how do I
apply?
Entry
to St John's College is
very competitive. Applications always greatly exceed
available places. Apply early to
allow the best possible opportunity.
The
College accepts students who enrol at
any course offered by the University of Sydney. Provisions
are made for students studying at other Universities at the discretion
of the Rector.
Membership
of the College is conditional
upon an undertaking by the student to accept the authority of the
Rector (and those to whom his authority is delegated) in all matters
related to the government of the College and the conduct of student
affairs. An application for admission will be taken to imply assent to
this.
The
Application Process
Applicants
are encouraged
to complete the application process, including the interview with the
Rector, as early as possible in the year before entry, and preferably
no later than 15 November.
Students
intending to take a GAP
year should ideally apply before doing so, in order to maximize their
chances of being offered a place for the year after they return.
You can
access the Application Form in three
ways:
- Click
here to apply online
- Click
here for the Application Form in
PDF format
- Click
here for the Application Form in
Word format
A
non-refundable application fee of
$50 and four passport-sized photographs must be included with your
application.
On
receipt of the application form,
candidates will be contacted by the college and either advised that
their application will be forwarded to their second preference or asked
to arrange an
interview with the Rector (or a senior member of staff). If a
face to face interview is not convenient, a phone interview can be
arranged.
You
also need to provide Referee's reports.
- Click
here for the Referee Form in PDF
format
- Click
here for the Referee Form in
Word format
Confidential
references (on the form above) should be sent
directly to the Rector by your referees. They should not be seen by the
applicant.
Applicants
must advise
the College immediately of their exam results, by email or fax.
It is
also the applicant's responsibility to
inform the college immediately
after being notified
by the University of acceptance into a Faculty.
Joint
application
Most of
the colleges of the University of
Sydney are involved in an application consortium to make the
application process easier, cheaper and more efficient for students.
A
student wishing to be considered for
residency at any college on the list must complete only one application
form, listing their college choices in order of preference. The
application must then be sent to the College of first choice
only.
Selection
Criteria
Successful
applicants will be students whose interests and achievements cover a
wide range of the following:
- A
strong sense of purpose and a
well-considered career goal
- Commitment
as a Church member
- Employment
experience (including a GAP
year)
- A
strong record of Community Service and
a stated commitment to the College's initiatives in helping others
- Leadership
or organizational experience,
at school or elsewhere
- Willingness
to offer their sporting
skills as members of College teams
- Musical
talent, choral or instrumental
- A
background in Drama, Debating, Public
Speaking or any other cultural areas.
Room
Allocations and Fees
It is
customary for commencing students
rooms to be allocated randomly. Sometimes it is necessary for us to
allocate commencing students to twin-share accommodation, although this
is
normally only done at the request of the applicant. Sharing a
room
entails a considerable saving in cost. The St John's College fees for
this academic year can be obtained from the Fees
section on this website.
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