Pre enrolment information

Welcome to Martin College!  As you are about to join us for an exciting learning experience we want to make your transition to becoming a Martin College student as smooth as possible.

To help you here is information about:

• What to expect on your first day
• What you need to do before coming to Martin College
• Information about the courses you will be taking.

Pre-enrolment

- Next pre-enrolment date: 14th -15th August 2008 

You are welcome to come to the campus before you start your study to pay fees, apply for recognition of prior learning and to receive your study timetable. 

Orientation

- Next orientation date: 18th July 2008 

It is essential that you come to the orientation sessions for your course.  These sessions provide valuable information about your course and also let you meet your teachers and other students in the course as well as getting to know your way around the campus.

Please see the orientation schedule for your campus >>>

Teaching style

You will generally be in classes with around 25 students, though class sizes may vary. Many, but not all, students will be local Australian students and Martin College also attracts students from all over the world.  Students come from Europe, South America, Japan, Korea and a range of other countries.  For any student who plans an international career when they graduate, this is a great opportunity to experience life in an internationalised environment.

Textbooks

You will need to allow for the cost of textbooks if you want to purchase textbooks for your course. Depending on the length of your course the costs will range from A$100 to A$300. For some courses you may be able to purchase second-hand books from former students at a lower cost. The textbooks are also available in the library, but demand for these is high and you cannot expect to be able to use only the library copy of the text.

Graphic Design students will need to purchase an art kit for around A$250.

Web CT and Computing Facilities

As a progressive educational institution, Martin College makes much of its teaching material available via the internet through a program called Web CT.  You will receive your student password for Web CT during the orientation week. 

As a Martin College student you will receive a weekly quota of free internet use. Limited printing facilities are available but, in the interests of the environment, we encourage you not to print material unless it is necessary. 

Timetable

Study at Martin College is not like high school as there are many different classes running at the same time. Every student will receive a personalized timetable at the beginning of their course. It is essential that you come to the orientation sessions to receive your timetable. Usually we will provide you with a timetable which shows you the classes you will be taking for the following 5 weeks.

You will need to be prepared to attend classes Monday-Friday.  The actual times you will be required to attend class will be given to you in your timetable on commencement at Martin College.

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Course Information

Find out about your subject outlines >>>

Fee payment processes

Australian Students

You need to pay your fees either in full or by instalment by the first day of your course. 

There are 3 ways to pay your fees:

1. Direct Debit
   
   • To pay by Direct Debit you need to complete the Direct Debit form (PDF 47KB]
   • Send or bring this form to the campus together with your first payment or be ready to pay your first instalment on or before the first day of class.
2. Full payment
   
   • Pay your full fees on or before the first day of class by credit card. A 2% fee applies to credit card transactions.
3. Instalment by cheque
   
   • If you choose to pay your fees by instalment by cheque, and not Direct Debit, there is an additional handling fee of $250.You must pay your first instalment on the first day of class.

Notes:

Finance options:

If you are getting a bank loan for your course or are applying through Centrelink for funding you will need to do this before the first day of class as we need you to make payment before your first class.

SEEK Learning Students:

You will need to bring your receipt for payment of the enrolment fee to pay your fees.

International Students

You must make full payment of your fees to receive a confirmation of enrolment. You must have a confirmation of enrolment to start your classes.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Have you already taken some courses somewhere else or have work experience which may be directly relevant to your course which may exempt you from some courses?

If yes you will need to:

• Read then complete the RPL form (PDF 279KB)
• Bring this completed form to campus with you on your first day of study with all the relevant information that includes the subjects you want to get credit for, transcripts and subject outlines for past courses.
• Hand the form to the course co-ordinator for review.
• It is important that you complete this form at the start of your studies as we can’t give you credit later in the course.

Terms and Conditions of Study (includes refund policy)

Please make sure you are familiar with our terms and conditions of enrolment at Martin College. We assume you have read and agree to these terms when you enrol with us.

Student Policies

Find out about our policies for students on campus >>>

Internships

Internship opportunities are available to you during your study at Martin College however your internship must be planned at the beginning of your time at Martin College. You need to tell us at the beginning of your time at Martin College that you would like to do an internship and there is an additional fee for the internship placement.

Find more information about our internships program >>>

University Credits

You may want to go to university after completing your Martin College diploma.  There are many options for credit transfer to university.

More information on going to the universities >>>