acu virtual tour

Sorry, Internet Explorer is not supported. Please upgrage to MS Edge or use the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox or Safari.

Plan Your Grad School Visit

Learn more about programs offered in Abilene, TX!

Upload Materials

Meet your Admissions Counselor

Experience firsthand what it means to be a part of ACU’s grad school family. We offer a variety of opportunities for you to gain a deeper understanding of your graduate program of interest while connecting with our esteemed faculty, students, and peers. Select the visit experience that works best for you. Please contact ACU’s Office of Graduate Programs at 325-674-6911 or [email protected]  with questions. We look forward to seeing you in Abilene or virtually soon! You're in the right place if you are almost finished with or have completed your bachelor's degree. If you are a high school student and would like to participate in an undergraduate visit, please click here .

Daily Campus Visit in Abilene, TX

You need more than a general overview of campus during your graduate school search. That’s why a representative from your program of interest will help you customize a campus visit experience that fully immerses you in the daily life of our graduate students. You’ll witness how we equip our students with the mentors, learning spaces, and resources needed for growth and success in their chosen fields.

On-Campus Preview Day in Abilene, TX

• October 4: Occupational Therapy (MSOT & OTD)
• October 7: Psychology (Clinical, Counseling, General, & School)
• October 28: Marriage & Family Therapy (MMFT)
• November 11:  Psychology (Clinical, Counseling, General, & School)

Virtual Interest Meeting for Abilene programs

Whether you’re first inquiring about a graduate program or working through your application, a virtual interest meeting is for you. These interactive sessions with our program directors will offer you more insight into your program of interest’s admissions requirements, curriculum, highlights, and more.   This time will set you up for successful application completion.   Reserve your spot today!

• October 9: Occupational Therapy (MSOT & OTD)
• October 10: Occupational Therapy (MSOT & OTD)
• October 11: Marriage & Family Therapy (MMFT)
• October 23: Occupational Therapy (MSOT & OTD)
• October 24: Occupational Therapy (MSOT & OTD)

Admitted Student Day for Abilene students

• Dates Coming Soon!

Plan your Travel

Are you ready to embark on your campus adventure? The following section is your one-stop destination for crafting the perfect journey. Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or a first-time explorer, we're here to make your travel planning a breeze. 

Virtual Campus Tour

Get a sneak peek of the on-campus amenities and resources that ACU has to offer by watching this virtual graduate student-led tour!

Gateway to ACU

27 July 2022

ACU’s new virtual reality transition program, Gateway to ACU, gives international students a realistic, immersive taste of life in Australia before they arrive in the country.

International students preparing to study at ACU’s Melbourne and Ballarat campuses in second semester can now use Gateway to ACU interactive modules to access videos, learning activities, quizzes, interactive tours and download resources.

The virtual program explores topics such as Australian cultural norms, how to use public transport, how to apply for a part-time job, classroom etiquette, student life and academic skills – issues that can cause confusion, anxiety and culture shock for many international students in their first weeks in Australia.

Leaving all that is familiar in your own culture and trying to adapt to a new cultural, social and academic environment is often a challenging experience.

ACU Pro Vice-Chancellor Global and Education Pathways Chris Riley said the program is the first of its kind and will redefine the pre-departure and transition experience.

Mr Riley said gamified elements of the program build excitement and familiarisation before students step into the country.

“International students need to adapt to a new culture and learning environment so the transition period can be a particularly overwhelming time for them,’’ he said.

“Almost all International students go through a period of adjusting to life in a new environment. Gateway to ACU supports students through this process by helping them unpack their cultural expectations about life in Australia and navigate the world of studying in an Australian setting at their own pace.”

More than 500 international students are expected to join ACU for second semester in July. Students from Kenya account for the largest proportion of students beginning courses at ACU in this intake. They join students from across the world including India, Nepal, the Philippines, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

ACU’s Director of Education Pathways Marta Skrbis said Gateway to ACU was part of the university’s broader student transition experience, grounded in contemporary research on transition pedagogy that emphasises the importance of student welfare and support in the first-year experience.

“Institutional integration plays a key role in ensuring students are engaged and transition smoothly to university life. For international students, this begins before they have even arrived in Australia,” Mrs Skrbis said.

“By connecting international students to ACU as they are preparing for their life in Australia, we hope to develop students’ sense of belonging to ACU and to alleviate some of their anxieties upfront.

“From here, students can access ACU’s Connect2Uni services which are designed to support them through to the end of their first year. This includes peer-to-peer mentoring, face-to-face and online workshops, games, events and other opportunities to connect with peers.”

The program is funded by the Victorian Government’s Study Melbourne International Education Resilience Fund which aims to support, retain and attract international students to study in Victoria.

Chief Executive of Global Victoria Gönül Serbest said: “Study Melbourne is proud to support our world-class education providers so they can continue delivering the outstanding experience that international students have come to expect from Victoria.”

