What happens at Orientation (O-Week)?
Orientation is an important part of the ICMS journey.
It is always held during the the week before your studies start. Depending on which intake you are enrolled in, your Orientation may run for a couple of days up to a full week (you’ll hear us refer to this as O-Week).
If you can’t attend in person, some of the briefing sessions will be available online.
Learn more about Orientation.
What Happens at Orientation?
Orientation is an incredible opportunity to make friends, explore our campuses and get your first insight into what studying at ICMS is like.
It might include:
- campus tours
- academic course briefings
- IT sessions
- getting familiar with ICMS’s learning systems, including Moodle
- movie nights
- games nights
- exploring Manly and Shelly Beach (walks, beach sessions, and nightlife tours)
- exploring the Sydney CBD
- ICMS Welcome Cocktail Reception
- SRC Basement Bar parties.
How Do I Find Out About My Orientation?
All Orientation communications are sent to your ICMS student email. If you have not received these emails, please contact your Student Advisor to chase up the status of your enrolment.
If that fails, please contact the ICMS Admissions Team at [email protected]
How do I apply for accommodation?
Applying to live in ICMS accommodation while you study is a separate process to your course application. Accommodation is not guaranteed and is on a first come, first serve basis, with an emphasis on ensuring new students are offered a place on campus, where possible.
Learn more and make a booking request for accommodation.
I'm living on campus. What day and time should I arrive at ICMS?
You can book and move into your ICMS student accommodation at any time throughout the year, subject to availability. However, if you wish to move in before a new trimester begins then you should check in on the Monday or Tuesday during the week of Orientation. Find out the specific move-in dates here.
Check-in time: 2pm – 4pm
Check-out time: 11am
If you require a late check-in, please contact our Accommodation Team at [email protected]
Once your travel details have been confirmed, please notify us of your expected arrival date and time. This is so we can ensure our room has been prepared.
Non-residential students should check out the Orientation schedule and arrive on campus at the time specified for the events they wish to attend. Learn more about Orientation.
What happens if I arrive early to check into my accommodation?
If you will be living on campus and are arriving more than two days prior to the start of Orientation (new students only), you can request to check-in to your on-campus accommodation early. There may be a cost for early accommodation check-in and it is subject to availability.
Please contact [email protected] if you wish to arrive more than two days before Orientation or prior to the specific move-in dates.
Can I use FEE-HELP to pay for accommodation?
No, you cannot use FEE-HELP to cover accommodation costs
How do I know if my accommodation has been confirmed?
If you have requested to live on campus at ICMS, you will receive an Accommodation Offer email. This will state whether your first or second preference has been successful and will include full payment details. Once we’ve received your full payment, we will send you a confirmation email.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
What's included in the accommodation?
Rooms are equipped with a desk, wardrobe, heating, and wireless internet. All linen is provided and rooms are dusted and vacuumed once a week.
Each floor is equipped with a kitchenette, common showers, toilets and ironing facilities. You will also receive residential support from the Residential Leaders who live on campus.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
Are ICMS residences secure?
ICMS has CCTV throughout the campus monitoring all entry points and common areas. Entrance to the building outside of class hours is only available for resident students, who need to produce their key and student ID to gain access. There is a manager on duty present 24/7 on campus.
Is there after-hours assistance when I live on campus?
Do you have to live on campus?
No, many students find their own housing in Manly or its surrounding suburbs. Manly is generally a safe community with a close-knit student population.
Having said this, there many great benefits to living on campus, including an enhanced student experience.
Do you offer advanced standing at ICMS (credit for previous study)?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. You need to supply the ICMS Admissions Team with the subject outlines and outcomes from your previous higher education institution. The grades you achieved in your subjects are also important.
Where can I buy groceries locally if I'm living at the Northern Beaches Campus?
There are two Coles supermarkets located in the Manly town centre. This is a 10-minute walk from ICMS’s Northern Beaches Campus.
How far away is the beach from the Northern Beaches Campus?
Is there public transport nearby?
Local bus transport to other attractions on the Northern Beaches is accessible just outside of ICMS campus on Darley Road. Public and privately-operated ferry transportation to the Sydney CBD is located just a 10-minute walk from ICMS. Please ask at Reception for maps, directions and timetables.
A complimentary Shuttle Bus runs between Manly Wharf and the Campus on a continual loop. Learn more.
The City Campus is centrally located in the Sydney CBD near multiple public transport links, including train, light rail and bus. The closest stop is Central Station or Chinatown.
Are there shops or restaurants nearby?
