Important deadlines

All students applying for courses through VTAC should now be entering preferences into the system. The deadline for timely applications is September 28th (during the break) and financial penalties apply if you miss this deadline. Further details are in the 'ABC of Applying', including payment deadlines. Remember, if you do not pay the VTAC processing fee by the relevant deadline your course preferences will not be passed on to the relevant institution and you will not receive an offer. If you require assistance, please come and see us in the careers office.

Please also note the following VTAC key dates:

SEAS applications close Tuesday October 10th

Scholarship applications close Friday October 13th

Results released Friday December 15th, 7am

Round 1 offers released January 17th.

Bond University

Bond University will be hosting a Medicine & Biomedical Science Information Evening in Melbourne, and students considering studying a course in the health science area are encouraged to attend.

Date: Wednesday 13 September 2017

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Venue: The Westin, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Meet U.S.A Universities

Students and parents are invited to join representatives from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago for a joint Information Session. This presentation will feature information on academics, student life, and the application process, and will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions of the representatives.

Date: Thursday 14 September 2017

Time: 5.00pm – 6.30pm

Venue: Melbourne Grammar School, Higgins Theatrette, Nigel Peck Centre

For Learning And Leadership, Senior School Campus, Domain Road

Melbourne

Registrations are essential. Please book a spot at Meet U.S. Universities

William Angliss

William Angliss Institute will be conducting workshops for secondary school students in the upcoming September school holidays. Each day will include a hands-on activity in a specialist area, a campus tour, catered lunch and a course information session. The program is recommended for students in Year 9 - 12.

Students can now register for the following workshops:

Hospitality Day: Monday 25 September 2017

Tourism and Travel Day: Wednesday 27 September 2017

Cookery Day: Thursday 28 September 2017

Find out more and/or book a spot at William Angliss Institute

Deakin University Course Updates

Bachelor of Commerce – Deakin is launching a brand-new food and agribusiness major as part of the Bachelor of Commerce, available at the Warrnambool Campus. Students can enrol in 2018 and specialise from 2019. Find out more at Food and Agribusiness at Deakin

Media, Communication and Creative Arts – Students considering applying for Bachelor of Design (3D Animation), Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies), or the

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) may wish to attend an upcoming folio information session taking place on Thursday 14 September 14, at the Melbourne Burwood Campus, from 6.00pm – 8.00pmpm. Find out more at Media, Communication and Creative Arts Folio Info Session

Bachelor of Nutrition Science - From 2018, Deakin’s Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences will be known as the Bachelor of Nutrition Science. In addition to the name change, there have been some changes to the core units in the degree. Graduates of this course can apply for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australia, and those students who have undertaken the food science major may also be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology.

Find out more at Food Nutrition and Dietetics

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) – Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) at the Melbourne Burwood from Trimester 1, 2018, will still complete a core professional industry experience unit as part of the course, however, the length of the placement is now a minimum of 60 days with an approved organisation. This has increased from the previous minimum requirement of 100 hours to provide students with increased opportunities to apply and consolidate their knowledge and build professional networks prior to graduation. Find out more at Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) at Deakin

Cyber Security and Criminology/Cyber Security – From Trimester 1, 2018, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Cyber Security or the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security at the Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Cloud campuses will benefit from a compulsory industry-based placement. Students need to complete the minimum 100-hour placement with an approved organisation. This change is to ensure students have relevant industry experience prior to graduation to further enhance their employment opportunities. Find out more at Cyber Security and Criminology/Cyber Security

‘Step on Campus’ School Holiday Tours

Deakin Step on Campus is running again in Term 3 school holiday and students are invited to attend. Students will be taken on a 45-minute tour of their chosen campus by a current Deakin student. Students can find out more about university life, study areas and what it’s really like to be a student at Deakin!

