Applying for credit
At USQ we like to make sure you receive credit for all of your hard work. Credit, exemptions or recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a way for you to reduce the number of courses (subjects) you need to study to finish your particular program.
We want to help you on your journey at university, and recognising your prior learning and experience is just one way we can do that. Simply follow these three steps when applying for credit.
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Find out if you are eligible for credits
You are most likely eligible for credits if you have studied or worked previously. Have a look at our Credit Database to see if any prior learning you have completed qualifies you for credits. If your prior learning facility is not registered on our database, or you are applying for credit for work experience, you can lodge a Credit/Exemption claim form (PDF^ 143KB) to see if you are eligible.
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Collect documentation and apply
You will need to provide documentation of your prior learning or work experience with your application. Documentation that you may need to provide includes academic transcripts, previous qualification certificates, course outlines, and your resumé. These must be original certified copies of the original documents.
Once you have collected and certified all required documentation, simply fill out the Credit/Exemption claim form (PDF^143KB) to apply for credits.
The application form, along with your documentation, can be posted to:
Domestic Recruitment and Admissions
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba Qld 4350
or, emailed to: admissions@usq.edu.au
It is very important that you lodge your application for credit as soon as possible especially if you are claiming an exemption or credit transfer which is a prerequisite for a course (subject) you wish to study during the following semester.
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What happens next?
Your application for credit will normally be assessed by the relevant Faculty and in most cases will be finalised within 10 working days.
If you have already applied and been accepted into your program, you will be notified by email when your exemption or credit transfer has been processed.
If you have not yet applied to study, we will email you the outcome of your exemption or credit application.
For more information please contact us.
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