A world of opportunity awaits at ACU Open Day

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For anyone considering applying for university a campus Open Day is a must. Open Day provides the best chance to get a real sense of what your future university life will be like.

This year, in keeping with current government public health restrictions, ACU 2020 Open Day will be held as three national events in virtual format, which will be supplemented by smaller on campus events and guided visits later in the year (subject to the easing of restrictions).

Future students will be able to access the same information they would get at a physical Open Day - though this year it will be a virtual experience. ACU will offer a combination of pre-recorded informational videos on our disciplines and study areas, live webinar-style sessions with accompanying chat, and additional chatroom features for prospective students to ask questions and access support.

There will also be the opportunity to tour our campuses and facilities virtually, and ACU will showcase our student support services, international opportunities, and other services of the university.

Non-school leavers and postgraduate students will also be able to access information to help them in their decision-making journey towards university study. It is a good opportunity to gain personalised advice and get all your questions answered.

Students can also find out more about our range of pathway and entry programs. If you're worried about achieving the entry requirements you need, these programs will help you gain entry into a range of ACU undergraduate degrees.

Year 12 students will have the chance to find out more about the ACU Guarantee program, which will allow them to gain entry to ACU based on their Year 11 results. Opening in August for 2021 applications, the ACU Guarantee program will see offers made as early as September - although you must still complete your Year 12 to qualify. If you're concerned about your Year 11 results, you can apply for additional adjustment factors by submitting up to three statements outlining personal circumstances and your motivation for university study.

Australia is facing a shortage of teachers, so it's a good time for Year 12 students to find out more about ACU's Bachelor of Education (Secondary). You'll graduate with two teaching areas and with the confidence, skills and practical experience to teach across all stages of secondary school. These teaching areas enable the development of deep knowledge and highly effective classroom teaching. Studies may be extended by pairing this course with other degrees allowing you to graduate with diverse career options.

ACU Canberra Campus Dean Associate Professor Patrick McArdle said, "Open Days are a unique opportunity to experience the look, feel and 'vibe' of a university campus. In this unprecedented year prospective students and their families will have the chance to experience each of ACU's campuses - the full range of opportunities that we have to offer.

"It will not be quite the same as previous years, but it will bring to those in the ACT and NSW regional centres the prospect of gaining a sense of ACU as a whole. The Canberra Campus is a very special place with stellar graduate outcomes - but it is very much a part of the larger ACU story.

"2020 provides us with the means to showcase the whole university in a manner that is quite personal but accessible to us all in these very unusual circumstances. Make ACU Open Day 2020 your priority in order to join Australia's only truly national university - it will transform your future and enable you to make an impact in your community."

ACU Open Days will be held on Saturday 29 August, and 5 & 12 September, 9am to 3pm. For more information visit openday.acu.edu.au or to book a one-on-one consultation, contact us via the ACU website, email askacu@acu.edu.au, or call 1300 275 228.

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