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Commitments

A student lays on a bean bag in the library reading a book.

USC commitment

The University agrees to:

  • offer guaranteed entry to most USC degrees upon successful completion of two courses as part of the Headstart program, where the student has also obtained a Queensland Certificate of Education from their school
  • provide each Headstart student with the rights, privileges and responsibilities granted to other USC students
  • provide feedback to the school about student progress and results
  • provide a copy of the student’s academic record to the school
  • grant academic credit for a successfully completed course if the student subsequently enrols in a related USC degree
  • ensure that any student who successfully completes an advanced-level course will be offered exemption from related prerequisite courses in a relevant USC degree

Student  commitment

The student agrees to:

  • attend Headstart Orientation sessions
  • attend lectures, tutorials and workshops/laboratory sessions as applicable (students may be marked on attendance and participation)
  • complete all assessment items on time and contribute to group assignments and presentations. The commitment planner (PDF 51KB) will help you plan your time and manage your Headstart study alongside various other commitments.
  • check their University email account regularly
  • pay all fees due, including any late fees or fines incurred
  • adhere to the rules and policies of the University
  • have regular meetings with their School Coordinator to discuss progress
  • notify USC Student Administration in writing if they wish to withdraw from their course

School  commitment

The school agrees to:

  • nominate only those students who have the ability, motivation and basic knowledge to successfully undertake the Headstart program
  • provide appropriate support to the Headstart student, including counselling and academic support
  • have regular meetings with the Headstart student to identify any problems and report these to the University
  • notify USC Student Services in writing of any problems with the student’s ability to attend classes or complete their course

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  • ABN 28 441 859 157 |
  • CRICOS Provider No 01595D |
  • Updated: 22 May 2012