SCHOOLS & INSTITUTIONS

Southern Cross University (Sthn Cross)

Postal address for enquiries:

Student Services
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
Lismore NSW 2480

Telephone: (National) 1800 626 481; (International) +61 2 6620 3444

Facsimile:(02) 6622 4341

Southern Cross University (SCU) has some of the best locations in Australia with campuses at the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, Lismore and Coffs Harbour. SCU also operates The Hotel School Sydney in partnership with Mulpha Australia. Southern Cross University’s new southern Gold Coast campus teaches undergraduate degrees in business, tourism and law in a contemporary and supportive study environment. Free on-site parking, computer labs, wireless access, and library with views over the Pacific Ocean are some of the benefits on offer to students.

Just across the Qld-NSW border at Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads at SCU’s Lakeside facility, degrees in midwifery, occupational therapy, nursing, and early childhood education are taught. At SCU’s Brett St, Tweed Heads premises, degrees in secondary education, social science and sport management (surfing studies) are offered, as well as the preparatory program, Preparing for Success, designed for students seeking an alternative pathway to university entry. The University operates all three teaching
locations on Queensland time.

SCU’s vibrant Lismore campus in northern NSW has degrees in environmental science and management, taking advantage of the close proximity to marine and rainforest ecosystems. A new Health and Wellbeing Centre and Clinic assists students to gain professional experience while undertaking degrees in nursing and clinical sciences. Degrees in contemporary music, visual arts, media studies, and creative writing are
taught, tapping into the Northern Rivers and Byron Bay arts scene. The Coffs Harbour campus is home to information technology, psychological science and nursing degrees as well as education, social science, business, and hotel and resort management. The University operates the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour enabling undergraduate and postgraduate students to take advantage of its unique marine setting.

Overseas study opportunities are also available through Southern Cross University’s exchange programs with institutions in Canada, China, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Japan, the Netherlands, Finland, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Three session year

The University operates a three session academic year. Session 1: 14 February - 3 June; Session 2: 20 June - 10 October; Session 3: 31 October 2011 - 10 February 2012. The 2011 calendar is currently under review. For latest information visit www.scu.edu.au/teachingcalendar.

SCU Offer Guarantee

Southern Cross University will guarantee a place in most courses to students who achieve an OP14 or better. Refer to www.scu.edu.au/offerguarantee for details.

Courses requiring Special Entry Procedures/Prerequisites

The Bachelor of Visual Arts and the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management have additional or alternative selection criteria. Some education and law degrees are also available by graduate entry only. The requirements are detailed in the course entries.

Distance Education

Southern Cross University offers a variety of undergraduate courses by distance education through direct application to the University. These include business, law, arts and social science, information technology, tourism and hospitality management, technology education, and ageing in the community. Visit the website www.scu.edu.au/courses.

Indigenous Australian Applicants

Indigenous Australian applicants who believe they may not meet the usual administrative requirements are invited to a testing and assessment program at Lismore for consideration for admission to their preferred course. For more information contact the Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, email gnibi@scu.edu.au or phone 1800 816 676.

Facilities

Student facilities vary with each campus but may include cafes, newsagents and/or bookshops, gymnasium and sporting facilities, swimming pool, travel agency, banking facilities, chaplaincy and multifaith services, health care, counselling, disability support, support for elite athletes and performers, student mentors, and more.

Student Accommodation

All the University’s campuses provide a list of off-campus accommodation
available in their area. See www.scu.edu.au/accommodation. For accommodation in colleges at both Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses go to www.scuvillage.com.au.

Student Support Services

The University’s Academic Skills Development Unit runs the Preparing for Success Program to help students develop the skills they need to succeed at university. The course is available on campus and by distance education, on a full-time and part-time basis, each teaching session.

The University Library provides a range of resources and services: books, journals, databases and full-text electronic journals, electronic books, interlibrary loans, and professional staff to assist students to become independent learners. The University’s IT services include Internet access, webmail, MySCU, the library and its electronic databases and catalogues, computer labs, wireless access, and Helpdesk support services.

For a full list of student support services: www.scu.edu.au/studentservices.

Institution Scholarships

Southern Cross University provides a range of scholarships. The scholarships are designed to recognise academic excellence and to support disadvantaged students undertaking SCU degrees. For information including institution equity scholarships visit www.scu.edu.au/scholarships.

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