Broome Campus Future Students

The Admissions Process

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The selection system for Notre Dame is a highly sophisticated one.

Notre Dame is not prepared to rely simply upon a numerical TER (Tertiary Entrance Rank) for something as important as university entry. Instead, it bases entry upon a whole range of different factors: academic records over Years 11 and 12, a stringent student interview, contribution to school and community life, individual motivation and recommendations by schools and employers. Within this mix, the TER is important but not determinative.

As a consequence of this balanced approach to selection, students apply directly to the University. Notre Dame does not use a centralised processing agency, as this would not allow the individual, multi-faceted assessment of each applicant that is the hallmark of the University.

Notre Dame's system of admission produces a student body noteworthy for its excellence and variety. Our students include duxes of schools, general exhibition winners, academic prize winners, top TEE scorers, outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen, and leaders in cultural and spiritual activities. The University is proud that it includes students whose outstanding potential is fully realised at a point after their school careers within the high quality, individualised education provided by Notre Dame.

School Leavers

School leavers are required to provide the following when applying for admission:

  • A completed Application Form for undergraduate studies.
  • Full academic records for Years 11 and 12 focusing on TEE subjects and a TER score if available.
  • A Personal Statement, in the form of an essay, outlining individual qualities, goals and motivation for seeking admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia.
  • Names of two referees.

If the information gained from the above indicates the applicant has the potential to succeed at Notre Dame, he or she is invited to an interview. The interview completes Notre Dame's admission procedure.

A place may be offered by the Admissions Committee following consideration of an overall assessment of academic records and personal qualities of the applicant.

For further information regarding undergraduate admission requirements, please consult the Notre Dame Undergraduate Admissions Guide.

 

Tertiary Enabling Program (Bridging Course)

The Tertiary Enabling Program is an alternative entry pathway to undergraduate studies at The University of Notre Dame (Broome, Fremantle and Sydney Campuses). By successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP), students will have an opportunity to apply for entry to undergraduate studies in most bachelor degree programs at the University (excluding Biomedical Science, Law and Physiotherapy).

The program is available for students who wish to meet minimum entry requirements for University, who do not have the traditional Tertiary Entrance Rank scores from Secondary Schooling, however completed year 12. It is also available to Mature-Aged students who do not meet minimum entry criteria for the degree programs at Notre Dame. The Tertiary Enabling Program consists of 7 units that provide students with the basic foundations of tertiary level study, which prepares them for an ideal transition into bachelor degree programs.

The Tertiary Enabling Program (Broome)

The Tertiary Enabling Program (Fremantle)


Mature Age Students

A significant proportion of Notre Dame's undergraduate students are in this category, particularly at the Broome Campus. Mature age students are required to address the following criteria when applying for admission:

  • Completed Application Form for undergraduate studies.
  • Academic records indicating the applicant's preparation for academic study. This may be by way of proof of earlier study (including TER), or through relevant life experiences, or through the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
  • A Personal Statement, in the form of an essay, outlining individual qualities, goals and motivation for seeking admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia.
  • Names of two referees.

If the information gained from the above indicates the applicant has the potential to succeed at Notre Dame, he or she is invited to an interview. The interview completes Notre Dame's admission procedure.

The Admissions Committee makes the final decision after considering all aspects of the candidate's application.

Recognition of Previous Studies

Notre Dame accepts students who have passed suitable courses offered through TAFE and approved Registered Training Organisations in Australia and overseas.

Completion of certain courses will provide credit towards a Notre Dame degree. Full details are available from Campus Administration.

Graduates from the Notre Dame Diploma of Education (ATSI) may access special articulation arrangements into the Bachelor of Education, with up to twenty four credits as Advanced Standing. Graduates from the Diploma of Management (Indigenous Organisation) will be offered credits to articulate into the Bachelor of Business.

Applications

Applications for Semester One enrolment in undergraduate courses may be made from July in the year preceding. Offers of places will be made progressively until quotas are filled. Prospective students are urged to submit applications as soon as possible to increase the chance of receiving a HECS supported place.

Application should be made direct to the Broome Campus on the appropriate form, which is available from the Campus administration. Applications are also accepted for both Winter Term and Semester Two enrolments.

To obtain further information on undergraduate courses or areas of interest, and to be informed of any University developments, please fill in our registration of interest form (in left-hand navigation).

Probationary Admission

A special admission arrangement is in place for both school leaver and mature age persons who require additional preparation as a transition into the undergraduate program.

The program will cater for mature age persons who plan to take up undergraduate study but who have been away from study for a long time, perhaps left school early and require additional support in their first semester. This special entrance also caters for school leavers who have completed Year 12 but need extra preparation before being approved for Good Standing.

The Probationary Admission program will intake students in both Semesters One and Two providing numbers are sufficient to warrant the program. Students will be admitted through the normal admission process but will be required to undertake an approved set of study units and participate in the additional tutoring that forms part of the Probationary Admission.

Probationary Admission students will enrol in approved HECS liable units, some of which will credit into their particular award. Aboriginal students are especially encouraged to make application.

Study Abroad Program

The Broome Campus hosts cross-cultural one week programs for US Study Abroad students from Fremantle Campus. A total of over ninety students participate in these programs throughout the year. Students come from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana (NDUS), St Benedicts College and St John's University in Minnesota.

A number of Notre Dame students from Fremantle and Broome Campuses are offered the opportunity to study at NDUS during the Winter Term of their second and third undergraduate year, or at postgraduate level.

Tuition Fees

Broome Campus offers places under the Commonwealth Government Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). To qualify for HECS all eligible students are required to lodge a Payment Options Declaration (POD) form. The POD requires the student to nominate one of three options for payment of the HECS contribution.

  1. Full Up Front payment (25% discount)
  2. Deferral in full
  3. Partial Up Front Payment

HECS students who defer all or part of their liability become liable for repayment, through the Australian Tax Office, from earned income.

The annual income of a HECS liability depends on the units comprising the Course.

To calculate a HECS liability please contact the University or refer to the Commonwealth Government publication HECS: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

Australian students who do not qualify for a HECS place will pay tuition charges that are aligned to HECS fees.

Other Expenses

Textbooks, stationery, field excursions, photocopy cards, specialist clothing and all items that may be classified as study equipment are payable by the student.

International Student Fees

International student fees in all universities in Australia reflect Commonwealth Government policy parameters. At Notre Dame they are comparable to the fees charged by the four large public universities in Western Australia.

International Student Fees are available from the International Office.

Scholarships

Notre Dame offers a limited number of academic scholarships, primarily to commencing undergraduate students. Aboriginal students are encouraged to apply for a range of scholarships.

Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance

Full information on student support delivered through Commonwealth Government programs is available at your nearest Centrelink office.