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Australian Catholic University – ACU National

Australian Catholic University (ACU National) brings together the rich traditions in educational excellence of four former institutions and offers students programs in arts, business, computing, exercise science, nursing, religious education, science, social sciences, social work, teaching, theology and visual arts. ACU National also provides the opportunity of program transfers between states and territories, having campuses in Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and New South Wales.

The University is represented by its staff at careers markets and tertiary information days. The following information on the courses offered on the Sydney and Canberra campuses of the University is further detailed on ACU's website at www.acu.edu.au/undergraduate.

If you are having trouble finding the information you require, call the ACU National Student Centres.

Contact details

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Open Days in 2007

North Sydney 5pm-8pm - Wednesday 22 August 2007

Strathfield 9am-6pm - Saturday 15 September 2007

Canberra Saturday 25 August 2007

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Important dates for 2008

Enrolment: Mid to late January 2008

Lectures commence: 25 February 2008

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Admission requirements

To be offered enrolment in a course at the University you must meet the general requirements listed in one or more of the following categories, satisfy English language requirements and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants.

2007 Australian Year 12 applicants

If you are a 2007 Australian Year 12 student you are usually assessed on the basis of your Universities Admission Index (UAI) or equivalent. Refer to table 4 - Year 12 conversion table for interstate equivalents.

If you are a 2007 Australian Year 12 student who has previously undertaken Year 12, you will be considered on the basis of your latest UAI or equivalent.

Previous Australian secondary studies (including Limited UAI)
If you completed Year 12 before 2007 and have not attempted any tertiary studies since that time, you will be assessed on the basis of your secondary qualification; that is, your UAI, Limited UAI or equivalent.

Offers made to applicants who have a UAI below the published cut-off
ACU National has a number of alternative pathways for admission, which may allow 2007 NSW and ACT Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a course even though they have a UAI below the published cut-off.

They include:

• Educational Access Scheme
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scheme
• Elite Athlete Scheme – B Exercise Science only
• Disadvantaged Schools Entry Scheme

For further details read the relevant sections below in ACU National's entry.

Year 12 Access Schemes
You must be a 2007 Year 12 student and be eligible for a UAI or Limited UAI to apply to the following access schemes. You must also meet relevant course prerequisites - see individual course entries for ACU National.

Note: An offer to a course under these schemes can only be made if you have completed the application procedures and included the course as a preference on your UAC application.

Elite Athlete Scheme
2007 Year 12 applicants who have demonstrated exceptional sporting skills (including an internationally competitive history) may be selected for admission to 105500 and 115500 B Exercise Science on the basis of a questionnaire and interview.

For an application form visit www.acu.edu.au/forms or call Strathfield campus Student Centre on (02) 9701 4012, or North Sydney campus Student Centre on (02) 9739 2305. The closing date for applications is 29 October 2007.

Disadvantaged Schools Entry Scheme
The University recognises applicants from ACT and NSW schools that have been designated as disadvantaged. Applicants from these schools will receive bonus points where they include ACU National preferences.

This adjustment will be made automatically before offer rounds commence. Eligible applicants are not required to lodge an application for this adjustment. Ask your Careers Adviser whether your school has been included in the scheme.

Limited UAI
Refer to the information about 'Limited UAI' in the Universities Admission Index section on this website.

Non-2007 Australian Year 12 applicants

If you are not a 2007 Australian Year 12 student, you may be considered for entry to the University on the basis of one of the following categories. In some cases you may need to complete a questionnaire - refer to the course description for B Inclusive Education and Disability Studies 101110, 111110, and B Exercise Science 105500 and 115500 for further information.

Current students of ACU National
Current students, including students on interrupted study, who wish to transfer from one course to another, must formally apply by transfer application to ACU National. Former ACU National students, who have completed one year or more of study, should apply for readmission directly to the University.

Alternative entry
Applicants who are not 2007 Australian Year 12 students may apply on the basis of:
• Tertiary Preparation Certificate
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT is recommended to anyone who does not hold formal educational qualifications
• ACU National UniAccess-Australia programs (previously known as University Preparation Program, foundation or access programs). A range of programs are available at all campuses - for information call any ACU National Student Centre.

TAFE or equivalent qualifications
Applicants with TAFE or equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission in competition with all other applicants. Applicants with an Enrolled Nurse Certificate may be admitted to the B Nursing course under this category.

Overseas qualifications

If you hold overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Refer to table 7 – Commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications for information on overseas secondary qualifications.

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Educational Access Scheme

The University has an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) designed to assist applicants of high academic potential whose education has been disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control for a substantial period of time.

These circumstances may include refugee status, low income, rural isolation, family responsibilities, emotional trauma, non-English-speaking background, serious medical problems, physical or learning disabilities, interrupted schooling.

For more information about the scheme read the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) booklet produced by UAC. An EAS application form is included in the booklet.

EAS booklets are available from UAC or ACU National Student Centres. If you are a 2007 Australian Year 12 student you can obtain a copy of the booklet from your school/TAFE college. The booklet and application form can also be downloaded from this website.

The main closing date for EAS applications is Friday 28 September 2007. You must submit your EAS application by 28 September to guarantee that it will be considered in time for the Main Round of offers. The late closing date for EAS applications is 30 November 2007.

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Equity Scholarships

ACU National offers the following Equity Scholarship schemes:
• Commonwealth Scholarships (CS), comprising Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS - valued at $2 120 in 2007 for up to 4 years) and Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS - valued at $4 240 in 2007 for up to 4 years); and
• Institution Equity Scholarships (IES), comprising ACU National Equity Bursaries.

