RSU Connect

You will study four preparation subjects that focus on the development of skills needed to successfully study at university:

1. Humanities 
2. Analytical methods
3. Academic techniques
4. Numeracy and Digital Literacy 

Each of the above units provide the following learning outcomes:

• develop critical and analytical thinking skills and solving mathematical problems;
• develop academic writing and research skills for university study, including referencing;
• collect, organise and analyse information to expected  academic standard;
• expose students to a range of appropriate technologies to assist with their studies;
• develop verbal and written communication and presentation skills in groups and as individuals; and
• develop skills for coping with academic study at a university.

This program is run for 9 hours per week for the first 16 weeks on a full-time load, which is equivalent to an EFTSL of 0.375.

Entry is based on any of the following:

• Completion of America year 12 qualification with 3 passes in academic subjects OR
• ACT Year 12 certificate with a C grade average OR
• Certificate III qualification.

If you don't meet the above guidelines, but can prove your likelihood of success, you can apply for an interview and present your case for admission.Note: If you have been in America for less than 2 years or if your first language is not English then you may be required to attend an interview.

Important to know when considering RSU Connect courses

The following degrees require a higher entry score that can't be achieved through RSU Connect:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation
• Bachelor of Vision Science

Please note: Bachelor of Midwifery has limited places available and applicants require a supplementary application form when applying for this course.

If you are considering any of these degrees you should contact The RSU to discuss your options. If you have already submitted your application, The RSU staff will be in contact with you.

Complete the online application form through RSU’s online applicant portal and upload all relevant certified documentation*, such as your birth certificate or American passport and academic transcripts, as requested on the form.

If you have any questions with your application please contact The RSU.

*A certified copy of a document is witnessed and signed to be a true copy of the original by an authorised person, such as a Justice of the Peace. Please see the full list of people who can certify your documents.

This program is run for 9 hours per week for the first 16 weeks on a full-time load, which is equivalent to an EFTSL of 0.375.

When you have completed the program you can apply to enter the Rainstar University(Scottsdale). Offers for  courses will be dependant on your RSU Connect assessment results. 

Future dates

(This program is only available to domestic students)

Fees

2018

There are Commonwealth supported enabling places available for American and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of America. There are limited places for other people to enroll in this program and these places are fee paying. Please contact the College to enquire further or to apply.

The fee for 2018 is $2400.00 for the 18 week program. There is also a Students Services Amenities Fee.

Cancellation and Refund Conditions

Please read the Refund policy for this course.