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New to CHS? - Pre Enrolment and Orientation Information
Welcome to the College of Health Sciences (CHS)
CHS is excited to welcome you to our college and we look forward to seeing you grow and develop throughout your study. Together we can ensure that you have an enjoyable and successful experience at CHS.
CHS wishes you all the best and a heartfelt Good Luck as you commence your journey.
Orientation - Save the date!
​Tuesday 26 November 2024
2:00pm AEDT* - Sydney & Melbourne Students
1:00pm AEST** - Brisbane Students
* Australian Eastern Daylight Time ** Australian Eastern Standard Time
Orientation is conducted the week before classes commence. Every student is required to attend Orientation prior to commencing their APIC studies.
Orientation for the Mid Trimester 3, 2024 Intake is scheduled for Tuesday 26 November 2024 and will be conducted via an online Zoom webinar commencing at 2:00pm AEDT for Sydney and Melbourne students, or 1:00pm AEST for Brisbane students. Email notifications will provide the exact time in your time zone. ​
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Orientation is an opportunity for you to learn about your rights, safety and wellbeing in Australia, your requirements as a student, the support services APIC provides, and to connect with your academic team and classmates. Orientation provides all the information you need to know to commence your course.
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Orientation for the Mid-Trimester 3, 2024 intake will be conducted online via Zoom. More information including the Zoom link will be shared with you in advance. ​
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Enrolment
Mid-Trimester 3, 2024 Enrolment:
Opens: From 10am AEDT* on Wednesday 6 November 2024
Closes: 5pm AEDT* on Friday 29 November 2024
*Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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Students are required to process their enrolment into each study period via their Student Portal before the close of enrolment.
New students will receive an email advising that enrolment has opened on the day, further advice and instruction will become available via APIC's Student Hub.
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With international borders re-opened and overseas students once again able to travel to Australia for study APIC has returned to compliance with the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code). This means that classes are delivered on campus.
Key Dates for
Mid-Trimester 3, 2024
Campus Time Zone Differences During Trimester 3, 2024
This is important for Brisbane students to be aware of in relation to enrolment and application closing dates.
The time zone in Sydney and Melbourne is currently Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Brisbane's time zone is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). The time zone difference means that Sydney and Brisbane are one hour ahead of Brisbane.
Conditional Offer Documents
Refer to your COE and/or Offer Letter and Written Agreement for any enrolment conditions. If you need to provide conditional documents, you will receive an email that will provide a link to upload your documentation to.
Conditional offer documents are due at the end of Week 1 of the study period and must be submitted by 5:00pm (AEDT/AEST)
Award of Credit / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have completed previous studies, or have relevant professional work experience you may be eligible for credit towards your course. Applications for Credit and required supporting evidence must be lodged through the online application form no less than ten (10) working days before the census date of a student’s first study period at CHS. This is to allow time for the application to be assessed and any enrolment variations to be completed before the census date. For more information refer to the CHS Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.
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Please Note: Students who have been awarded credit must accept the credit via their Letter of Offer. If a student has already accepted one offer, they will be issued a new offer which includes any relevant credit/RPL.
Students who have received Conditional RPL’s must submit official transcripts relating to the unit/s no later than 3 working days before census date of the students first study period for this credit to be applied as well as confirming acceptance of the credit outcome.
My Online Accounts
Students are provided with three (3) online accounts; the Student Portal; Office365 and CHS's Online Learning System (OLS) Canvas. The My Online Accounts Student Hub page provides an introduction to each of your Accounts and Login Information. During orientation students will be supported to login to all three accounts to ensure access before classes commence.
Accounts for new students who were issued their CoE before 4 November 2024 have been requested. Requests for students issued their CoE on or after 4 November 2024 will be frequently requested.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Students studying in Australia need to have a Unique Student Identifier number or USI. From 1 January 2023, all higher education students, including international students studying in Australia, must have a USI to graduate and receive their award. Your USI is your individual Australian education identification number for life. You need a USI if you are:
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an International student who is onshore in Australia and has a valid visa
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a new or continuing domestic student
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a student who has completed their studies and will graduate in 2023 (and beyond)
The process of applying is simple, the online tutorial video which is available here overviews the process. For further information about USI's please click here. Please apply for your USI using the link below.
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Tip for students who have a single name: when you apply for your USI, insert a dash (-) in the first name field and enter your name in the last name field.
Once you have received your USI, you need to record the number in your Student Portal.
Offshore International Students Awaiting their Visa Decision
If you are an overseas student who is offshore awaiting your visa decision, please note that if you don't receive your visa decision and are not able to travel to Australia before your course commencement date you will need to lodge an application to defer your studies to CHS's next intake/study period.
If you find yourself in this situation your Education Agent/Consultant will be able to provide assistance with lodging a deferral application on your behalf should that be your preference. If you decide to lodge a deferral application yourself, please ensure that you keep your Education Agent/Consultant updated. CHS's online deferral application can be accessed via the Forms page of CHS's Student Hub.
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CHS wishes students who are awaiting their visa decision all the best.
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Mid-Trimester 3, 2024 Commences
2
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Classes for the Mid-Trimester 3, 2024 intake commence the week beginning Monday 2 December 2024.
Academic Integrity Module (AIM)
The Academic Integrity Module (AIM) provides students with information about their academic integrity responsibilities, the importance of proper acknowledgement and referencing, and how to avoid plagiarism and other types of academic misconduct. To successfully complete the module, students must complete the AIM quiz and achieve a score of 100%. Students may repeat the AIM and quiz as many times as needed until successfully completed.
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All commencing students will be introduced to the AIM during Orientation. The AIM will be accessible via your Canvas account (CHS's Learning Management System).
Student Services looks forward to welcoming you to CHS during
Orientation and supporting you through your studies.