
Orientation for New Students - Trimester 3, 2026
Orientation Week
We can't wait to meet you at Orientation this week!
Orientation Week, or O-Week, is the week before classes commence. Every student is required to attend Orientation prior to commencing their APIC studies. O-Week provides all the information you need to know to commence your APIC course from Monday 28 September 2026!
Orientation will be conducted on campus and is an opportunity for you to learn about your rights, safety and wellbeing in Australia, your requirements as a student, the support services APIC provides, and to connect with your academic team and classmates. Orientation provides all the information you need to know to commence your course.
Orientation @ Your Campus
Orientation is a full day event, please make sure that you are available for the full day.
Students are asked to arrive at 9:30am to register, the day's proceedings should conclude at 4:30pm.
Brisbane Campus: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Sydney Campus: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Melbourne Campus: Thursday 24 September 2026
Bring your laptop or device!
​You will need to bring your laptop or device on the day for a special Online Account session with IT Technical Staff who will help you access your online accounts so you can Get set for Success! ​
Orientation Campus Locations
Sydney (Paramatta) Campus
Level 6, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
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Brisbane Campus
Level 2, 269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Melbourne Campus
Level 3, 655 Collins Street Docklands, Melbourne VIC 3008
Award of Credit / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have completed previous studies, or have relevant professional work experience you may be eligible for credit towards your course. Applications for Credit and required supporting evidence must be lodged through the online application form no less than ten (10) working days before the census date of a student’s first study period at APIC. This is to allow time for the application to be assessed and any enrolment variations to be completed before the census date. For more information refer to APIC's Award of Credit Policy.
Please Note: Students who have been awarded credit must accept the credit via their Letter of Offer. If a student has already accepted one offer, they will be issued a new offer which includes any relevant credit/RPL.
Students who have received Conditional RPL’s must submit official transcripts relating to the unit/s no later than 3 working days before census date of the students first study period for this credit to be applied as well as confirming acceptance of the credit outcome.
Key Dates: Trimester 3, 2026
Fee Due Dates for Trimester 3, 2026:
Trimester 3, 2026 Commences
28
MON
SEPTEMBER
Classes for Trimester 3, 2026 commence the week beginning Monday 28 September 2026.
APIC looks forward to meeting and engaging with you during O-Week.
APIC’s O-Week program will assist you to settle in, prepare for your new course and
get all the information you need to make a flying start with your APIC studies!
