The University of Queensland (UQ)

2019 Enhanced Studies Program (ESP)

Rules and Guidelines – QASMT WRIT1999

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1. ESP application and admission rules

1.1 This document applies to students studying the Effective Thinking and Writing (WRIT1999) intensive course for Queensland Academy

1.6 Applicants must gain written permission from their parent/guardian.

1.7 Applications are dependent on approval by the QASMT School principal (or nominated QASMT staff member).

1.8 To be considered, applicants must submit their application online, and provide the requested documentation by the closing date.

Submitting an application is not a guarantee of a place.

1.9 Entry into ESP is based upon the applicant meeting any additional criteria determined by UQ.

1.10 Entry into ESP is granted by UQ Admissions. In some instances, relevant applications may be forwarded to the appropriate UQ

faculty for a recommendation regarding the applicant’s suitability.

1.11 Successful applicants may complete one ESP course only at UQ. Applicants who have participated in/or intend to participate in

another offering of ESP at UQ will be considered ineligible.

1.12 Places in WRIT1999 are limited therefore if application numbers exceed positions available, not all eligible students will be accepted.

Teaching Period 5 (TP5).

2.2 Students are subject to the provisions of UQ statutes and rules during their enrolment, including rules regarding examinations and

withdrawing from courses.

2.3 ESP students will be issued with a UQ email account which must be checked on a regular basis. UQ’s official form of communication

with students is via their UQ student email account.

2.4 Students are required to attend each and every day of the course. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade due to the intensive

nature of the course.

2.5 Costs such as travel, textbooks, stationery, photocopying, and field trips are to be met by the student.

2.6 ESP students are ineligible for supplementary assessment arrangements.

4.2 Students who withdraw on or after 6 July 2019 and before results are finalised, will have a result of ‘K’ (withdrawn with academic

penalty) listed on their studies report and their official academic transcript. For the purposes of calculating a grade, a ‘K’ is a zero.

4.3 Students who believe they have grounds to withdraw without academic penalty on or after 6 July, 2019 may make an application in

writing requesting withdrawal. Such applications must include comprehensive supporting documentation to substantiate the

grounds for the request. More details available at withdrawing from a course or program.

5. Final results

5.1 Students who successfully complete their course with grades of 4, 5, 6, 7 or P will be issued with a My eQuals academic transcript

and certificate of participation and will have this grade recorded as part of their official academic record. Should students enrol in a

UQ program at a later date, credit may be granted for the completed course, if appropriate to their program’s requirements.

5.5 All grades on a student’s record (including ESP studies) may be used to calculate a Grade Point Average (GPA) for applications for

study in undergraduate, honours, postgraduate or research studies in the future.

5.6 Students who successfully complete their course will receive one adjustment factor (1-99 scale) as part of the UQ Adjustments

Scheme (Bonus ranks). Students must indicate that they have completed ESP on their QTAC application, and this is then confirmed

and taken into account when their QTAC application is assessed.

5.7 Students will receive their final grade when results are released for Semester 2, 2019 (late November). This is consistent with UQ

grade release policy.