Changing Programmes (Transfer): Student Records and General Administration

Changing Programmes (Transfer)

If you are unhappy or have no interest in your current programme of study, it may be possible to transfer (change) to another programme.

This is an important decision and it should not be taken lightly. It is essential that you understand the implications that this may have on your study and your future career. We strongly advise you to discuss your options with your School. Further help and advice are available at:

Information Centre (for Malaysian Students)
International Student Office (for International Students)
Career services

You will need to complete a Transfer form and submit it to a staff at the Enquiry Services Counter in the Registry or at the International Student Office. Your Student ID Card must be returned to the University when you submit the completed form.

You will be notified about the results of your request through your iMail email account. The form is also available for download through iZone.

This process can also be used for:

Changing intakes (postpone your registration to a later intake within the same programme)
Changing campuses (transfer your study to another Sunway campus)

Steps for Changing Programmes

For Malaysian Students

Tasks	Duration/Deadline	Remarks
Step 1: Seek advice from School	–	Speak with your Head of Programme or Programme Coordinator.
Step 2: Complete the Transfer form	–	Submit the form to the Enquiry Services Counter at the Registry.
Step 3: Check your iMail email account	After 7 working days from the submission date.	You may contact our staff if necessary.
Step 4: Collect transfer letter and offer letter (new programme)	After you have been notified that your request has been processed.	From the Registry.
Step 5: Pay application fee for the new programme	Immediately.	Pay at the Financial Services Payment Counter.

For International Students

Tasks	Duration/Deadline	Remarks
Step 1: Seek advice from School	–	Speak with your Head of Programme or Programme Coordinator.
Step 2: Seek advice from International Student Office	–	Speak with an officer about your options and get to know the implications associated with your request for changing programmes.
Step 3: Complete the Transfer form	–	Submit the form to the International Student Office.
Step 4: Check your iMail email account	After 7 working days from the submission date.	You may contact our staff if necessary.
Step 5: Collect transfer letter	After you have been notified that your request has been processed.	From the Registry.
Step 6: Collect offer letter (new programme)	After you have been notified that your request has been processed.	From International Student Office.
Step 7: Pay application fee for the new programme	Immediately.	Pay at the Financial Services Payment Counter.

Important Information about Changing Programmes

Students on Scholarship	If you are on a scholarship, you should check with the Scholarship section of the Student Services on how the change of programmes affects your scholarship status. You should do this before you apply to change programmes.
Students on Sponsorship	If you are a sponsored student, you are usually not allowed to change programmes. You should seek advice from the sponsorship body financing your current programme before you apply to change programmes.
Tuition Fee	Tuition fee paid in your current programme may be transferrable only once and it is not refundable. You should read the University-wide Policies on Fees, Deposits and Charges.
Outcome of Application for Transfer	You will be first notified through your iMail email account. An official transfer letter will then be issued upon successful processing of your application.
Application Fee	A fee will be charged for your application to the new programme. You should make your payment at the Financial Services Payment Counter.
Transfer of Credits and Subject Exemptions	You may seek advice from School of the new programme about your eligibility for transfer of credits or subject exemptions. If you are eligible, you must submit an application to the School of the new programme by the 2^nd week of the first semester in the new programme using an Exemption Form.