Applications
We are really excited that you are choosing to study with ACOM. Now, before you start filling in your application, here are a few things you will need to know about the process. If you are a current ACOM student wishing to transfer from an award you are currently enrolled in to another award of equal level without graduating, please fill out the Application for Course Transfer.
Before You Apply
Prior to commencing study with ACOM you will need to read and understand the information and policies in our student handbook, and the requirements of the course you are studying. You can find a copy of the current Student Handbook on the Study page.
Documentation
All applications to ACOM will be required to submit the following documents:
Online Application for Admission Form
Found at the bottom of this page.
100 Points of Identification
You must include at least one primary document and at least one document must contain a photograph. File size limit, 8mb. See Identification Guide
Certificates/Transcripts of Previous Study
Please supply a colour copy of your transcripts. If you would like to apply for credit for previous study, the transcript must be certified.
Identification Photo
Please provide a headshot photo for identification (5mb or less). Note this does not need to be passport quality, however we ask that you be facing the camera without hats or sunglasses.
The following documents will also need to be submitted for select students:
Deferring Tuition using FEE-HELP
For students intending to defer tuition fees onto FEE-HELP, you will need to read the FEE-HELP information, terms and conditions, and submit either an Australian birth certificate, passport or citizenship certificate. FEE-HELP forms will be provided electronically to successful applicants after official acceptance to ACOM. See More About FEE-HELP
Name Changes
Proof of change of name (marriage certificate/ change of name certificate) must be submitted if any ID documents are in a former name.
Pension Card
For upfront paying Pension students wishing to claim a pension discount.
Disability Support
Students with Disabilities and Conditions can request ongoing support to assist them through their studies through the application of a personalised enabling plan. Request an enabling plan.
Online Applications
If you have your documents ready, you will have the opportunity to upload your documents throughout the online Application process. However, if you are still collecting documents you will be able to submit them separately by emailing them to admissions@acom.edu.au.
You can select the ‘Save’ button to save your progress and come back and finish your application later. When saving your progress your data will be captured. However, any uploaded documents may not be and will need to be emailed separately to ACOM.
Note that when reopening a saved application, you will need to copy and paste the link emailed by the site directly into your web browser.
Start your Application
Credit for Previous Study
Students have the opportunity to have their previous completed study recognised with ACOM. These studies must be comparable in content, outcomes and level of study to units within ACOM delivered awards, and successfully completed at other institutions. Click the image for more information.
Choosing Units to Study
While you may still be progressing with your application, make sure you check out the schedules for the year including; units and facilitations offering, key dates, fees, and the current student handbook.
You can also register in units for the upcoming trimester, and our staff will hold these to process after your application has been completed.