Welcome to ACPE!
This is your go to student portal to ask for support and to access a range of support services. Check the quick links below to see how we can help.
Complete your onboarding and prepare for classes
Access academic, wellbeing, and student support
Chat, meet, and collaborate in Microsoft Teams
Student Representative Council
Representing students and supporting campus life
Your student portal for enrolments, timetables, and updates
Access classes, assessments, and learning materials
Find study resources, databases, and support
Career support, jobs, and employability resources
Important policies, procedures, and guidelines
Getting Started
We are excited that you have chosen to study at ACPE. The following steps will get you started. .
How to Access your ACPE Student Email Account
It is important for you to activate and use your ACPE student email account. All official ACPE correspondence will be communicated through your ACPE email address, so please check your email regularly.
You will receive a Welcome email from the College within 1-2 working days after submitting your offer acceptance. Your student ID will be provided in the Welcome email. You will need this to log in to your email account.
- Your User name is your Student ID.
- Your password will be your date of birth in the following format DDMMYYYY (e.g. 15091990 for date of birth 15 Sep 1990).
- To connect to your email you will need to go to https://www.office.com/.
- Log in using your ACPE email address and password.
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Having difficulties setting up or activating your email? Contact support@acpe.edu.au
Enrol in your first semester units
This step allows you to enrol in your units for your first semester of study.
What is a Full-Time Study Load?
You are enrolled in a full-time load when you enrol in 4 units a semester. If you are enrolling as a part-time student, you must enrol according to the unit order as listed on the table below. For example, if you are enrolling as a part-time student with 2 units in the Bachelor of Dance Practice, you must enrol in the units listed as 1 (GHS1301) and 2 (DAN1102). It is important to note that your eligibility for government social benefits, such as Youth Allowance, may be affected by your study load.
To enrol into your units, go to your ACPE Paradigm record and follow the steps in the video below. You will be choosing the specific classes for the units when timetables are released, usually 5 weeks before classes start. Notification will be sent to you when timetables are available for your view on the website.
Enrol in your first units video
If you need assistance in completing this step, contact your personal Student Enrolment Advisor or the Student Services office (studentservices@acpe.edu.au) or ACPE Registry (registry@acpe.edu.au)
Paying for your course
Your tuition fees are calculated based on your enrolled units at census date. Check the Important Dates Page for the census dates and the Fees Page for the indicative course fees and current unit fees. There are two funding types for the payment of tuition fees:
- Direct Payment
If you are not eligible for FEE-HELP or do not wish to access FEE-HELP, you will be issued an invoice to your student email account following the semester’s census date. Payment for your tuition fees is due the week after census date. You can choose to make one full payment by the due date or pay in instalments during the semester. - Payment through FEE-HELP
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme which assists eligible students in paying part or all of their tuition fees in an approved course. For more information, refer to the Study Assist website or download the HELP Study Assist Booklet. You will be required to submit your Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Tax File Number on the application.
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Register for your classes
Having enrolled in your units, you will need to choose the class timetable options for each of your units when the timetables are released.
- The ACPE Registry will inform you when the timetables are available for your view and planning. Once you receive the links to the timetable and the class registration guide, go to your Paradigm record and choose your preferred classes.
- Students enrolled in the on-campus (face-to-face) units are expected to attend their timetabled classes.
Class Options
A unit may have one lecture plus several small group tutorial or workshop options from which students choose one option. Lecture times are fixed and are non-optional. Each class has a maximum size; once a class is full, you must choose from the remaining available options. So get in early as soon as class registrations open.
Class hours per week
The number of timetabled class hours per week which a student is expected to attend for each unit, is shown on the tables below.
Online Mode
For students enrolled in online mode, there are no timetabled class times, but you are expected to engage in your online classes weekly.
Students who are not enrolled in an online course should undertake the face-to-face classes for the unit.
Register for your classes video
Watch the video below to learn how to choose or change your class sessions for your enrolled units.
Don’t forget about O-Week!
Orientation Week is here to help you find your feet as you start your studies at ACPE. It marks the start of your student experience as a member of the ACPE family. Your attendance and participation in O-Week is vital for your success. It also allows you to meet fellow first-year students and the rest of the ACPE family. It is a great opportunity to create unforgettable memories. This is what O-Week is all about.
Get ready for your classes
Get off to a good start by checking your class information on Canvas, the College’s Learning Management System (LMS).
- Use the same login details as your email for your Canvas Login at https://acpe.edu.au/canvas/
- Make sure the units you have enrolled into are showing up. The enrolment data are uploaded daily; check the next day if your units are not showing up yet.
- Once on the LMS – have a look around! Click, read, watch and play.
- Familiarise yourself with your unit pages.
- Find your Unit Outline and Unit Assessment Guides. Download these and keep them somewhere you can access them easily!
