At ACU, we believe in education with a bigger purpose. Our participation programs raise understanding and aspiration toward higher education and empower students from low socio economic background to make informed decisions about their future.

School programs with purpose

Explore our a range of programs for secondary school students, including on-campus tours, in-school visits, use of our campuses, and the opportunity to partner with an ACU student.

Explore Your Future – On-Campus

This on-campus program invites school students onto an ACU campus to engage in activities led by current university staff and students.

Students participate in a range of workshops and hands on educational activities designed to support their aspirations and increase awareness of higher education.

Days may include:

  • A tour of the university
  • Law
  • Exercise and Sports Science
  • Nursing and Paramedicine
  • Allied Health including Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology
  • Business
  • Education.

Download program flyer (PDF File, 1.9MB)

Secondary school students

Explore Your Future – In School

This in-school program visits your school to deliver activities to school students. These programs are led by current university staff and students.

Students participate in a range of workshops and hands on educational activities designed to support their aspirations and increase awareness of higher education.

Download program flyer (PDF File, 842KB)

Shadow a Student

School students are invited experience university life by accompanying a university student and join their lectures and tutorials on an ACU campus.

Space Provision

Schools are invited to conduct school activities on an ACU campus. This may include staff professional development days, urban camps or short workshops.

Year 12 Revision Workshops

Year 12 students are given the opportunity to attend workshops in the school holidays. Workshops are designed to increase confidence and performance in the student’s year 12 exams.

Secondary school students

Uni Step-Up

Students are offered the chance to study first year university units while still at school. Currently, courses are available in the areas of Education, Health Science, Exercise Science, Arts and Business.

Learn more about the program and how it operates in each state by visiting our Uni Step-Up page.

Visit Uni Step-Up

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Uni Ready Now

Students are offered the opportunity to explore their interests and increase their academic preparedness. Delivered by our Widening Participation Student Ambassadors, these online modules will prepare them for Year 12 and beyond.

Learn more about the program by visiting our Uni Ready Now page.

Visit Uni Ready Now

Download program flyer (PDF File, 152KB)

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