Application form (MS Word file)

 

How to Apply

 

The admission process is as follows:

1

You first might want to find out about ACAS and check the information on the course and campus you want. You also might want to know about ACAS accreditation.

2

An ACAS staff person can answer your questions, and give you program information and guidance. These include the options of transfer credit from previous studies and credit for experience (called Recognition of Prior Learning or RPL). Click here for help and advice.

3

Fees. You will need to know about fees, charges and refunds

4

Get informed.  You should read about:

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5

Next, fill in the application form and pay application fees. As the form must be signed, you will need to print the form and snail-mail it to ACAS or the relevant member college office.

See top of this page.

6

The ACAS staff person verifies your credentials and experience to determine whether RPL and/or transfer credit is appropriate.

7

The ACAS staff person then informs you of acceptance or otherwise. This may be:

  • full acceptance
  • advice to apply for a different program
  • provisional acceptance
  • rejection (you may appeal if you think it is unfair).

8

When you are admitted, you may go through an induction process, depending on the program. For example, full-time campus students need an induction program, while distance and single-unit students have few induction needs. In any case, you should familiarize yourself with ACAS policies that might affect you.

 

Questions?