TICK the UTS application which statement is intended for:
□ Reduced Study Load □ Appeal for Recognition of Prior Learning □ Application for Remission/No Academic Penalty
□ Advice of Scheduling Difficulties □ Application for Concurrent Studies □ Other (please state): _________________________
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you submit this WITH an application. A Personal Statement for an application CAN NOT be individually submitted without a valid UTS application. Individual submissions without a valid application will NOT be accepted.
PERSONAL STATEMENT PLEASE READ: Please provide a detailed explanation to support your application. Ensure that you write clearly in BLACK or BLUE ink pen. If you have any supporting documentation which you wish to use with your statement please ensure that you are able to provide it when submitting this form.
DECLARATION Before signing please ensure that your statement is complete. Incomplete statements will not be accepted. I hereby declare that I have provided the information required by my application and that the statement I have written is correct and true.
HOW TO WRITE PERSONAL STATEMENTS What to do on your personal statements:
• Your personal statement should clearly explain the reason(s) behind why you are applying for your application. You should always ensure that the details you want to express are clearly written. Your assessor can only assess your application based on what you have provided on your personal statement.
• If your application asks for any specific details please make sure that you consider this when writing your statement. • Write neatly to avoid any misunderstanding – having a clear, readable assessment of your application will prevent delays for the
assessment of your application. Example of a personal statement EXAMPLE: Dear UTS Student Centre, EXAMPLE: I am submitting an Application to Reduce Study Load due to Academic Difficulties in my course. EXAMPLE: During my first year at UTS I failed 2 subjects. I was studying at an overseas university before I entered this course. I found the transition into my new course difficult and I was also still adjusting to moving to Australia and living by myself for the first time. EXAMPLE: After realising how much I was struggling, I made an appointment to meet with my course director. My course director recommended that I reduce my study load to 3 units per session rather than 4 to ease the pressure on myself. I also made time to speak with the Student Centre who also helped me with organising my study plan. EXAMPLE: I have attached the written approval from my subject coordinator to support this application. Need help? You may receive assistance in person at UTS Student Centres. Information about our student centres can be found on the UTS website at https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/contacts/uts-student-centre. Student centre locations can be found below.
Building 10 Student Centre (Broadway) CB10.02 Level 2, 235 Jones Street Ultimo, NSW 2007 Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Building 5 Student Centre CB05C.01 Block C, Level 1 Cnr 1-59 Quay Street and Ultimo Road Haymarket, NSW 2000 Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Call 1300 ASK UTS or submit an online enquiry at http://ask.uts.edu.au/. All student forms are available on the UTS Website at https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/using-uts-systems/student-forms-apps-and-systems.
1: Address who you are handing your statement to.
2: State the form which you are using this statement for. You may also want to mention why you are applying for your application.
3: Explain the reason or the circumstances behind your application.
4: Explain why your application will help with your situation. You may also want to discuss what you’ve done to address your circumstances.
5: Mention if you have provided any supporting evidence for your personal statement and/or application.
NOTE: THIS PERSONAL STATEMENT IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY. EACH APPLICATION IS DIFFERENT AND WILL REQUIRE DIFFERENT DETAILS FROM YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR APPLICATION.