There is a variety of shops and restaurants located just a short walk from ICMS’s Northern Beaches Campus and City Campus.
Please ask Reception for a local guidebook and enquire about any local discounts that may be available at participating outlets.
Is there car parking available?
ICMS provides free on-site car parking. You’ll need to display a current ICMS parking permit which you can organise through Reception. Please note that spaces are limited.
Paid parking can be found at the Market City Car Park or Goulburn Street Parking Station.
Are there sporting facilities nearby?
Northern Beaches Campus
ICMS has expansive grounds for various sporting activities including tennis, football, basketball and netball. There is also a pool table and ping pong table in the student common area. Learn more about sports and recreation at ICMS.
There are no sporting grounds at the City Campus; however, there are plenty of walks and gyms nearby.
How do I apply for FEE-HELP?
FEE-HELP is available to all domestic students. You’ll need a Tax File Number (TFN) to get a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government.
If you don’t have a TFN, you must apply for one prior to applying for FEE-HELP.
Centrelink social security payments and services are also available for Australians from the Australian Government. Learn more about what you might be eligible through Centrelink here.
Do you offer postgraduate degrees?
How many intakes do you have per year?
There are three main intakes per year at ICMS. These are in February, May/June and September. Students may be able to join a mid-trimester intake also.
Do ICMS courses offer practical components?
Yes. All ICMS bachelor’s and master’s degrees incorporate a period of Work Integrated Learning professional placement subjects. This is up to nine months, or 600 hours, of industry training in an industry that interests you.
Our Work Integrated Learning team help you find a role for your professional placement. They’ll also guide you on how to build an effective resume, write a cover letter, and practise interview techniques.
What are the typical class sizes?
Class sizes at ICMS range depending on the subject, but we aim to keep them quite small (around 30 students maximum) to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
What is the ratio of domestic students to international students?
As ICMS has three main intakes per year, the ratio of Australian and New Zealand students to international students varies. However, it is typically a 50/50 split.
Can I combine two degrees?
Undergraduate degrees
Current undergraduate students can complete just eight additional subjects (eight months) and graduate with a second degree. You can also pay less on your second degree with a 25% tuition fee bursary (T&Cs apply).
Learn more about studying a second bachelor’s degree.
Postgraduate degrees
Eligible postgraduate students can complete just four additional subjects and graduate with a second master’s degree – in as little as one extra trimester. You can also pay less on your second degree with a 25% tuition fee bursary (T&Cs apply).
Learn more about studying a second master’s degree.
How long are ICMS courses?
Explore our course pages to find out the duration of the degree you’re interested in. Typically, a bachelor’s degree is three years of full-time study.
Can I live on campus during my WIL professional placement subjects?
Generally, students cannot live in ICMS accommodation during their industry training component of their course. Many students look for accommodation either in Manly or the Manly area prior to starting their professional placement subjects, or closer to their host company if in Sydney or interstate. Some students opt to complete their professional placement in their home country.
How do I apply to study at ICMS? What is the deadline?
Apply directly
The best way to apply is using the direct application form on the ICMS website. You can apply directly to ICMS at any time throughout the year.
Once you have submitted this form, a Student Advisor will contact you with the next steps.
Apply via UAC
You can apply both directly to ICMS and through UAC. Holding an additional UAC application for the February intake means you could be eligible for an ICMS High Academic Place (HAP) if you put the ICMS course as your first preference.
When and how do I apply for my Unique Student Identifier?
Apply for your Unique Student Identifier (USI) here.
A USI is a unique education reference number that stays with you for life. It is a combination of 10 numbers and letters that is quick and easy to create at usi.gov.au
A USI provides an online record of any education undertaken in Australia. All domestic and international students studying at ICMS or any other higher education provider must have a USI.
Without a USI, you can’t get your qualification or your Statement of Attainment when you finish your studies.
What Happens if I Do Not Provide a USI to ICMS or ICMS Cannot Verify Your USI With the Australian Government?
You will not be able to graduate or receive your award (testamur). You will also not be eligible for the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP).
To manage your USI ,and consequently your graduation and FEE-HELP process successfully, it is important that the personal information you submit to the USI Registry Portal is an exact match to the personal information you provide to ICMS (including your first name, middle name, last name, and date of birth).
Are student loans available?
ICMS does not offer loans; however, domestic students can apply for the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme. You can get a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees when you attend university or an approved higher education provider such as ICMS.
Learn more about the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP here.
Centrelink payments and services may also be available for eligible Australians from the Australian Government. Learn more about Centrelink here.
