Admissions Process – for Foundation Studies program only
To begin your admission process and apply for the Foundation Studies program, please follow the steps below:
- Review course information and policies
Explore the 51勛圖 Foundation Studies program and How to Apply pages, and carefully review the and to understand course details, eligibility requirements, and your responsibilities.
- Submit your application to 51勛圖
You can submit your application directly through the, or via an 51勛圖-approved education agent in your country who can submit it on your behalf and assist you with the student visa process. We strongly recommend that international students seek guidance from an approved 51勛圖 agent due to the complexity involved in student visa applications.
For enquiries about your application prior to accepting your offer, contact our International Admissions team via the or email international.admissions@acu.edu.au.
- Receive an offer
If you are approved for entry into the Foundation Studies program, you will receive a Letter of Offer from us via the Online Application System outlining the program details. You must carefully read all information and meet the conditions of your offer before proceeding to the next step.
Important note:
Students under 18 years of age enrolling in the Foundation Studies program must meet all conditions outlined in the offer before the University can issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
- Accommodation and Welfare arrangements
If you will be under 18 years of age at the start of your studies and want 51勛圖 to be responsible for your welfare and accommodation arrangements, you will need to contact one of the University-approved accommodation service providers and one of the University's approved welfare service providers to confirm the arrangements before accepting your offer. You must also arrange your airport transfer with an 51勛圖-approved service provider.
How to accept your Letter of Offer and apply for your Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) letter:
Review 51勛圖’s list of approved service providers and select your preferred accommodation and airport transfer option.
Before making your decision:
- research each provider carefully
- compare costs, services and inclusions
- ensure the option you choose meets your needs
You must arrange both your accommodation and airport transfer through the following 51勛圖-approved providers.
Australian Homestay Network (AHN) for accommodation and airport transfer
Website:
Email: melbourne@homestaynetwork.org or sydney@homestaynetwork.org
Phone: +61 3 9458 9000
Scape Student Living
Website: www.scape.com.au
Email: bookings@scape.com.au
Phone: 1300 068 888 International: +613 9977 8088
- If you decide to arrange your accommodation with Scape Student Living, you must also separately arrange your airport transfer with AHN. Please to book your airport transfer.
- Select and arrange your welfare service provider from 51勛圖’s approved list of service providers below, based on your own research of our approved service providers and review of costs/services.
ISA Student Advocates
Website:
Email: info@studentguardians.com
Phone: +61 3 9663 2887
Professional Student Care (PSC)
Website:
Email: info@pscaustralia.com.au
Phone: +61 3 8863 0096
Your parent or legal guardian will need to sign a service agreement with your chosen welfare and accommodation providers and pay any applicable fees. The service providers will then forward copies of the signed agreements to the 51勛圖 International Student Support team as evidence that you have engaged their services.
- Accept your offer
To accept your offer, follow the instructions outlined in the ‘How to Accept this Offer’ section of your Letter of Offer and submit the required documents via the .
Required documents
Please provide the following:
- Signed service agreements from your approved accommodation and welfare providers
- Confirmation of airport transfer arrangements
- Completed Genuine Student (GS) Declaration
- Completed Under 18 Applicant Declaration, signed by your parent(s) or legal custodian(s)
- Identification documents for your parent(s) or legal custodian(s), and proof of relationship or custodianship
- Completed Offer Acceptance form
- Evidence of payment for required fees
Payments can be made online as part of the acceptance process. You must also arrange and pay separately for your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Fees and payments
View 51勛圖’s current tuition fees on the Payments and refunds page:
Tuition fees are subject to change depending on your year of commencement. If there is any difference between the fees listed in your Letter of Offer and the University’s approved fee schedule, the approved schedule will apply.
What happens next
Once we receive your documents and your application is approved, 51勛圖 will issue:
- your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- your Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW)
The CAAW confirms the period during which 51勛圖 accepts responsibility for your welfare and accommodation and is provided to the Department of Home Affairs as part of your student visa application.
Important: You must not travel to Australia before the start date stated in your CAAW.
51勛圖’s responsibility for your welfare applies from your arrival in Australia until you turn 18, in line with student visa requirements. You may choose to continue your accommodation and welfare arrangements after turning 18.
