Start your journey with us

Welcome to Mary Andrews College! We are delighted you are considering joining our college community.

Our application process involves three stages for all new students. See below for more information about each stage.

Prospective students are asked to complete the application form at least four weeks before a unit/semester starts.

Prior to applying, we also recommend you familiarise yourself with the key dates and financial information regarding fees and financial support.

Key Dates for 2025

Applications Close for Semester 1 - 30 January

Enrolments Close for Semester 1 - 10 February

Start of Semester 1 – 3 March

Mid Semester Break – 14-25 April

End of Semester 1 – 30 June

Applications Close for Semester 2 - 7 July

Enrolments Close for Semester 2 - 14 July

Start of Semester 2 – 4 August

Mid-Semester Break – 29 September – 10 October

End of Semester 2 – 28 November

Mid-semester breaks are NSW school holidays. Further key dates

The Application Process

  • We are so pleased you are considering studying with us at Mary Andrews College! Please take the time to look over our website and the courses and units we offer.

    We’d love the opportunity to talk to you about what study at Mary Andrews College might look like for you. We’d encourage you to book one of our on-demand Information Session phone call with Dean of Students, Kate Snell.

  • The Application Form helps us to meet you, understand your reasons for studying with us, your previous study, and your goals after you complete your study.

    This form may take around 30 minutes to complete. It is possible to save and resume this form if you don't complete it in one sitting.

    Before you start you will need to have:

    • Certified* digital copies of the following documents:

    • Proof of identity (Australian passport, drivers license or Medicare card etc)

    • Proof of your highest qualification (ATAR, Testamur or Transcript)Proof of your IELTS Subtest Scores if you are from a non-English speaking background

    • Applied for your USI to include in this application (for Diploma/Graduate Certificate students only)

    • Read the code of conduct and be ready to accept the conditions.

    • The name, phone number and email of two referees (one of which should be a leader or minister at your current church).

    • Based on your previous study, there may be an Admissions Test included in the online form to determine the level of study at which it would be best for you to start. If required to complete it, you will be able to complete the Admissions Test online in one sitting as you are filling out this form, or you will be given the choice to download a copy of the test to return to College within a week.

    • Be ready to share your faith story.

    *These should be legally certified e.g by a Justice of the Peace (JP). For a full list of those who can certify these documents please see the Who can witness your statutory declaration | Attorney-General's Office

    If you need help filling out this form online, please don’t hesitate to contact our Mary Andrews College office via email , or calling 1300-590-531.

  • Each completed application form is considered for approval by the College’s Principal and Dean of Students.

    Applicants will be notified by email about the outcome of their application.

    Accepted applicants will then be invited to enrol in their specific course and units for the upcoming semester.

  • If your application is accepted, within two weeks of your application you will be emailed a personalised link enabling you to complete an online enrolment form to choose the specific course and units you intend to study in the following semester/year. Using this personalised link will save you time, because it will be pre-filled with your contact details and some of the other information provided on your application form.

    Payment will also be arranged through this form, either by credit card straight away, invoice (for direct deposit, cheque, or by instalments), or by giving you instructions on applying for FEE-HELP (available for diploma and graduate diploma courses only).

    For further information about admission requirements for the Australian College of Theology’s Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Certificate courses, see the ACT’s Coursework Course Enrolment Policy.

  • Our Dean of Students, Rev. Kate Snell, is dedicated supporting students. As you being your study at College, Kate and the team will assist you with study skills training and any other support you need. Please feel free to reach out regarding any support you would like.