Applicants for the Churches of Christ Theological College are expected to be keen inquirers, willing and able to relate to people, and have a level of maturity that enables them to apply themselves to the discipline of study and the development of their gifts. The minimum age for admission is 18 years, but experience indicates that most gain much more from their course if they are at least several years older. Some experience in a profession, trade or tertiary institution is desirable before entry to College. Applicants need satisfactory completion of a Year 12 course of study at a secondary college (VCE or its equivalent). Alternatively, those who are 21 years of age or over at the beginning of the semester are able to begin studies and qualify by satisfactory completion of a probationary period of study.