Pathways
Change of Preference
Change of preference (CoP) gives you the chance to add, delete and reorder your preferences. If you receive an offer, you will be offered the course highest on your preference list you are eligible for - you have met the ATAR and selection criteria requirements. It is also the last chance you have to make sure your preference list reflects what you would like to study in the future.
When can I change my preferences?
You can apply to change your preferences any time between 10:00am Monday 21 November – 12:00pm Tuesday 20 December. You will be able to change your preferences again after the main round of offers on 18 January, but most course offers are made in this round.
How do I change my preferences?
You can change your preferences as many times as you like during the CoP period. If you delete certain courses you will not be able to add them into your preference list again (e.g. medicine)
- Using your VTAC ID and pin number , log into your VTAC account: www.vtac.edu.au
- In your VTAC account, click on the Change Undergraduate Preference link.
- Change your preference and be sure to click submit.
TIPS & HINTS
Research your options. Go to CoP information sessions at the institutions of your choice. Use the course search link on the VTAC website.
New courses: If adding new courses, make sure you meet the pre requisites and have not missed any important dates to hand in supplementary forms or book interviews.
Order is important. Put the courses that you really want to get into at the top of your preference list. The ATAR cut-off’s won’t be determined until January 2017, and could go below the 2016 cut-offs.
Plan B: Add in plan B courses as backups in case you don’t reach the ATAR you need. Research TAFE to university pathway courses, foundation and pathway programs at each university and courses with lower ATAR cut-offs, which can provide a possible second year transfer.
University Contacts and Dates...
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions:
Melbourne 13th- 12pm-4pm
Ballarat 14th – 5pm-7pm
Contact information:
Phone: 1300 275 228
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions:
Burwood 13 th 4pm-7pm
Geelong 14th 4pm-7pm
Contact information:
Hotline: 1300 334 733
FEDERATION UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions:
Information day 14th 11am -2pm
Contact information:
http://bit.ly/2dRCbHO
Phone : 1800 333 864
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions: to be confirmed
Contact information: http://bit.ly/1HmZGig
Phone: 1300 135 045
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions:
Caulfield 14th – 3pm-7pm
Contact information:
http;//bit.ly/1GHz3tl
Phone : 1800 666 274
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions:
Hawthorn 14th , 11am-4pm
One on one appointments:
Hawthorn register - http://bit.ly/2d4uald
Contact information: http://bit.ly/1NLW261
Phone: 1300 275 794
RMIT UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions:
14 December - Art, Design, Social Sciences, Business, Science , Engineering
15 December - Health
Contact information: http://bit.ly/2do2Qtj
Phone: 03 9925 2260
Cnr Swanston & La Trobe Streets, Melbourne
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Change of preference sessions:
Parkville 14th 10am-2.30pm
Contact information: http://bit.ly/2eoseQA
Phone: 13 6352
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
Change of preference sessions:
Footscray 14th 3.30pm-6.30pm
One- on- one appointments: Available at Footscray between
12th-16th and Monday 19th
Contact information: http://bit.ly/2dYb4dl
Phone: 1300 842 864
Change of Preference Steps:
1. Assess your preferences
- 12- 20 December: Assess your preferences in light of your results
- Attend a Change of Preference information day at the institution you would like to attend.
- Contact the institution you would like to study at for advice
- Complete preference list by 20 December 12 noon
2. Offers
- Main round offers will be released 2pm 18 January.
- There will be several offer rounds and you can change your preferences between rounds.
- Ensure you accept any offers you receive in the main round. If you receive another offer in subsequent rounds and prefer this course, accept it and contact the university or TAFE to cancel the offer/s you have accepted.