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August is Open Day month

Students in Years 10 -12 are encouraged to attend a University Open Day. Universities are currently reviewing their dates and arrangements and many are switching back to virtual events, due to COVID restrictions.

For a more extensive Open Day timetable, including private colleges see:

https://www.vtac.edu.au/opendays.html

Forthcoming events:

Early Offer Schemes - Current Year 12 Students

Due to COVID restrictions and lockdowns, Universities are again offering current Year 12 student's alternative entries into their courses.

• RMIT Early Offer scheme is now open and closes on 31st August. Students need to submit an application, nominate two Categories and provide additional information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/access-rmit/early-offer
• Swinburne University is also offering and early entry program. Students need to submit a separate application form and recommendations:          https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/early-entry-program/
• ACU Guarantee – closes 24th September: https://acu.uac.edu.au/acu-guarantee/
• La Trobe University ASPIRE Early Admissions Program:                     https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

What VCE subjects do I need to choose for my future studies?

If you are planning to go to University when you finish Year 12, you will need to find out which subjects are required to be completed at school.

The list of Victorian tertiary courses and their pre-requisites for 2024 has just been released. The information is listed alphabetically by Institution (University, TAFE or College) and then alphabetically by course.

https://www.vtac.edu.au/files/pdf/publications/prerequisites_for_2024.pdf

VTAC Course applications open in August – current Year 12 students

Students in VCE and VCAL will soon be able to apply for tertiary courses through VTAC:

• Applications open – Monday 2nd August 2021 9am
• Applications Close – Thursday 30th September 5pm (during School holidays)
• Special Consideration (SEAS) closes – Friday 8th October (5pm)
• Scholarships close – Friday 8th October 5pm

On Wednesday 4th August, all VCE students attended a Monash and VTAC information session in P5 that provided information and advice about applying through VTAC.

Note: any VCAL students or VCE students attending VET on Wednesday has the opportunity to have an individual VTAC briefing with Chris Wood.

For any questions or queries about Early Offers Scheme, VTAC or any information on this page, please contact: christine.wood@education.vic.gov.au

Chris Wood

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