Upcoming University Events - mid 2021

There are a number of university events for high school students in the middle of the year. All students are encouraged to attend to learn about their course options. Additional events, will become available in the second half of the year, especially Open Days in Term 3.

ACU

·         ACU Webinar – 22 June and 24 June

·         Experience ACU – Melbourne Campus – 29 June

·         Experience ACU – Melbourne Campus – 29 June

·         One-on-One Consultations – Victoria – 7 July

Deakin

·         One-on-One Consultations – 10 – 11 June

La Trobe

·         Aspire Early Admissions – Applications 1010 – 15 June and 13 July

·         Virtual Open Day – 1 August

Monash

RMIT

·         Discover What’s Next – 10 June – 15 July

Swinburne

·         So, What’s That Guarantee Again? – 16 June

University of Melbourne

Victoria University

·         Chat with a VU Student – 14 – 25 June

·         Undergraduate Webinar Series – 10 – 24 June

VTAC Dates 2021

In Term 3, Year 12 students will apply for university courses via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Students will be supported to submit applications through their SECC subject.

The VTAC application dates are:

  • Applications open for courses, SEAS, and scholarships: Monday 2 August 2021

  • Timely course applications close: Thursday 30 September 2021

  • SEAS and Scholarships applications close: Friday 8 October 2021

  • ATAR and VCE results released: 7am, Monday 13 December

  • Change of preference deadline for December offers: 4pm, Tuesday 14 December

  • December offers released: Monday 20 December

  • January offers released: Friday 14 January

Open Days and Events 2020

University Open Days are a great opportunity for students to learn about their university and course options. Although the opportunity to visit university campuses is not available this year, you can still join online, starting 25 July. Most Open Days will be held in August.

For a list of Open Days, please see the VTAC website.

Please also see the Upcoming University Events Guide for more information session options.

University Fee Changes

The Federal Government has announced a proposed change to university fees, starting in 2021. If this proposal is accepted, fees for some courses such as humanities may double. For more details, visit the ABC News website.

The proposed fee structure is listed below:

  • Teaching, clinical psychology, English, maths, nursing, languages, agriculture: $3,700

  • Allied health, other health, architecture, IT, creative arts, engineering, environmental studies, science: $7,700

  • Medical, dental, veterinary science: $11,300

  • Law & economics, management & commerce, society & culture, humanities, communications, behavioural science: $14,500

VTAC Application Dates 2020

Year 12 students will commence their Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) applications in Term 3. Through these applications, students will list up to 8 university course preferences. Below is a list of important dates for the application.

Applications open for courses, SEAS, and scholarships: Monday 3 August 2020

Timely course applications close: Wednesday 30 September 2020

SEAS and Scholarships applications close: Friday 9 October 2020

VCE results and ATAR released to students: Wednesday 30 December 2020

Change of preference deadline for January offers: 12pm, Monday 4 January 2021

January offers released: Thursday 14 January 2021

Change of preference deadline for February round 1: 12pm, Thursday 21 January 2021

February round 1 offers released: Monday 1 February 2021