All CS and IES applications for ACU National are processed centrally through UAC. This includes ACU National applicants who are applying direct to ACU National, or through UAC, the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). It also includes students who are currently enrolled at ACU National.

You only have to submit one application to UAC to be considered for CS and IES.

For more information about CS and IES at ACU National read the Equity Scholarships booklet produced by UAC. An application form is included in the booklet. The booklet and application form can be downloaded from this website. Booklets are also available from UAC or ACU National Student Centre. If you are a 2007 Australian Year 12 student you can obtain a copy of the booklet from your school/TAFE college.

The main closing date for Equity Scholarship applications is Friday 28 September 2007. The late closing date for Equity Scholarship applications is Friday 30 November 2007.

For general information about Equity Scholarships and other types of financial assistance available to students, read Study costs and financial assistance.

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Special consideration

ACU National is an athlete friendly university and supports elite athletes to study and achieve to their academic and personal potential. Elite Athlete Co-ordinators offer course and enrolment advice as well as facilitate flexibility of study options. Contact the ACU National Student Centre for details.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

Applicants of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are selected on the basis of an interview with members of the University's Aboriginal Support Unit. No separate application is required, provided Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent has been indicated on the UAC application form.

Applications for the Diploma in Indigenous Education, Bachelor of Education (Primary) - (Indigenous Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - (Indigenous Studies) must be made directly to the University.

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International fee-paying applicants

Some international fee-paying applicants apply through UAC; others apply direct to ACU National. Visit UAC's International website for more information.

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Fee-paying courses for Australian students

ACU National offers fee-paying courses to Australian (also known as domestic) students through UAC. All ACU National domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses have a course code beginning with 11.

For a list of courses, including 2007 UAI cut-offs and costs, refer to the course search. Note that UAI cut-offs for DFEE courses may vary from the UAI cut-offs for Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses.

For more information on DFEE courses read Fee-paying courses for Australian students or call the ACU National Student Centre.

Transferring to a Commonwealth-supported place

DFEE students are eligible to apply to transfer to a CSP after successful completion of one year of full-time study. Transfer to a CSP is not guaranteed and selection will depend on the student's academic performance and course availability. Applications for transfer are made directly to the University.

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Bridging courses

ACU National offers English, chemistry and mathematics (for nurses) support courses in February for applicants who need to revise their English writing skills, or who have chemistry or mathematics (nursing only) in their course.

For applications and further information call North Sydney campus Student Centre on (02) 9739 2305. Closing date for applications is 18 January 2008.

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Courses available by direct application

• Diploma in Indigenous Education
• Diploma of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
• Diploma in Theology
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - (Indigenous Studies)
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) - (Indigenous Studies)

ACU National also offers the following UniAccess-Australia Diploma and Certificate programs:
• Diploma in Business
• Diploma in Education Studies
• Diploma in Environmental Science
• Diploma in Information Systems
• Diploma in Liberal Studies
• Diploma in Visual Arts and Design
• Certificate in Business
• Certificate in Education Studies
• Certificate in Environmental Science
• Certificate in Information Systems
• Certificate in Liberal Studies
• Certificate in Visual Arts and Design

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Distance education

• Diploma in Theology

Closing date for applications is 23 November 2007. Call (02) 9701 4012 for details.

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Enrolment

Advanced standing/academic credit

Applications for advanced standing/academic credit must be made at enrolment.

Deferment

(A) Applicants who receive an offer based on their performance in a 2007 Australian Year 12	(B) Applicants other than those described in (A)	Comments
Yes, but see comments	Yes, but see comments	· one year only · will lapse if tertiary studies undertaken

Fees and charges

All students must pay either student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) or tuition fees for a domestic fee-paying place (DFEE) - read Course costs and financial assistance.

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Financial assistance

Youth and student allowances

The majority of the undergraduate courses offered by the University are approved for payment of benefits under the Australian Government's Youth and Student Allowance Schemes. For further information refer to Course costs and financial assistance.

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Student services and facilities

Chaplaincy
Campus ministers are available to care for the spiritual and liturgical needs of students.

Counselling
Student Counsellors are located on each campus to provide counselling, career advice and welfare services such as accommodation, budgeting and employment.

Learning assistance
The Academic Skills Unit helps students to raise their academic performance by facilitating learning development through individual consultation or workshop programs.

Library/computing services
At each campus, the libraries hold a substantial and growing collection of books and audio-visual items in support of courses. Computer laboratories are available on each campus for student use.

Orientation
Orientation activities are held in the week before lectures start and commence 18 February 2008.

Student organisations
The Student Association offers a wide range of services to students to assist them during their time at ACU National. These services include liaising with academic staff and upper management about issues relating to their studies, organising social events both on and off campus at various times during the year and being available to answer any questions that might arise. It also provides facilities for relaxation.

Students with disabilities
For information about support services and facilities call the Disabilities Adviser in Strathfield on (02) 9701 4300, North Sydney on (02) 9739 2370 and in Canberra on (02) 6209 1170.

Transport
There is public transport access to all campuses. Student parking is available at Strathfield and Canberra campuses only.

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Further information

For further information about any of the courses offered at our campuses you can contact our ACU National Student Centres:

Strathfield campus (Mt St Mary): Australian Catholic University, Locked Bag 2002, Strathfield NSW 2135, tel (02) 9701 4012 or email studentcentre@mary.acu.edu.au.

North Sydney campus (MacKillop): Australian Catholic University, PO Box 968, North Sydney NSW 2059, tel (02) 9739 2305 or email studentcentre@mackillop.acu.edu.au.

Canberra campus (Signadou): Australian Catholic University, PO Box 256, Dickson ACT 2602, tel (02) 6209 1198 or email studentcentre@signadou.acu.edu.au.

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