Colleges like St Mark’s are residential academic communities, which provide a safe and supportive environment where students can live and learn together, and receive the best possible all-round educational experience during their university studies.

St Mark’s accepts students studying full-time, Bachelor level or higher, on-campus degrees at the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, and Flinders University.

Academic excellence

• Students achieve their best with academic support from our Director of Learning, Senior Academic Tutor, six Academic Coordinators, and 50+ academic tutors. On average, students at St Mark’s achieve High Distinctions or Distinctions in over 50% of subjects.
• Living in a supportive academic community helps students focus on their studies.
• Students get a head start in their careers through leadership roles, training opportunities, guest speakers, mentoring and advice from industry leaders, and a global alumni network.

Wellbeing Support

• The health, safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount. Students receive 24/7 onsite support from our wellbeing team, including our Director of Wellbeing, who has worked as a Social Worker for 20 years, and our Dean, who is a registered psychologist. The wellbeing team also includes two Assistant Deans, nine Residential Advisors, six Academic Coordinators, an Indigenous Student Advisor, and a team of student leaders.
• Our extensive training programs educate students on the importance of physical and mental health, responsible approaches to alcohol, respectful relationships, consent, and what it means to be an ethical bystander.
• Sporting, cultural, creative arts, service, social and community events make it easy to make friends.
• The College actively promotes positive student wellbeing, including the development of resilience and character.

St Mark's College has a beautiful parkland campus within easy walking distance of the University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, the Adelaide CBD, and the Flinders University train line.

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of College life, with private, secure, and furnished rooms for the full 40-week academic year (no need to move out mid-year!). You also get full catering with 3 nutritious meals a day, 7 days a week.

Beyond accommodation, our Academic Centre and Learning Commons provide comfortable, modern spaces for private and group study and tutorials, as well as printing, College-wide Wi-Fi, and a first-rate library collection. Our recreation facilities include a fully equipped modern gym, grass tennis courts, dining hall, chapel, music room (including sound equipment and grand piano) and plenty of green outdoor space.

A secure, multistorey car park with 150 parking spaces is also onsite. Spaces are allocated based on need.

Our application process is straightforward:

1. Complete the online application form via our website.
2. Arrange for two referees (e.g. a teacher) to provide references (one academic, one character).
3. Submit your academic transcripts.
4. Those shortlisted will be asked to attend a 40-minute interview, in person or via Teams.

Applications for places at St Mark’s are competitive and merit based. Aspiring students must
demonstrate the capability and commitment to succeed at university, be of good character, and have a history of engagement, leadership and service in their community.

We are also committed to ensuring that St Mark’s is a diverse and balanced community, and in making offers we take into account the overall composition of our community.

In a typical year, we would expect to receive c.200 applications for c.90 places.

It is strongly recommended that applicants apply by August for the following academic year. This way, you can reduce the possibility of disappointment or being placed on a waitlist.

Yes! St Mark’s offers the largest financial assistance program of all the residential colleges in Adelaide, providing over $500,000 in scholarships, prizes, bursaries and other financial assistance to its students each year. Around 50% of St Mark’s students receive some form of financial assistance.

Scholarship applications for new students open in October and close in January. Applications can be completed here.

There are many ways to get to know St Mark's College better:

1. Visit us at our Open Days weekend in August or book in for a private tour all year round.
2. Check out our Virtual Tours.
3. Call our Admissions Team on +61 8 8334 5600 or email stmarks@stmarkscollege.com.au.