. You will also need to submit a new separate SA-HELP form if you are eligible and wish to defer your Student Amenities Fee for your new degree.

If you are an International Student Visa Holder, please complete an online CoE application for a revised CoE for your new course.

If you have completed any units in your original course that are also part of your new course, you will receive recognition of prior learning for them and you will not need to study those units again.

Please note that if you are enrolled in any units at the time you are approved, then your transfer can only be processed once results for the current Term you are studying are released.