Start dates
English courses begin on Mondays, excluding public holidays. For start dates for VET courses, please refer to our Academic Calendar.
If you need to change your start date, please email our Admissions Officer at admin@mercurycolleges.nsw.edu.au. Note that fees may apply.
First Day Instructions
On your first day, please visit Reception on Level 1 and present the following documents to our Student Services Officer (SSO):
- Passport
- Address in Australia
- Proof of English proficiency
The Student Services Officer will confirm:
- Receipt of your completed New Student Arrival (NSA) form
- Provision of your timetable and academic calendar
- Capture your photo for your Student ID card (soft copy)
- Arrangement of your placement test
- All ELICOS students will complete a placement test on campus and attend an interview with the Academic Manager.
- Some VET students may need to take the VET placement test if their CoE is conditional and no proof of English proficiency has been provided at the time of enrolment.
On your first day, you will also participate in an orientation session. During this session, you will receive important information about course requirements, facilities, and available support services provided by the Academic Manager.
For more information, please read the Student Handbook on the Pre-enrolment page on our website.
