In a first for the University sector, The University of Newcastle is offering five adjustment points to school leaver students this year.
The points will be applied automatically via UAC (Universities Admission Centre) to students who preference the University of Newcastle, in recognition of the extraordinary challenges faced during the COVID-19 disrupted HSC year.
“What
we’ve heard from schools is that Year 12 students are absolutely feeling the
pressure and have found this year exceedingly challenging," said
"We want to reassure young people and their families that they will be okay.”
In addition to COVID-19 adjustment points, the University of Newcastle has offered support for Year 12 Students in a range of creative ways, including a sector-first tutoring initiative, which saw its Masters of Teaching students deliver one-on-one tutoring support for more than 300 HSC students.
Professor Zelinksy said the University of Newcastle would continue to focus on ensuring Year 12 Students did not fall through the cracks.
“We’ll continue to work with schools to understand ways we can help to ensure COVID-19 does not become a complication that results in young people giving up on their university aspirations,” said Professor Zelinsky.
"We want to reassure young people and their families that they will be okay.”
In addition to COVID-19 adjustment points, the University of Newcastle has offered support for Year 12 Students in a range of creative ways, including a sector-first tutoring initiative, which saw its Masters of Teaching students deliver one-on-one tutoring support for more than 300 HSC students.
Professor Zelinksy said the University of Newcastle would continue to focus on ensuring Year 12 Students did not fall through the cracks.
“We’ll continue to work with schools to understand ways we can help to ensure COVID-19 does not become a complication that results in young people giving up on their university aspirations,” said Professor Zelinsky.
