Applications for uni 2 beyond in 2021 are now closed.
If you would like to find out more about joining uni 2 beyond in 2022, please view the ‘Application Process’ further below.
Note: Applications closed August 28th 2020.
What is uni 2 beyond?
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uni 2 beyond supports people with an intellectual disability to study courses for interest and take part in university life. You can study some subjects at the university without enrolling in a degree. |
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You can study these subjects because you are interested in them. This is called “auditing”.
What do uni 2 beyond students do?
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Attend lectures and tutorials |
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Work on individual projects | |
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Receive a certificate of attendance | |
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Make friends and socialise | |
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Go to the library | |
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Join clubs and societies | |
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Become more independent |
Where is the University of Sydney?
The university has many different locations called campuses.
The main campus is in Darlington/Camperdown.
This is near:
- Redfern Train Station
- Newtown
- Glebe
Most faculties are located on the main campus.
We are looking for someone who:
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Is interested in subjects available for auditing at Sydney University | |
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Will make university a priority | |
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Likes learning new things and being challenged | |
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Can travel to and from Sydney University | |
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Has experience in learning or working |
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Has people who support your plan or goals | |
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Whose needs can be met by uni 2 beyond staff |
Application Process
The application process for uni 2 beyond 2022-2023 opens in June 2021.
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If you are interesting in doing uni 2 beyond, email cds@cds.org.au or ring 9036 3600 and ask to be added to the uni 2 beyond mailing list. |
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May 2021: People on the mailing list will be invited to the uni 2 beyond Open Day. |
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June 2021: uni 2 beyond Open Day/Information Session. You have to go to the Open Day to apply to uni 2 beyond! |
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June 2021: If you liked the Open Day, you can put in an application form to be part of uni 2 beyond. Some people will invited to come in for an interview. You will find out whether you got into uni 2 beyond at the end of July 2021. |
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February 2022: Attend orientation day to learn more about how to be a uni 2 beyond student. |
Who can help me apply for uni 2 beyond?
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The people who support you | |
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The Translating and Interpreting Service (if you speak a language other than English)
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The National Relay Service (if you are hearing or speech impaired)
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What happens if I don’t get in?
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The uni 2 beyond team will tell you about programs that might be a better fit for you. This may include programs that focus on education, job readiness or socialising. |
What happens if I start uni 2 beyond, but it’s not right for me?
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You will sign a service agreement when you start at uni 2 beyond. | |
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The service agreement says that there needs to be 1 months’ notice to end the agreement. We can end the agreement sooner if there is an emergency. |
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If you decide to leave uni 2 beyond, we will also help you find some programs that are a better fit for you. |
How will uni 2 beyond help me reach my goals?
The uni 2 beyond team work with lots of people to help students achieve their goals:
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We meet twice every semester to discuss your goals |
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We think of creative ways we can help you achieve these goals | |
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One big way we help you achieve you goals is by finding other uni students to be mentors. Mentors help you in class and help you make new friends |
Questions?
Speak to a uni 2 beyond staff member: 02 9036 3600 or email cds@cds.org.au
