ACU opens campus to public

Professor Greg Craven: “According to the 2014 Graduate Destination Survey, 93 per cent of ACU students are in employment within four months of graduation.”

AUSTRALIAN Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane campus at Banyo will be open to the public for 2015 Open Day events on Saturday, July 25.

Open Day gives prospective students, their families and friends the chance to find out all about life at ACU. It is an opportunity for people to learn about study options and how the university can help support their career goals.

There will be live entertainment by NOVA FM, lots of prizes to give away, and great food on offer.

ACU Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven said Open Day was an opportunity to discover why the university was so popular among students.

“ACU offers students a friendly, supportive environment for students preparing for careers in schools, hospitals, businesses and a range of other workplaces,” Professor Craven said.

“Coupled with the knowledge, professional experience and ethical practice students gain at ACU, it is little wonder why so many of our students are in jobs after graduation.

“According to the 2014 Graduate Destination Survey, 93 per cent of ACU students are in employment within four months of graduation.”

ACU staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and conduct tours of the campus.

Key activities and events:

Win prizes, including $10,000 towards one of ACU’s international study experiences
Find out about early entry, overseas study options, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and alternative entry
Entertainment includes interactive Facebook game ACU Racer, the crew from Nova FM and games with players from Brisbane Roar football team
Investigate studying in Italy at ACU’s newly opened Rome Campus
Attend a session for parents and families
Meet academic and admissions experts who can answer questions about what to study and what’s involved
See demonstrations in the state-of-the-art specialist facilities and try out the equipment
Take part in the interactive workshop CSI Jerusalem and critically examine the reports of Jesus’ death
Meet the people who run ACU’s support services, including Campus Ministry, Weemala Indigenous Higher Education Unit and the McAuley Student Association
Visit the university’s sports precinct, including sporting ovals, a sports court, Olympic-standard gymnasium and swimming pool
Speak to representatives from Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) about how to apply.

To find out more about ACU Open Day visit the website https://www.acu.edu.au, call 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228) or email futurestudents@acu.edu.au