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How to Apply (Domestic students)

STEP 1: Choose your course

Choosing a course of interest is the first step in your journey towards academic success and a rewarding career. Our admissions team can counsel you in choosing the right course and answer any questions you might have.

STEP 2: Check the important dates

Sheridan College’s academic year is broken down to three trimesters.

• Undergraduate Courses (Diploma + Bachelor Level) have intake dates in January & September each year.
• Postgraduate Courses (Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas + Master Programs) have intake dates in January, May and September.

Applications close 1 week prior to Orientation Days. Please see our Academic Calender for specific dates. 

These dates will help assist you in selecting the most suitable course start date.

STEP 3: Check you meet the course entry requirements

To be considered for a place in a Sheridan College course, you must meet the specific entry requirements.

STEP 4: Do you have the relevant supporting evidence?

Every application will require key documents to be provided with the application. These include:

• Photo ID (Passport/Drivers Licence);
• All relevant Academic Documents;
• Current Resume(if applying for a Post Graduate course);
• Proof of residency status (if applicable); and

Along with this, our Checklist on page 2 of the Application Form includes additional documents that may be applicable to you and your circumstance.

STEP 5: See if you are eligible for course credits

If you have completed studies in Australia, you may be eligible to make an Application for Credit Transfer for units completed at Bachelor level or for relevant courses completed at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level. If you have completed completed study in units at a post graduate level, you may be eligible to make an application for credit transfer for relevant post graduate course (please follow link above).

Eligible students will receive a reduction in the units required to complete their course. 

STEP 6: Confirm your financial obligations for your course

One of Sheridan College’s core commitments is to reduce the financial barriers to quality higher education.

You can view our tuition fee structure for our variety of courses.

You can also consider applying for ABE Tuition Finance or a Tuition Free Placement. (for Baptist school graduates). Please discuss these options with our Registrar.

If you are not applying for one of the above tuition payment methods, your initial deposit for full time students will be $3,160.00 and will cover your first 4 units of study.

For part-time students the initial deposit will be $790.00 per unit enrolled.

STEP 7: Submitting your application

It is important that you prepare the relevant forms and documents required for assessment. Once you have all everything in place, email everything in one email to admissions.

• Domestic Student Application Form

Prospective domestic students should complete this form in full with as much detail as possible.

• Student Readiness Form

This form will assist you in preparing for your future studies. The form will allow our admissions team to ensure the course you have selected is a good fit and that you have all the necessary information to ensure the best possible outcome for your studies.

STEP 8: Complete your student interview

If your application meets the relevant requirements for the course and the Sheridan College selection criteria, the College will invite you to an interview with our Admissions Team. This will take place face to face or via SKYPE/WhatsApp appointment.

STEP 9: Accept your offer

Following a successful interview you will be issued an official Letter of Offer & Acceptance.

Sign the acceptance and return, in FULL, the Letter of Offer, along with any updated contact details and evidence of payment of the Initial Deposit.

You will then receive your Confirmation of Enrolment and welcome letter.

Still have questions about Admissions?

Contact us today on +61 08 6222 4222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.