Applying to Johns

If you wish to make John XXIII College your first preference it is important that you understand the following information and adhere to the following procedure.

INTERVIEW

There is an understandably strong demand for places in John XXIII College. To enable us to select our new residents from the large number of applicants who apply we conduct a 30 — 40 minute interview. Interviews are conducted by the Head of College or the Dean of Residents along with a senior resident of the College.

International students are selected from a combination of application (including references) and a quota system.

All Australian students will be required to have an interview. Where possible these occur in your nearest, or most convenient, capital city. If you are in a more remote centre (or are the only person from your state) we will conduct a phone interview. Prospective residents who are overseas will also be required to have a phone interview.

All applicants must apply on line through University Accommodation Services. If you wish to come to John XXIII College it is vital that you make Johns your first preference. Because of demand we rarely interview second preferences. Once you apply through UAS, your preferences are automatically forwarded onto John XXIII College.

In choosing Johns you will need to send a copy of two references preferably from your school principal and another staff member. You must also send us a recent passport size photograph of yourself.

ACCEPTANCE BY ANU

On or around 18 January you will be notified whether you have won a place at the ANU. We will also be advised at that time. You will be offered a place based on your ranking from the interview and your application (including references). At this time you will be sent a residential contract and payment plan.

CONTRACTS

If you are accepted at the ANU and are offered a placed at Johns it is important that you accept your offer within 2 days (48hrs). Failure to respond may result in your place being offered to the next student on the rankings. If you decide to defer or choose another university it would be appreciated if you could advise us of this decision.

At this point you should consult the schedule of fees and complete the contract and then forward by mail to:

The Bursar
John XXIII College
PO Box 417
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Please ensure that your payment accompanies your contract as your place at College is not confirmed until your payment is received.

THE COLLEGE HANDBOOK

By signing the contractual agreement you are agreeing to abide by and accept all of the rules outlined in the college handbook. You may download a copy below.

=> Download 'College Handbook for 2008' PDF document [1.03Mb]