International Office Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building G02 University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia Application for Release Letter – International Students This form only applies to students on a student visa who have applied to study at another institution within the first 6 months of their principal course at The University of Sydney and seek to be released from The University of Sydney. Important Information  you have any outstanding debt to the University. Debts include all fees, loans, and library fines; The University of Sydney will issue the release letter where it is satisfied that:  your academic progression is unsatisfactory, i.e. Suspended/Excluded; The University of Sydney withdrew its offer of admission due the submission of fraudulent, incomplete, or inconsistent documents with your application for admission.    A course is academically unsuitable for the student; A course is inappropriate for the student (i.e. student is better suited to a different academic environment or course does not meet his/her educational of developmental needs); Compassionate or compelling reasons for the transfer exist  Supporting Documentation Applications for a release letter will only be considered if you attach the following supporting documents: International Students should not accept an offer at another institution unless The University of Sydney has agreed to issue the release letter. For information about government requirements please refer to:    http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/NationalCodeOf Practice2007/National_Code_2007_pdf.pdf and http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/NationalCodeEx planatoryGuide/PartD/Standard_7.htm Applications may take up to three (3) working days to process. For Release Letters collected by a third party, the applicant must provide written authorisation. Please NOTE: Discontinuation (Current Students Only) It is your responsibility to formally discontinue from your course if you wish to accept an offer at another institution. To discontinue from a course, you must contact your faculty office for processing. A Release Letter cannot be issued if:  you have not attached a copy of your new offer letter; Offer letter from another provider; and Statement outlining the reasons why you are seeking release or other documentation explaining reasons for release request; If under the age of 18, a copy of written approval from a parent or legal guardian supporting the transfer is also required. Lodgement of applications Please submit your application to The International Office International Compliance - Application for Release Letter – June 2009 Page 1 of 2 International Office Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building G02 University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia Application for Release Letter – International Students Please complete this form and submit it to the International Office if you are withdrawing from the University of Sydney within the first 6 months of your course and if you wish to study at another institution If you are an enrolled student, you must notify your faculty of your intention to discontinue your academic program. Please contact your faculty prior to submitting this form to the International Office. Required Documentation A Release Letter can only be provided if the following documents have been attached:  Offer letter from another provider; and  Statement outlining the reasons why you are seeking release or other documentation explaining reasons for release request;  If under the age of 18, a copy of written approval from a parent or legal guardian supporting the transfer is also required. Personal Details Family Name: Given Name: SID: University of Sydney Course: Current Postal Address: Email: Telephone: Reason/s for requesting a Release Letter:  I can not meet the University of Sydney’s English language requirements or admission requirements within a reasonable time frame (Please attach evidence of your final English or Foundation results.  I have a serious health issue or require a release letter on other compassionate grounds (please provide details and supporting documentation).  I can demonstrate mismatch between the offer I have accepted and my understanding of the course.  The course is no longer offered by The University of Sydney. Please Note: A Release letter cannot be issued unless the documentation referred to above has been attached. Please sign below to acknowledge receipt of this advice Student Signature Student Name International Compliance - Application for Release Letter – June 2009 Date Page 2 of 2