- Find out who your Unit Co-Ordinators/Lecturers are for your units.
- Locate the Zoom link for you lecture/classes if you are an on-campus student or check where you are supposed to be for your first class! Some of you will have classes on campus first up so make sure you know when and where you are supposed to be. The Zoom link for your lectures will be in the “Modules” section of each unit page.
- If you are an online student, have a read through the Welcome page and look through the modules, as this is where your lecturer will be telling you what to do.
- Download lecture notes if your unit has them. Use them to make notes on when you’re in your lecture!
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Watch this ACPE video for more information on accessing Canvas.
Your Success is our Mission
The Australian College of Physical Education is Australia’s leading specialist independent higher education provider for courses across Sport, Health, Fitness, Education and Dance. For over a century our objective has been to connect motivated and well-equipped students with fulfilling careers in their chosen fields. Our mission supports what we strive to achieve and how we intend to achieve it. It defines us as a College, why we exist and our reason for being.
Do you need support or advice?
We have a range of support services available to help you. Please click on the most relevant tile for more information to request support. You are also able to speak to our staff directly in person on campus if you prefer.
Welcome to Academic Course Support! Getting the right advice and assistance can help you maximise your opportunities for success while studying at ACPE.
We are here to assist you with any enquiries you may have regarding:
- course information
- unit information
- assessments
- academic performance
If you have a course or unit enquiry that cannot be answered during or after class, or through Canvas, you can lodge a support request below to speak with your Head of Department (HoD), a unit co-ordinator, unit tutor or the Student Success Advisor.
The Student Learning Services (SLS) is your resource centre for all things related to academic skills and success at ACPE.
We can support you in planning, researching, and writing your assignments. We can also give guidance and tips to help you cope with all the stresses and strains of college life. If you are worried about completing assessments, don’t panic!
We can:
- Arrange 1-on-1 appointments (providing tailored advice on study strategies and assessment completion)
- Provide literacy feedback on drafts of your work before submission
- Support the development of your numeracy skills
- Arrange phone or online consultations – if you aren’t able to come to campus
- Offer useful handouts regarding study skills, planners, academic reading and writing, spelling and punctuation, and referencing.
If you need assistance with your enrolment into units, our team will be able to assist. Please lodge a support request by selecting “Academic Course Support” and specify whether you are a new student, or a returning one via the ACPE Student Support Form below.
We understand that sometimes we all need someone to talk to when challenges arise. We are here to help you and support you. Campus Wellbeing offers a range of support services. If you would like to book an appointment with our on-campus Student Counsellor (Psychologist), or need to talk to us about access and equity provisions (special provisions or disability support) or to speak to our Student Success Advisor (how to manage your studies and stay on track), you can reach out here. Our team will be happy to assist you. If you would like to lodge a grievance or a complaint you can also do so here.
TalkCampus | ACPE
TalkCampus has arrived at the Australian College of Physical Education! Get instant support for your mental health any time of day and night through the TalkCampus app. Visit TalkCampus at https://www.students.talkcampus.io/acpe
Your future doesn’t start when you graduate, it begins the moment you become a student at ACPE. Don’t wait until your final year before you start thinking about your career – it is important to be proactive when planning your career and take ownership of your own development. If you’re not sure what you want to do, or have an idea but are not sure where to start, then we can help you develop your career plan. We’ll look at your skills and experience and how they relate to your career ambitions. You can discover what employers are really looking for in new recruits. You can learn about the latest real-world experiences, placements, internship and graduate programs. You can build your professional network while you study by making connections with industry at events, careers fairs, skills workshops and meet leading employers and recent graduates to discover opportunities, and pick up tips that will help you kickstart your career.
To request an appointment please complete the form below. If you are booking a session with the careers team, please indicate in the description if you want it to be face to face or online. You will receive an SMS confirmation once your appointment has been confirmed.
If you are having difficulty accessing your student email, canvas or any other systems please log a support request on the form below.
You can connect with your class via Microsoft Teams Groups. You can call, chat, video conference, or create groups of your own. You can use teams to share file and documents, plan and manage tasks, and access your calendars.
Welcome to your ACPE Library! If you need assistance with getting started with research or have questions about finding information, we are here to help!
How can we help you?
We can assist you with navigating the physical and online library for academic resources needed for your assessments. We aim to provide you with simple methods for research that you can utilise throughout your degree.
Have any questions? Here’s how to reach us:
- Helpdesk – Walk-ins welcome to receive assistance. Find us on Level 3.
- Phone – Call us: (02) 9739 3365 during Library opening hours for assistance and we will guide you with your research.
- Email/Online – Get a response online through chat or email (library@acpe.edu.au) from the librarians. The chat service is best for brief questions while email can be utilised for a more in-depth research session.
