Early Entry Programs for 2027 Entry
- Posted by adrian@cecareerssolutions.com.au
- On 02/07/2026
- 0 Comments
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
ACU Guarantee Program
Open to domestic and permanent resident students only
Requirements: Year 12 pass and no ATAR required; should the course have prerequisites other than English, students will have to meet those.
Students must also make a VTAC/UAC application.
Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results.
Students can make an application through this program, have their Year 11 results considered, and ACU will produce a predicted selection rank and make a conditional early offer before final exams have been sat.
Students are required to apply through the ACU Guarantee application portal on the ACU website and may only apply for 1 course. Students will have to upload their Year 11 reports and can choose to provide up to three personal statements (maximum 200 words each) – browse the FAQs at Frequently Asked Questions. Statements will be assessed based on impact through empathy, adversity, and family. Students need to be mindful that not every course will be participating in this program, and each state has different requirements for the guarantee.
Applications for 2026 open on Monday 20 July and close Monday 14 September 2026.
Find out more at ACU Guarantee Program.
BOND UNIVERSITY
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Open to domestic and onshore international students
Requirements: Year 12 pass, meet VCE prerequisites, and an ATAR required
Bond University’s Year 12 Early Offer Scheme recognises the challenges students have faced over the past few years of senior schooling. Eligible students can receive an offer to study at Bond in 2027 before ATAR results are released, providing certainty about future study options.
1. Students complete Bond’s direct online application, submitting results from Semester 1 of Year 12, and both semester results of Year 11. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and anticipating attaining a minimum ATAR of 65.00.
2. Bond University will assess the application and school grades against the minimum entry requirements for Bond’s undergraduate and diploma programs* (*excludes medical program).
3. Students who meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree or some of the diplomas at Bond, will receive a conditional offer.
4. Once students successfully complete their Year 12 and pass any required prerequisite subjects, the offer will become unconditional.
5. A current Year 12 student who successfully completes Year 12 with a final minimum score of ATAR 91.00 or equivalent, could be guaranteed admission into any undergraduate program other than the Medical Program, provided that any additional admission requirements for that program, such as prerequisite subject grades, have also been met.
Applications are open, and conditional offers will be released from early September 2026.
Find out more at Studying at Bond.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
Charles Sturt Advantage
Open to domestic and permanent resident students only
Requirements: Year 12 pass, meet VCE prerequisite course entry requirements, no ATAR required
Students must also make a VTAC/UAC application.
Want a guaranteed offer to study your preferred Uni course before your final exams? Our Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program is your chance to get into Uni based on work you’ve already done and skills you already have.
Australian and PR students are eligible to apply, and must address the following three questions:
· How a Charles Sturt degree will enable you to be a positive influence in your community.
· When you showed resilience during a difficult time.
· A time when you demonstrated empathy and why you took the actions you did.
There are more than 50 courses on offer, and students can list up to three in their application. If successful, students will get an offer in order of their preferences.
Applications are open and Round 1 Applications close 31 July 2026 with offers being made from 1 September. Round 2 applications open on 1 August 2026 and close closing on 31 August 2026, with offers being made from 23 September 2026.
To find out more and to access the online application, visit Charles Sturt Advantage.
FEDERATION UNIVERSITY
Early Offer Program
Open to domestic and permanent resident students only.
Requirements: Year 12 pass, meet the prerequisites, essential requirement (if any) and achieve the guaranteed ATAR for the program.
Students must also make a VTAC application.
Secure your place at Federation University in 2027. Finishing high school can be stressful, so why not give yourself peace of mind with Federation University’s Early Offer Program? Not only is an early offer exciting to receive but knowing that you have already secured a place in a degree means you can head into exams fully focused.
Most bachelor degrees are available for early offers, and to view courses accepting Early Offer applications click here. Australian and permanent resident students are eligible to apply, and must ensure they meet the prerequisite subjects for their preferred course.
Applications are open and close on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Find out more and apply at Early Offer Program.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Aspire Community Impact Program
Open to all students: domestic and permanent resident students, and onshore international
Requirements: Year 12 pass, VCE minimum prerequisite study scores and ATAR required
Students will also need to make a VTAC application.
At La Trobe, we believe there is more to being a good student than marks alone. Have you been a leader? A volunteer? A key part of your community? Then we want to hear from you.
The Aspire Community Impact rewards Year 12 students for their volunteering or community contribution experience with an early conditional offer for most undergraduate courses at La Trobe.
Aspire Community Impact is a great option for students that are looking to use their community service or leadership experience to secure a spot in their dream course at La Trobe.
