Please return the completed documentation and your payment to the University in one of the following ways:

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1 International Office GPO Box 2100 Adelaide SA 5001 Tel: Fax: CRICOS Provider No A Dear Applicant I would like to congratulate you on your offer to Flinders University and to offer you a warm welcome and wish you every success with your future studies. Flinders University has earned an excellent reputation for the quality of our degree programs and we are sure that you will find studying here to be an enriching, satisfying and stimulating experience. This offer is the next step on your journey and I encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity and wish you every success for your future. Please find below details with regard to the offer and how to accept: I would ask you to read the Your Offer Letter Explained booklet, which can be found at: and contains valuable information about the offer that you should be aware of. To accept your offer you will need to forward the following: A completed and signed Acceptance Form, which is attached to your offer letter A copy of your offer letter from SATAC A copy of your Passport showing your personal details A copy of your current student visa, if you completed your year 12 in Australia Payment of fees and OSHC as detailed in your offer letter. Please return the completed documentation and your payment to the University in one of the following ways: Through an official agent of Flinders University, if you submitted your application through that agent. The agent can also give you advice on the student visa application process Directly to the University by post or fax as detailed at the top of the Agreement form If paying by credit card, you can your Agreement form to internationalapply@flinders.edu.au To the International Office at Flinders University in person. Please make sure your Agreement form and payment are returned before 27 January We look forward to receiving your agreement and wish you every success with your studies. Yours sincerely Virginia Pattingale Head, International Office

2 Acceptance International students must complete and sign this form to accept their Offer of Admission at Flinders University. If you have permanent residency status for Australia do not use this acceptance form. This form constitutes a written agreement between Flinders University and the student in accordance with Sections of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act Before signing and returning this form please ensure that you have: Read and understood the Policy on Refund of Fees on page 5-6 Read and understood the Conditions of Acceptance on page 4 Attached evidence of any conditions that must be met as outlined in your Offer of Admission Attached a copy of the personal details page of your passport Completed all relevant sections on this form and signed the declaration at the bottom of the page. I accept the Offer of Admission for Intake CRICOS Code Full Name (as stated on your passport) Student Number Date of Birth Country of Birth Citizenship Male/Female Do you have an address in Australia, if so please provide the details below Street No Street Name Suburb State Postcode Please confirm your address

3 CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDIES You may have been granted credit on the basis of previous studies. If so, you will have been provided with information regarding the amount of credit awarded. Please confirm that you understand and accept the amount of credit you have been awarded. I understand and accept the credit offered as detailed in the Offer of Admission or study plan. Yes/No VISA DETAILS Passport Number (a copy must be attached with this Acceptance) Where will you lodge your visa application? Country City Do you have a current CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment) with another institution? Yes/No If YES, name of institution If YES, CoE finishing date If you are not applying for a student visa, do you give permission for the University to access your visa records to confirm your study entitlements? Yes/No STUDENT DECLARATION I, declare that I have read and understood the Conditions of Acceptance stated on page 4 as well as the Policy on Refund of Fees and agree to accept this Offer of Admission. I also consent to the University obtaining information about my health and welfare from medical practitioners and other relevant agencies in the case of an emergency and contacting my next of kin with regard to my health and welfare. I confirm that I have access to funds to cover the cost of tuition, OSHC, textbooks/fieldtrips/laboratory fees as well as the cost of living in Adelaide for the duration of my course of study at Flinders University as outlined on page 3 in the Offer of Admission, together with all costs associated with travel to and from Australia. If I intend to bring any dependants I will ensure I have sufficient funds to cover all associated costs for those dependants. Student Signature Date For Students Under 18 Year of Age Information about your parent/legal guardian Name Relationship to student (eg. mother) address (if any) Signature

4 PAYMENT DETAILS Student Name Student Number Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) As a condition of your student visa (8501), DIAC requires you to maintain OSHC for the duration of your visa. Further details and conditions are available at Details on the types of policy are available at Please tick the appropriate box: I have no OSHC. Please organise visa length OSHC for me. I require policy type: Single Dual Multi I have some OSHC. Please organise visa length OSHC for me (attach evidence of current OSHC). I require policy type: Single Dual Multi The OSHC amount included in my payment below is AUD$... I have OSHC and will provide evidence of my visa length OSHC directly to DIAC with my visa application. Tuition Fee AUD$ (one semester fee only) Total AUD$ Payment Options: (please tick preferred option) Credit Card (Please complete card details below) Bank Draft Telegraphic Transfer You must include your Student Number and name on the TT and attach a copy of the receipt to this form. Card Type (eg. Visa/Mastercard) Card Number Expiry Date Cardholders Name Cardholders Signature

