Welcome to the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). International students form a valuable part of the ACAP student body bringing diversity, experience and enthusiasm to each campus.
Living and studying in a different country is both exciting and challenging. Our Student Services team aim to make this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
If you are a Student Visa holder who is studying at ACAP, there are some additional rules and responsibilities covered by the ESOS Framework that you must abide by during your studies.
As a holder of a Student Visa, you are covered by the Education Services of Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework and must abide by some additional rules and responsibilities as a condition of your enrolment at ACAP. Some of your responsibilities are highlighted below:
Change of Address
It is a condition of your Student Visa to notify ACAP within 14 days of changing your address. You must do this by updating your address details through the my.acap portal.
You must ensure that you re-enrol for each term before the re-enrolment cut-off date.
You must be enrolled full-time, continuously from term to term in each compulsory study period to maintain your course progression and complete your course within the duration of your CoE.
The compulsory study periods at ACAP are Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3. Summer School is not a compulsory study period, so you are not required to enrol in this period if you do not wish to.
As a condition of your Student Visa, you are only permitted a maximum of 25% of your entire course off campus (by Flexible Delivery), provided that you are enrolled On Campus in at least one unit/module in each compulsory study period.
You are considered to have made a satisfactory performance when you have passed at least 50% of your units or modules across a standard full year of academic study. If you have not passed at least 50% of your units across the standard full year of academic study, you will become an ‘At Risk’ student and will be required to enter into a learning contract with ACAP as is specified in the College’s academic intervention strategy.
If you feel that you are having difficulties with any of your coursework, the College strongly advises you to contact Student Services for assistance as soon as possible.
Please note that if you do not meet satisfactory performance standards after entering into a learning contract your progression may be reported to DIAC and your Student Visa may be impacted. For more information see the International Course Progression Policy.
All fees must be paid upfront before the re-enrolment cut-off date for each term. When you re-enrol through the My.ACAP student portal an invoice will be generated for you. Please allow adequate time for any overseas payments to be processed before the re-enrolment cut-off date.
It is a condition of your Student Visa that you are not permitted to defer your enrolment unless you are able to provide documented special circumstances. If you feel you have experienced special circumstances please contact Student Administration to discuss your situation.
It is also recommended that you contact DIAC as a deferral of your studies can impact on your Student Visa.
When you have completed your course you will need to apply to graduate by completing an Application to Graduate. There are two graduation sessions each year; one in May, and one in November. For more information on ACAP’s graduation please visit the Graduation information page.
It is important to contact ACAP as soon as possible if you have any questions or concerns about your study.
Prospective Students
If you are considering enrolling at ACAP you will need to contact our central Admissions Office.
Admissions Officer
Shonelle Murphy
Tel: 02 9964 6174
Email: Shonelle.Murphy@navitas.com
Current Students
If you are currently studying at ACAP, please contact the International Student Officer at your local campus.
Sydney
Katrina Szanyi
Tel: 02 9964 6305
Email: admin@acap.edu.au
Brisbane
Amina Diallo
Tel: 07 3234 4404
Email: Amina.Diallo@acap.edu.au
Melbourne
Cassie Haynes
Tel: 03 8613 0602
Email: Cassie.Haynes@acap.edu.au
If you need to discuss your individual study plan, please contact your Programs Coordinator at your local campus.
Sydney
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator - Tel: 02 9964 6313 | Email: undergrad@acap.edu.au
Postgraduate Programs Coordinator - Tel: 02 9964 6356 | Email: postgrad@acap.edu.au
Brisbane
Manager Academic Programs/Course Coordinator - Tel: 07 3234 4406 | Email: academicbris@acap.edu.au
Melbourne
Manager Academic Programs Delivery - Tel: 03 8613 0607 | Email: academicmelb@acap.edu.au
Please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for any enquires you have about your Student Visa.
Tel: 13 18 81
Web: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/students-visas.htm