Alphacrucis College

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Important Dates

Semester 1: Monday 2 March – Friday 12 June 2020
Mid-semester break: Saturday 11 April – Sunday 26 April 2020

Semester 2: Monday 3 August – Friday 20 November 2020
Mid-semester break: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 18 October 2020

For other campus dates and VET program dates, call AC on (02) 8893 9000 or 1300 228 355, or visit Alphacrucis College website.

Open Days

AC Open Days are the perfect time to find out everything there is to know about studying at AC. You’ll have the opportunity to go on a campus tour, sit in on an info session and talk with our lecturers, students and staff.

For further information on our next Open Day, call AC on (02) 8893 9000 or 1300 228 355, or email futurestudents@ac.edu.au.

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria

Undergraduate

Applicants must hold one of the following to be considered eligible for admission into an Alphacrucis College bachelor degree program:

• NSW HSC, with an ATAR of 65.00+, or equivalent
• qualification at Certificate IV level or above, awarded under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Mature-aged applicants (21+ years) can apply for provisional entry but require the successful completion of the first four subjects to be permitted to continue the program.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Alphacrucis College VET programs are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority, the national regulator for Australia’s VET sector. For admission requirements for diploma-level programs, visit the Alphacrucis College website. 

Applicants with work and life experience 

For those who do not meet undergraduate admission criteria, Alphacrucis College offers entry pathways via diploma-level programs in business, leadership, ministry and music. Each pathway confers up to one year’s (eight subjects) credit towards an Alphacrucis College bachelor degree. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

A student’s admission requirements may be reconsidered on educational disadvantage grounds if the applicant is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and where the normal HSC entry path has not been followed. These Special Admission Pathways are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director. For higher education students, the Program Director’s recommendation is then tabled for approval by the Admissions Committee.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications 

Applicants who have completed school or tertiary education overseas are still eligible for study. All academic transcripts will be required. The relevant school leaver scaling system will be measured against Australia’s to present an equivalent. This score still needs to meet the 65.00+ rule.

English language proficiency 

International student applicants are required to provide an IELTS of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0, or English test results deemed equivalent.

How to apply

Apply directly to Alphacrucis College. Applications are always open. 

Enrolment

You will receive information about acceptance and enrolment procedures with your letter of offer.

Advanced standing

Alphacrucis College does acknowledge the previous study and/or experience of their applicants. An application form can be put forward to the Program Director for approval. Visit the Alphacrucis College website for details.

Fees and charges 

All students must pay the tuition fee for the course. Tuition fees are payable before the start of each semester. Alternatively, eligible Australian citizens may opt to apply for FEE-HELP.

Financial Assistance

Students can apply for FEE-HELP, which is available to Australian citizens, eligible New Zealand citizens and holders of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa. This is repaid through the taxation system once your income is above the threshold. For more information on FEE-HELP, visit the Study Assist website.

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants, further information can be found in the Tuition Fee Scholarships and Subsidies Policy on the Alphacrucis College website.

Student and campus services

Facilities and surrounds

AC Sydney is located in the heart of greater Sydney, Parramatta. Near to campus, students are a short walk from Parramatta train station, parks, cafes, gyms, Parramatta Library, Westfield Parramatta, and the city’s vibrant urban cultural hub and restaurant precincts. AC Sydney facilities include lecture rooms, classrooms, computer labs, chapel, library, student lounge, courtyard, dining hall, commercial kitchen, student kitchenette, on-site cafe, lower basement parking and student wi-fi access. The majority of classes are delivered in rooms equipped with Echo360, an audio-visual recording and delivery technology that makes on-site lectures available on demand for both on-campus and online students.

Pastoral care and counselling services 

Pastoral care is integrated into AC’s curriculum and organisational structure. All college faculty are involved in pastoral care, ensuring as much as possible that each student has their academic, social and personal needs met.

Online students also benefit from real time access to the Student Support Team who are only one click away. They can assist with everything from enrolment assistance to help finding a job.

A professional counselling service is also available for students. This is a confidential service and is available by appointment.

Disability services

AC Sydney is equipped with wheelchair access, special amenities and undercover disabled parking. Our Disability Support Office provides tailored academic support for students with disabilities.

AC Chapel

AC Chapel is held every Wednesday at midday during semester at AC Sydney. This regular service provides a timely mid-week break for students, staff and guests to gather for worship, prayer and to hear God’s Word. With regular guest preachers and the worship led by music students, AC Chapel reflects the heart of the college’s Christian community. Following chapel, a fundraising lunch is served, with proceeds given to mission endeavours by AC graduates, both locally and abroad.

Transport

Located in the Parramatta CBD, AC Sydney is a convenient five-minute walk from the city’s major train and bus interchange, and a 15-minute walk from Parramatta Ferry Wharf. There is limited on-site parking, with long- and short-term student discount rates available on application.

Where to get further information

• Alphacrucis College – Alphacrucis College's Institution Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.