Dates: 25, 28 September, 2 and 5 October

Times: 10.00am, 12pm and 3.00pm

Locations: Geelong, Melbourne, Warrnambool

For registrations and to find out more about Deakin Step on Campus visit Deakin Step on Campus

Victoria University Early Entry

Victoria University’s Early Entry Offer Program (EEOP) is an alternative entry program for current Year 12 students. Students can receive a guaranteed place at Victoria University by fulfilling one of these categories:

leadership
educational disadvantage
eligible school in the west.

Applications are open, and close on Friday 13 October 2017. To find out more, including the guaranteed ATARs, and/or to apply, visit Early Entry Offer Program at VU

VU Law and Justice Open Day

Students interested in a career in law are invited to attend this event and -

meet academics, Adjunct Professors and legal professionals
observe a live moot court with spirited legal argument
see the heritage-listed buildings in the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct
tour the dedicated Law Library, computer labs and lecture theatres
experience the fun of VU through great food, entertainment and engaging information sessions.

Date: Sunday 17 September 2017

Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm

Venue: VU’s City Queen Campus, 300 Queen Street in Melbourne

Find out more and register at Discover Law at VU

VCE Extension Studies

Deakin University – Deakin Accelerate

Deakin Accelerate is a distinctive VCE higher education program that allows students to study two first-year university subjects during Year 12. Studying one subject per trimester, this selective program gives students a head-start into university studies and also provides a potential boost to their all-important ATAR score.

Besides the challenge of taking on a university subject, this subject will also count as part of the VCE and contribute towards the ATAR as the fifth or sixth subject. There are no tuition fees for Deakin Accelerate.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2018 VCE ACCELERATE PROGRAM - Deakin

Applications open

Now open

Applications close

15 December 2017

Offers

19 January 2018 (at the very latest)

Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at Deakin Accelerate

La Trobe University - VCE Plus Program

VCE Plus is an opportunity for high achieving Year 11 VCE students to complete a pair of first-year university subjects in their Year 12, and have them recognised as part of their VCE. Students enrolled in VCE Plus choose one subject per semester. VCE Plus is offered at all La Trobe campuses and subjects are delivered online, face-to-face, or a combination of both. There may be fees associated with the VCE Plus Program.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2018 VCE PLUS PROGRAM – La Trobe

Applications open

Now open

Applications close

24 November 2017

Sem. 2 Year 11 results due to the university

15 December 2017

Final Day for Acceptance of Offers

31 December 2017

Find out more, including the subjects on offer at VCE Plus Program

Monash University - Extension Studies

Monash Extension Studies allows high achieving Year 12 students to get a taste of university before finishing school - and be rewarded for it. Students complete a pair of first year university subjects as part of their final year school studies, allowing them to extend and enhance their learning in an area of interest. Students also received credit towards their ATAR. There will be fees associated with the Extension Studies Program.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2018 EXTENSION STUDIES - Monash

Applications open 1 October 2017

All applications close 11 December 2017

Year 11 results due to the university 11 December 2017**

Offers released January 2018

** if you want to know the outcome of your application by the end of 2017

Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at Extension Studies

RMIT University – VCE Extension

RMIT’s VCE Extension allows Year 12 students to undertake university subjects while completing their VCE. These courses are VCAA-accredited towards VCE results and students may be eligible for credit in a related RMIT program.

Students will get a taste of university life, they attend lectures and study on campus with full access to all the services and facilities enjoyed by RMIT students. VCE Extension subjects are taught at the City campus and are counted towards students VCE and provide a boost to their ATAR. RMIT charges no fees for RMIT Extension courses.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2018 HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES - RMIT

Applications now open

All applications close December 2017

Year 11 results due to the university December 2017

Offers released Early January 2018

Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at VCE Extension

University of Melbourne – Extension Program

The Extension Program is an opportunity for high achieving Year 12 students to study a university subject whilst at school which counts towards their ATAR, as well as experience university life. The University of Melbourne does not charge any fees for participation in the Extension Program.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2018 EXTENSION PROGRAM – University of Melbourne

Applications now open

Applications close 15 December 2017

Year 11 results due to the university 2 December 2017

Offers released 17 – 19 January 2018

Find out more, including the subjects on offer, at Extension Program

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