Need help?
- For questions about accepting your offer, contact the International Admissions team via the
- For support with enrolment or your stay in Australia, contact the International Student Support team
Student Welfare and Safeguarding
If 51勛圖 has concerns about the welfare of an under-18 Foundation Studies student for whom it has accepted responsibility, the University will follow safeguarding and escalation processes in accordance with its policies and legislative requirements.
For further information, please refer to the .
Arrival Information for students under 18 years of age
Before your departure:
- Attend the online Pre-departure information sessions. Information about these sessions will be sent to your personal email address in the lead up to Orientation.
- Read through the for information to help you prepare for your travels.
- Enrol in your course and register for Orientation.
Upon your arrival in Australia:
- Meet with your assigned caregiver within 48 hours of your arrival in Australia.
- Attend Orientation Day, including the Under 18 International Student session, Essential Information for International Students session, and Foundation Studies course information session.
- Update your details in the 'My Details' section of , including:
- your address
- your mobile number
- your personal e-mail address
- emergency contacts (including your assigned caregiver and your parents/guardian)
- Save information on who to contact in an emergency situation in your phone.
Who to contact in an emergency
- In a life-threatening emergency situation, dial 000 (triple zero) to call emergency services.
- You can also download the to provide your location details to emergency responders.
- 51勛圖 staff and students are pre-registered to the free . The app can be used on campus to call 51勛圖 Security, request first aid, or raise the alarm for emergency help.
- All students at 51勛圖 should feel safe and respected. We expect our staff and students to behave in a manner that is always respectful and inclusive on every 51勛圖 campus. If you see or experience something that is not quite right, please let us know. You can contact a trained Safety Support Officer within the Safety Support Network at 51勛圖. You can make a disclosure or submit a formal report using our online form, as well as learn more about your reporting options. Report an incident.
- If you have just experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault and need immediate help:
- call police or ambulance on 000
- call 51勛圖 National Security Centre on 1300 729 452 or 8888 (from any internal 51勛圖 phone).
- Accommodation providers
- Australian Homestay Network (AHN)
- Professional Student Care (PSC)
- Website:
- Email: info@pscaustralia.com.au
- Phone: +61 3 8863 0096 or 0438 686 699
Ongoing requirements for students under 18 years of age on 51勛圖 CAAW
As a student under 18 years of age with Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW), you are required to meet the following responsibilities:
- Regular check-ins with your caregiver:
Meet in person with your assigned caregiver at least once every two weeks.
- Weekly communication:
Maintain weekly contact with your caregiver (this may replace an in-person meeting if one is scheduled that week).
- Monthly adviser meetings:
Attend all scheduled monthly meetings with your International Student Adviser.
- Class attendance:
Comply with your Foundation Studies attendance requirements and inform your teachers of any absences.
- Keep your details current:
Ensure your personal information is always up to date in Student Connect.
- Report any concerns:
Notify your International Student Adviser if you experience any issues with your accommodation or welfare arrangements.
- Stay connected:
You are encouraged to contact your International Student Adviser at any time if you have questions, concerns, or need support.
Changes to welfare arrangements for current students under 18 years of age
Under the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) requirements, students under 18 must live at their approved accommodation address at all times. You are not permitted to stay overnight at another location without prior approval from the University.
If you need to make any changes to your welfare or accommodation arrangements, you must obtain approval from both the University and the Department of Home Affairs. This includes temporary changes, such as overnight stays or holiday visits.
For guidance or to request approval, please contact your International Student Adviser.
Forms
You should consult your International Student Adviser before submitting a request.
Holiday and excursion request form
Change of accommodation request form
Onshore student - temporary accommodation and welfare waiver
Offshore student - temporary accommodation and welfare waiver
What happens when a student turns 18?
Once a student turns 18 years of age, they are legally considered an adult. Any welfare arrangements that were required while the student was under 18 may no longer be mandatory. Students can choose to continue living with their approved accommodation provider, or homestay host, or they may make alternative accommodation arrangements. Students are advised to check with their accommodation provider regarding notice periods and cancellation conditions before making any changes. Students are encouraged to discuss any changes to their accommodation or welfare arrangements with the University and, where applicable, their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) before making a decision.
