ICMS is monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic outbreak on a daily basis. Please read this carefully and take appropriate action as advised.
We still have no cases of COVID-19 in our ICMS community thus far.
We have looked at the government guidelines as they pertain to how ICMS operates for staff, students and visitors, and have put together a COVID-Safe plan that takes into account guidelines around gatherings of people, how we get to work or college, and how we operate on campus:
At the commencement of the February 2021 term it is anticipated that a number of undergraduate classes will resume face-to-face at both the Northern Beaches Campus and the City Campus. The majority of these classes will be core business subjects and they will be in addition to online classes which will continue to run for all subjects across all undergraduate programs.
More information will be circulated towards the end of the year, please keep an eye out on your ICMS email.
For a specific timetable for your program, please contact student services or enrolment team in January 2021.
With the expected arrival of international students back to Australia in 2021, ICMS is now well positioned to have international students start classes as soon as borders are opened. The new term dates changes will add flexibility for students and will not affect the overall course duration of both undergraduate degrees (3 years) or postgraduate degrees (2 years).
University environments have changed for the health and safety of all students, staff, guests, and visitors. In light of this, ICMS has made changes to its delivery of education, provision of accommodation, delivery of food and beverages, the operation of on-site cafés and bars and the availability and external use of its extensive venues.
By reviewing these items with the goal to reduce as many touchpoints and risks of transmission of COVID-19 as possible, the following set of best practice guidelines have been developed by ICMS to provide existing and prospective students, staff, and the public a clear guide to ensure ICMS can adapt and comply with NSW health advice regarding COVID-19.
While some of these measures may be required for a shorter period than others, all measures undertaken by ICMS regarding campus facilities and human practices will be deployed so ICMS can continue operating without a confirmed case of COVID-19 and can endure any future pandemic beyond the current crisis.
For example, all food offerings will be in the form of takeaway and/or delivery rather than buffet or ‘serve yourself’ selections.
ICMS is committed to providing a Covid-Safe campus, and we must all work together to minimise the risk of transmission.
Please support us in our commitment to providing a safe place to work and study by undertaking the following steps:
Also:
ICMS provides these guidelines to help set a roadmap allowing staff and students to return to campus and to provide staff, students and visitors with an environment where health and safety are at the forefront whilst it navigates through the current Covid-19 crisis and beyond. These best practice guidelines, coupled with sensible changes alongside current government restrictions, will provide a greater degree of certainty as to what is expected in a post COVID-19 world.
Communication is key and while these are broad and overarching principles that apply to us all, where you are directly affected you will be contacted via email. If you have any questions, please contact us at:
We appreciate that this is a challenging and unusual period in history, but are confident that if we all work together, ICMS, Aspire and ISCA will continue to thrive as a community going forward.
For up-to-date information and advice for safe travel overseas and whether you should or shouldn’t cancel your trip, check the most recent updates on:
Please follow home isolation guidance.
If you feel unwell at all – do not come to campus. If you do suspect you have any symptoms of the virus please follow the recommendations below:
For the latest updates on COVID-19 in Australia, visit the Department of Health website.
If you have any questions related to the ICMS response to COVID-19 please contact [email protected].
We ask that you follow the appropriate measures to ensure you stay away from other people during your isolation. This means you can’t go to the beach or go shopping! Learn more about how to isolate here.
We ask students, staff and visitors to take precautions as advised by the public health experts including:
For more information about simple personal hygiene practices to reduce exposure to illness visit: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
The descriptions and contact details of many organisations which provide mental health services are listed on the Mental Health Australia website.
Other resources, for students and the sector, include:
Current students, alumni, accommodation, functions, visitors and community enquiries
Phone: 1800 657 572
Phone: + 61 (2) 9977 0333
Email: ICMSa[email protected]
Online hotline
Phone: + 61 (2) 4058 4306
Future student enquiries
Phone: 1800 110 490
Phone: +61 (2) 9466 1240
Australia & New Zealand: [email protected]
International: [email protected]
Current Students