These forms are for domestic students only. If you are an international student seeking an application form, please refer to the international student application forms page.
Administrative forms for current students are available from Student Forms and Document Requests page.
Certain application forms will require supporting documentation as detailed on the form.
Visit the Explanation of terms (our A-Z list) to decipher university phrases, terminology and definitions.
Tertiary Preparation Pathway
Application for admission to TPP is made on-line through the QTAC website.
Exception: If you currently hold a deferred place in TPP at USC, refer to the Deferred applicants section below.
Undergraduate programs
Application for admission to undergraduate degree, associate degree or diploma programs are made online through the QTAC website.
The below applicants can apply online directly to USC.
- USC Tertiary Preparation Pathways (TPP) students who are currently enrolled in, or have had an enrolment in the previous two years; or
- USC students who have completed an undergraduate program within the last two years, or are due to complete their program prior to their proposed semester of commencement; or
- USC students who have completed at least one semester of study in their current program and want to study another program concurrently (note: not all program combinations are permitted for concurrent study); or
- Concurrent study not permitted with the following programs:
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Paramedic Science
- Concurrent study not permitted between the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and the Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Concurrent study is not permitted in your first semester of offer
- Concurrent study not permitted with the following programs:
- Former USC students who have been excluded from study at USC; or
- USC Diploma students who are currently enrolled in, or have had an enrolment in the previous two years; or
- USC students who have completed an Undergraduate Certificate within the last two years, or are due to complete their certificate prior to their proposed semester of commencement
- Applicants applying for the undergraduate certificates (short courses)
Apply online directly to USC if you are a:
- Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) student currently enrolled in, or have had an enrolment in the previous two years;
- USC students who have completed an undergraduate program within the last two years, or are due to complete their program prior to their proposed semester of commencement;
- USC students who are currently enrolled in one program and want to study another program concurrently. Note: not all program combinations are permitted for concurrent study):
- Concurrent study not permitted with the following programs:
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Paramedic Science
- Concurrent study not permitted between the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and the Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Concurrent study is not permitted in your first semester of offer
- Concurrent study not permitted with the following programs:
- Former USC students who have been excluded from study at USC; or
- USC Diploma students who are currently enrolled in, or have had an enrolment in the previous two years; or
- USC students who have completed an Undergraduate Certificate within the last two years, or are due to complete their certificate prior to their proposed semester of commencement
- Applicants applying for the undergraduate certificates (short courses)
Note: All other applications for admission to undergraduate degree, associate degree or diploma programs are made through the QTAC website.
Deferred applicants
If you currently hold a deferred place at USC, you can take up your deferred place by completing and submitting an online form.
Go to: How to take up your deferred place
Note: Deferred applicants wishing to apply for admission into a different USC program must contact Student Central to find out how to apply.
- For information about entry/admission requirements for undergraduate programs—refer to the specific program information page
- Application dates *
Honours programs
This form is used to apply for USC honours programs excluding the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours)
Form: Application for honours program (PDF 508KB) *
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours)
Postgraduate coursework programs
Applications for admission to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and the Master of Teaching (Primary) are made through the QTAC website.
Exception: Applicants who have had an enrolment in the past two years in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at USC must apply directly to Student Central by completing and submitting the Application for Postgraduate Coursework (PDF 589KB) *.
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Please note: To apply for admission to the Master of Counselling you will need to apply through ApplyUSC and complete the following forms as part of the application.
Forms:
- Apply for the Master of Counselling via the ApplyUSC website and
- Master of Counselling academic referee report (PDF 206KB) * and
- Master of Counselling professional referee report (PDF 207KB) * and
- Master of Counselling personal statement form (PDF 179KB) *
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Please note: To apply for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and/or the Master of Professional Psychology you will need to apply through ApplyUSC and complete the following forms as part of the application.
Forms:
- Apply for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and/or the Master of Professional Psychology via the ApplyUSC website and
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) personal statement form (PDF 190KB)* and
- Applicants for either program request two referees (one academic and one professional) to provide USC with reports using the online Psychology Reference
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
You must apply for all other USC postgraduate coursework programs via the ApplyUSC website
Higher degrees by research
To apply for Higher Degree by Research, refer to the link below for further information.
Headstart Program
These forms are used by Year 11 and 12 students to apply for USC courses while still completing high school.
Form for first Headstart course: Headstart application form (PDF 365KB).
Form for an additional Headstart course: Headstart continuing enrolment form (PDF 212KB)*
Early Offer Guarantee
This form is used by year 12 students from eligible schools to apply for USC's Early Offer Guarantee.
Form: Applications are closed for 2022
To download the School Guidelines visit Information for Schools.
Cross-institutional study
This form is for students currently studying at another institution and wishing to enrol in USC course(s).
Note: If you are a current USC student and wish to undertake study at another institution, complete a cross-institutional approval form, available from the student forms and document requests page.
Form: Application for cross-institutional study (PDF 612KB) *
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Visiting students
This form is used to apply directly to the University to complete one or more individual courses (subjects) for professional or personal development, rather than enrolling in an undergraduate degree program.
Form: Application for Visiting Students (PDF 387KB) *
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning
Use this form to apply for credit transfer towards your USC program for study completed at another institution, or to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is the process of assessing knowledge and skills developed through other learning, informal studies or work-related learning, to determine whether the skills and knowledge contribute to meeting the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of a course or program at USC.
Form: Application for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (PDF 399KB) *
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
* For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.