What is Early Entry?

Early entry – Quick facts 

If you’re in Year 12 this year, you’ve probably already started thinking about university. But you don’t need to wait until the end of the year – you can secure your place at university before you sit your end of year exams. Read on to learn some interesting facts about early entry.

What is early entry?

Early entry gives you the chance to receive an offer to university before you’ve finished your exams. This can give you peace of mind and help you be more relaxed during what can be a stressful time.

One important thing to note is that most early offers are conditional – this means you need to meet one or more ‘conditions’ before your offer becomes final. Common conditions include things like completing Year 12, achieving a minimum ATAR, or completing prerequisite subjects.

How do I apply for early entry?

Most universities manage their own early entry programs, so you’ll be applying directly instead of through a Tertiary Admission Centre (though some of them have early entry programs too). Unfortunately, this means they all have different application processes and dates.

But don’t worry. Each year, we compile a guide with key information on every early entry program available in Australia, making it easy to find the information you need. We’re still working on this year’s edition, but keep an eye out for it soon.

Quick facts about early entry

Curious to learn more? We’ve put together some interesting facts about early entry over the last year, and what you might be able to expect this year.

Download as a PDF here.

Want to find out more?

Have more questions? We’ve provided the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about early entry – you can read them here.

Or you can read heaps of other blogs on early entry, university pathways, and more about study on our website here.