5 CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE The information collected on this form and during my enrolment is required for Flinders University to meet it s obligation under the ESOS Act and the National Code 2007, to ensure my compliance with the conditions of my student visa and my obligations under Australian immigration laws generally. The authority to collect this information is contained in the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students The University may inform others, including Australian Government and designated authorities of this information. I acknowledge the University s offer assumes the information I have provided is true and correct and that any false information provided or lack of disclosure may lead to the termination of my enrolment. I agree to notify the University of any change of address whilst enrolled in my course. I authorise the University to check my visa status and study entitlements with the Department of Immigration (including via the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) Service). I consent to video footage, audio recording or photographs of myself being taken by the International Office for a variety of public relations, communications and promotional activities for an undefined period of time. I understand that any images taken may be shown in a public environment (in South Australia, interstate and/or overseas). I agree that my participation in promotional activities may be edited at the sole discretion of the International Office at Flinders University. I acknowledge that the University is not obliged to include me in promotional activities. I release the International Office and the University from any claim by me or anyone on my behalf arising out of my appearance in promotional activities. I will arrive on campus in time for orientation and enrolment and understand that if I arrive after the commencement of classes, I may not be permitted to enrol. I have read and understood the University s Student Related Policies and Procedures, in particular the section for International Students I am responsible for obtaining a student visa or other visa that allows me to study in Australia for the duration of my program and will abide by the rules and conditions attached to this visa. Flinders University may report any suspected breaches of my visa conditions to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and this may result in the cancellation of my student visa. If I defer or transfer my program of studies, this may affect my student visa (eg. it may be cancelled). The University may defer or temporarily suspend my enrolment due to misbehaviour and this may affect my student visa (eg. it may be cancelled). I will pay all associated costs should compassionate and compelling circumstances require me to extend my program of studies. I acknowledge that this Acceptance and the availability of a complaints and appeals process does not remove my right to take action under Australia s consumer protection laws (Section 43, ESOS Act). I am protected by the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework

6 POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TUITION FEE REFUND 9.3 Tuition Fee Refunds In the event that an offer of a place is withdrawn or the University is unable to provide the course, all tuition fees paid are fully refundable, unless the offer was made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information supplied by the student. In such cases the University will retain 10% of the full-time tuition fee for one semester as well as any costs incurred by the University in recruiting the student (eg agent's commission). Any such refund will be made as soon as possible after the determination to withdraw the offer or to not provide the course, but not later than 10 working days after the scheduled start date of the course A student who fails to meet course progression rules and who is thus not permitted to re-enrol will be eligible for a total refund of tuition fees if paid in advance of notification of preclusion Withdrawal before the census date by students studying in Australia or within 30 days of commencement of a course by students studying offshore or by distance education For the first semester of enrolment (a) Where a student, other than a research higher degree student, studying in Australia gives written notice of withdrawal from or an inability to commence the course before the census date or within 30 days of commencement of a course by students studying offshore or by distance education in their first semester of enrolment the University will retain 10% of the full semester tuition fee as well as any costs incurred by the University in recruiting the student (eg agent's commission). The remainder of fees paid (except OSHC - see 9.5 below) will be refunded. (b) Where a research higher degree student fails to commence the course, or gives written notice of withdrawal within 30 days of commencement of the course, the University will retain 10% of the advance payment of the first half-year tuition fee. (c) Where a research higher degree student gives written notice of withdrawal from the course between 30 days and 6 months of commencement of the course, the University will retain the full advance payment of the first half-year tuition fee For any subsequent semester of enrolment in the same course (a) Where a student, other than a research higher degree student, studying in Australia gives written notice of withdrawal from the course on or before the census date or within 30 days of commencement by a student studying offshore or by distance education all fees paid (except OSHC - see 9.5 below) for that semester are fully refundable. (b) Where a research higher degree student gives written notice of withdrawal after 6 months of commencement of the course, the student will be eligible for a refund of any amount paid over and above the tuition fee as calculated according to clause In exceptional circumstances, and where acceptable documentary evidence can be provided, a student may be eligible for a total refund of tuition fees. Exceptional circumstances include inability to obtain a student visa (for students studying in Australia), illness or disability, death of the student or a close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or child) or a political, civil or natural event Withdrawal after the census date by students studying in Australia or after 30 days of commencement by students studying offshore or by distance education Students who withdraw after the census date, or after 30 days of commencement by students studying offshore or by distance education can apply to have their tuition fee refunded A full refund of tuition fees may be granted where it can be established that exceptional circumstances applied to the student that: (a) were beyond the student's control; and (b) did not make their full impact on the student until on, or after the census date for students studying in Australia, or on or after 30 days of commencement by students studying offshore or by distance education; and (c) made it impracticable for the student to complete the requirements for the topic(s); or (d) the student enrolled in a course or topic on the basis of misleading or incorrect information To meet the requirement that exceptional circumstances did not make their full impact on the student until on or after the census date, or 30 days of commencement for students studying offshore or by distance education, the student's circumstances must occur either: (a) before the census date, but worsen after that day; or (b) before the census date, but the full effect or magnitude does not become apparent until after that day; or (c) on or after the census date Exceptional circumstances that make it impracticable for the student to complete the requirements for the topic(s) include: Medical circumstances. For example, where a medical condition has changed to such an extent that a student is unable to continue studying;

7 Family/personal circumstances. For example, death or severe medical problems within a family, or unforeseen family financial difficulties, so that it is unreasonable to expect a student to continue studies; Course related circumstances. For example, where the University has changed the topic(s) offered in such a manner that the student is disadvantaged by either not being able to complete the topic(s), or not being given credit towards other topics or courses. Exceptional circumstances do not include a lack of knowledge or understanding of the University's policies and procedures Where a student's application is successful, a notation of Withdraw, Not Fail (WN) will be recorded against the topic(s) Applications for refund of fees must be made on the standard form, be accompanied by appropriate documentation, and submitted to the Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance as soon as possible given the circumstances. An application will normally not be accepted if it is lodged later than 12 months from the end of the semester in which the topic(s) were taken. Late applications may be considered where the nature of the circumstances prevented the student from submitting an application within 12 months. Late applications must include evidence from a relevant professional practitioner that the circumstances prevented submission within the usual timeframe The Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance (or nominee) will consider the application for a refund of tuition fees, as soon as practicable, and no later that 20 working days, after the receipt of the application. Once the decision has been made on the application, the Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance (or nominee) will notify the student in writing of the decision and the reasons for that decision Refunds will normally be paid in Australian dollars.