- Book-A-Librarian – Need research help? Whether you are just getting started with your research or you have hit a roadblock, we can help guide you through developing your topic and finding credible scholarly resources relevant to your assignment. Make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian today at a time that suits you!
Fill out the form below to provide us with some information about your assignment and research goals and we’ll contact you to set up an appointment either on campus or via online.
NSW Opal Transport
We know many students use public transport to get to the College. If you wish to apply for a NSW Opal student transport concession, you have to meet the government’s eligibility requirements and submit the consent form to ACPE.
The Registrar’s Office submits a regular report to the government of all eligible students. This report is used by the government to assess your Opal concession application and ongoing eligibility.
Your application for an Opal concession must be made online through the government site.
Parking at the Sydney Olympic Park
For parking at P5 in the Sydney Olympic Park, complete the Application form (very old file, have to replace with latest version) and submit to the Student Services desk, who will arrange the parking pass for you.
If you have queries regarding government transport concessions or parking at the Sydney Olympic Park please follow the steps below:
- Fill out the ACPE Student Support Form.
- Select your concern type.
- For Government Transport Concessions, an Opal Card Conession Eligibility Request form needs to be completed.
- Once the form is completed and submitted, the Registry will submit the report to the government.
- For Parking, you need to go to the student services near the Student Lounge on the ground floor and they will issue a parking pass for you.
Your Student Representative Council has been elected to represent the ACPE student community. We are here to act on your behalf and to ensure that your voice is heard clearly across the college on both academic and extra-curricular matters so that you have a positive and rewarding student experience while completing your course.
Please use the form below to reach out to your SRC if you have any suggestions on how we could contribute to a more positive student experience.
ACPE Student Support Form
Safe Campus
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students. Everyone has a right to respect and a right to feel safe and participate freely in College activities. ACPE does not tolerate sexual assault, sexual harassment, or bullying in any form on campus, off campus or online. We encourage everyone in the ACPE community to call out and report and seek support if any disrespectful behaviours occur.
As a community, we all have a responsibility to:
- Recognise when something isn’t right
- Be an effective bystander
- Know how to support our friends and colleagues
- Call out and report disrespectful behaviour
- Seek support
- Create a safe campus community.
- At all times, the priority is to support victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
- Provide a safe and supportive environment – give them your full attention. Remain calm and remind them that it is not their fault, and that support is available.
- Focus on the person’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Show empathy, respect and understanding.
- Acknowledge their feelings.
- DO NOT DISPLAY JUDGEMENT OR DISBELIEF – THIS WILL CAUSE FURTHER TRAUMA.
- Allow them to speak.
- Allow them to choose the next steps. They may not want to report it immediately.
- Only ask information that is necessary to provide support.
- You can seek support services, but you have to have their consent to do so.
It can be confronting to hear from someone who has been sexually assaulted. It is sometimes difficult to know what to say when this happens. Your words matter especially when you are responding to someone who has suffered such a traumatic experience.
Use phrases like:
- It’s not your fault that this happened.
- I’m sorry that this happened to you.
- How can I help?
- I believe you.
- You are not alone.
- How can I support you with this?
- Also pay attention to how these words are received by the individual.
- Show support in your actions. Don’t try to take over and tell them what to do.
- Don’t judge or criticize. Avoid too many “why” questions because this can be misunderstood as blame.
- Comfort them.
- Don’t get angry on their behalf and don’t assume that you know how they feel.
- Encourage them to seek support and speak to a counsellor.
- Check in with them.
- ACPE Counsellor – A registered psychologist is available all year round to support students. The Counsellor can be contacted via email counsellor@acpe.edu.au.
- Urgent matters – contact the Director, Student Services and Campus Wellbeing at mrocha@acpe.edu.au via phone (02) 8061 2717 / 0410 885 728.
- Contact ACPE Student Services / Reception for an appointment at studentservices@acpe.edu.au / (02) 8061 2701.
- NSW Rape Crisis (Phone and online counselling) – free 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling service for anyone who has experienced sexual assault.
- Telephone: 1800 424 017
- Website: www.nswrapecrisis@com.au
- Northern Sydney Sexual Assault Service – Forensic and counselling service for adults
- Telephone: 02-9462 9477
- Qlife – Anonymous and free phone or online support for LGBTQIA+ people, available daily from 3pm to midnight.
- Telephone: 1800 184 527
- Website: https://qlife.org.au
- Mensline Australia – Free phone or online support for men
- Telephone: 1300 789978
- Website: https://mensline.org.au
- National Relay Service – 24 hr service relaying information for people who are deaf or have speech impairments. There are special contacts available for emergency services.
- TTY / Voice calls: 133 677
- Speak and Listen: 1300 555 757
- SMS Relay: 0423677767
- Website: www.relayservice.gov.au
Reporting the incident to ACPE
You can use the form below in order to submit an anonymous message.