Gateway to ACU will be available to all international students commencing study at the Melbourne and Ballarat campuses from Semester 2, 2022.

After the current pilot, four new modules will be released in September and the full program will be available to all commencing ACU International students from December 2022.

Password reset update

ACU staff are required to ensure their passwords meet complexity and security requirements. IT is rolling out mandatory passwords updates to staff who have not yet changed their password.

Update from the Provost

A message from the Provost Professor Julie Cogin: We are approaching the business end of Semester 2, so it’s a good time to plan for a summer break.

CEI showcase – submit your abstract

Abstract submissions are open for the 2024 Centre for Education and Innovation (CEI) Showcase of Teaching and Learning, celebrating the transformative stories we share and their powerful impact on the...

ACEN webinar: Placement Poverty

Register for the Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) webinar on placement poverty and hear directly about its impact on student mental and physical health, academic performance and skill...

Abounding in hope

A delegate of 80 ACU students will attend the upcoming Ignite Conference, the largest Catholic youth conference in Australia. As a platinum sponsor of the conference, ACU will showcase our mission in...

Staff forum exploring GenAI

Listen to staff panels at these on-campus events, as we discuss ideas, concerns and ways to use GenAI. Your contribution is valuable as we navigate its impact and application in higher education.

Include an additional SELT survey item

Include an additional survey item in the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) survey for units that are offered in Semester 2 (202460).

ACU Co-Lab named Innovation and Collaboration Space of the Year

ACU's free co-working space and business incubator, Co-Lab, has been named the Innovation and Collaboration Space of the Year at the Triple E's Asia-Pacific Awards.

Graduate Research School launch and ACU Three Minute Thesis final

Join us online to officially launch the ACU Graduate Research School on Thursday 19 September and celebrate the winners of ACU Three Minute Thesis Final.

A unified Canvas platform

From ACU Term 4, our two Canvas instances will be combined into a unified platform. This will streamline access to course materials and enhance the overall teaching and learning experience.

New anti-bribery reforms

As part of our ongoing commitment to integrity and ethical governance, ACU will implement new measures to align with Australia’s updated anti-bribery legislation.

Enrol now in the GCHE

Advance your career in teaching and learning with the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. Enrol by 20 September to start on 23 September 2024.

Feeling inspired by the recent Olympics and Paralympics? Find out how you can pursue your health and fitness goals through ACU Active and Fitness Passport.  

Tomorrow is R U OK? Day - a national day of action dedicated to reminding us to check in with those around us.

New subscription to NewsBank Access Global

Extra! Extra! ACU library is proud to announce access to a new comprehensive newspaper database, NewsBank Access Global.

NaCWA partnership delivers industry-first collaborative training

Aged care, home care and community care in Australia is experiencing a workforce crisis. The National Care Workforce Alliance (NaCWA), spearheaded by ACU, is bringing together aged care, disability ca...

Staff Communication Survey closes soon

The Staff Communication Survey closes on Friday 13 September. Share your views and help shape ACU’s approach to communication.

Student use of AI tools

Unauthorised use of artificial intelligence (AI) in work submitted for assessment is academic misconduct. Learn about the sites and tools students should avoid when preparing and submitting work for a...

International Literacy Day

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day have taken place on 8 September around the world.

Broadening minds; deepening understanding

A message from Acting Executive Dean of Theology and Philosophy Associate Professor Richard Colledge: The revitalisation of our Core Curriculum is an opportunity to think about and explore our Catholi...

Service Central

Visit Service Central to access Corporate Services.

Other service contacts

Request something.

Make a request for services provided by Corporate Services.

Knowledge base

Find answers to frequently asked questions 24/7.

Defying Gravity: ACU tops 1,400 students with 9th-straight year of record enrollment

Barna Research Identifies Shifts in U.S. Evangelicalism

LEARN WHY ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS DIFFERENT

A Message from President Len Munsil

Now Accepting Applications

Ma – education, msmft – marriage and family therapy, ma – christian leadership, raising spiritual champions:, nurturing your child's heart, mind and soul.

During my biology courses, I came to really realize how much I love the medical field, and I love the fact that ACU has an approach because we are a Christian University that deals with the spirit, that deals with the soul, as well as a biology program that focuses on the physical.

Aleksandra M.

B.S. Biology

The flexibility of being able to do schoolwork on my own time has made it possible for me to go back to school 20 years later.

In anything I do, I want to be able to steward what God has given me well. That’s been the foundation of where I want to go in business the next few years.

B.S. Business

Brisbane virtual tour 

Brisbane campus (mcauley at banyo), have a question.

We're available 9am–5pm AEDT, Monday to Friday If you’ve got a question, our AskACU team has you covered. You can search FAQs, text us, email, live chat, call – whatever works for you.

Live chat with us now

Chat to our team for real-time answers to your questions.

Visit our FAQs page

Find answers to some commonly asked questions.