General
Orientation is a program of activities that introduces you to your place of study and the services available to help you find your way around and pursue your studies knowing that you will be supported in your learning and other needs as they may arise. The Orientation program is one of these services.
A list of student services is set out below with an indication of where to find the relevant information on this website or via PBC Online, as relevant. The main part of this list of services is available for all students enrolled in awards of Perth Bible College, the Australian College of Christian Studies, and the Sydney College of Divinity, to assist you to reach your academic goals and keep you safe and well along the way. For overseas students, additional assistance is available to help you settle into Australia and your local neighbourhood.
For all students, the College Administrator may always be contacted for any matter of concern at any time.
Contact details:
Kari Minetto, [email protected]
In addition, for overseas students, the Admissions Officer may always be contacted for any matter of concern at any time.
Contact details:
Becky Shaw, [email protected]
Orientation Program
All PBC, ACCS and SCD students commencing their studies, including overseas students, are expected to participate in the Orientation Program arranged for their benefit. Through it you will be offered useful information about academic matters, about how we will support your studies, and how we will strive to make your overall experience while you are with us safe and enjoyable. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
Date and time: Monday 1 August, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Place: Perth Bible College campus
Students commencing their studies as online students are asked to access and read carefully the Orientation program available online by Friday 18 February.
Available at: HELP Course on PBC Online
In addition, for overseas students, further Orientation will be provided to help you adjust to living and studying in Australia.
Date and time: Monday 1 August, 3pm to 3.30pm
Place: Perth Bible College campus
Student Services
Information about Student Services available for all new and current students is available as follows:
| Service: | Available at: |
| Academic risk support | Student Support Policy |
| Appeals | See Grievances, complaints, and appeals |
| Attendance and progression requirements | Student Course Progress Policy |
| Careers and vocations advice | Student and Campus Services |
| Chaplaincy | See Counselling and chaplaincy |
| Complaints | See Grievances, complaints, and appeals |
| Counselling and chaplaincy | Student Support Policy |
| Critical incidents and emergencies | Critical Incident Management Policy |
| Disability support See also Health and medical support, Mental health and wellbeing support | Student Support Policy |
| Diversity and equity | Diversity and Equity Policy |
| Emergencies | See Critical incidents and emergencies |
| English language support | Student and Campus Services See also Academic Risk support, Learning support, Study Skills support |
| Equity | See Diversity and equity requirements |
| Grievances, complaints, and appeals | Complaints, Appeals and Opportunities for Improvements Policy |
| Health and medical support See also Disability support, Mental health and wellbeing support | Student and Campus Services |
| IT support | Student and Campus Services |
| Learning resources | See Library and learning resources |
| Learning support | Student Support Policy See also Academic Risk support, English language support, Study skills support |
| Legal support | Student and Campus Services |
| Library and learning resources | Student and Campus Services Library |
| Medical support | See Health and medical support |
| Mental health and wellbeing support See also Disability support, Health and medical support | Student Support Policy Mental Health Strategy |
| Orientation | Student and Campus Services |
| Progression requirements | See Attendance and progression requirements |
| Study skills support | Student Support Policy See also Academic Risk support, English language support, Learning support |
| Wellbeing support | See Mental health and wellbeing support |
| Personal safety and security | Student and Campus Services |
| Security | See Personal safety and security |
| Transitioning from school or workplace to study | Student and Campus Services |
| Vocations advice | See Careers and vocations advice |
Additional information about Student Services for all new and current overseas students is available as follows:
| Service: | Available at: |
| Accommodation | Student and Campus Services |
| Adjusting to life and study in Australia | Overseas Students |
| Cost of living | Overseas Students |
| Employment rights and conditions | Student and Campus Services |
| Orientation for overseas students | Student Support Policy |
| Personal difficulties affecting study | Student Support Policy |
| Travel | Student and Campus Services |
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