Application Process

The following tables show the steps that are undertaken from the application being received to the final decision being made, and the expected timeframes for each part of the process.

Graduate/Postgraduate Process

College of Education applications

Process step	Status	Expected timeframe
Complete application received through myUC	Pending	1-4 working days
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Preliminary assessment	Undergoing preliminary assessment or Incomplete application - more information required	This process can take up to 3-10 working days
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Assessment by admissions officer	Forwarded to admissions officer
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Sent to department/college for further assessment	Forwarded to college/department/HOD for recommendation	This process can take from 1-3 weeks
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Sent to Dean of Postgraduate Research for final decision	Fowarded to Dean of Postgraduate Research
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Admissions notified of final decision and UCSMS updated	Returned to Admissions Office
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Notification of decision sent to student or agent	Options:Approved - Conditionally approved- Decision Deferred - Declined	1-2 working days

Process step	Status	Expected timeframe
Complete application received and entered into myUC	Pending	1-3 working days
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Assessment by admissions officer	Undergoing preliminary assessment Incomplete application - more information required Forwarded to admissions officer	This process can take from 3-6 working days
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Sent to department/college/faculty for further assessment	Forwarded to college for recommendation Forwarded to department/HOD for recommendation	This process can take from 3-6 working days
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Admissions notified of final decision and UCSMS	Returned to Admissions Office
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Notification of decision sent to student or agent	Approved Conditionally approved Decision deferred Declined	1-2 working days