Successful applicants get an early conditional offer into their dream course at La Trobe, provided they meet the Aspire ATAR requirements and any other general course requirements for entry (such as subject prerequisites or additional entry criteria). Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
A number of Aspire Scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students.
Students can browse the link below which provides information regarding the participating courses and the required Aspire ATAR.
When applying, applicants are required to provide information about the length and frequency of their community service and/or volunteering experience.
Types of volunteering include –
· fundraising for charity
· helping to run a school/community club
· coaching a sports team
· volunteering at a nursing home
· mentoring younger students
· leading as a school or house captain
Students who have volunteered with any of La Trobe’s volunteer partners listed below, will receive an automatic conditional offer# at La Trobe University.
· SES Victoria
· Scouts Victoria
· CFA
· Bendigo Health
· St Vincents De Paul (Vinnies)
· Little Dreamers
· St John Ambulance
· Awards Victoria – The Compass Award
· Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia
# Not necessarily an offer for the course they have applied for
Further details can be found at Aspire Community Impact at La Trobe University. Applications opened on Wednesday 1 April 2026 and close Friday 4 September 2026. Students can nominate up to three courses and should do their research as they cannot edit these once their application is submitted.
Aspire Academic Impact Program
Open to all students: domestic and permanent resident students, and onshore international
Requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 and VCE minimum subject requirements and course prerequisites.
Students will also need to make a VTAC application.
Aspire Academic Impact is a great option for Year 12 students who are looking to lock in their future by securing a spot in their dream course at La Trobe.
Instead of an ATAR, La Trobe will use a student’s performance in Year 11 to secure an early conditional offer into a range of courses at La Trobe. It’s the perfect way to take the stress out of Year 12.
Students can submit an application at Aspire Academic Impact at La Trobe University, provide both semester one and two Year 11 reports, and submit a School Endorsement form signed off by a Year 11 or VCE Coordinator.
Applications open Wednesday 1 April 2026 and close on Friday 4 September 2026. Students can nominate up to three courses and should do their research as they cannot edit these once their application is submitted.
Aspire Everyday Impact Program
Open to domestic and permanent resident students only.
Requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 and VCE minimum subject requirements and course prerequisites. An Unscored VCE is acceptable, but a Scored VCE English is required.
Students will also need to make a VTAC application.
Instead of relying on traditional achievements or your ATAR, we’ll use your previous grades, motivation and passion for impact to secure you a spot into a Diploma course at La Trobe – giving you a direct pathway to transition into undergraduate studies.
Aspire Everyday Impact at La Trobe University is a great option for Year 12 students who demonstrate strong potential and experiences outside of the classroom or have chosen to undertake an Unscored VCE and want the security of an early offer into a pathway to university.
It is a requirement of the conditional offer that students successfully complete their Year 12, meet the minimum subject requirements and any other course prerequisites and supply their Year 11 results. As already indicated, students can be studying an Unscored VCE, however they must be studying Scored VCE English and meet the course prerequisites.
With Aspire Everyday Impact, students can apply for a range of Diploma and pathway programs – University Diplomas at La Trobe University that will enable them to transition into university studies.
Applications are open and close on Friday 4 September 2026. Students can nominate up to three courses and should do their research as they cannot edit these once their application is submitted.
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY
Early Entry Program
Open to domestic and onshore international students
Requirements: Year 12 pass, meet VCE prerequisite study scores, no ATAR required
Students must also make a VTAC application.
We know your ATAR doesn’t tell the full story of what you’re capable of as a Uni student. This is a different way to enter university that will not depend on your ATAR.
The Early Entry Program at Swinburne is a unique opportunity for current Year 12 students to receive a conditional offer based on a recommendation by the school, and not based on an ATAR. The program includes options for VCE VM and unscored VCE students, and these students can now receive an early offer from Swinburne for twelve different diploma/degree packaged pathways.
Details of the application process, as well as participating courses can be found below.
1. Application process
Students must organise a recommendation from a school representative – the school’s principal, the year level coordinator, a teacher, or the Career Practitioner – in order to proceed with an application.
2. Eligible courses
Courses that will be offered through this program can be found at Early Entry Program Eligible Courses, and students can only apply for one course.
3. Recommendation form
Once an application is submitted, students will receive a confirmation email which will include the form they need to forward to their chosen school representative who will complete the form and return it to Swinburne, who will match it with the student’s application.
Applications are open, and close 27 November 2026. Early Entry Program application outcomes will start being issued from 1 September 2026, and the offer will become unconditional once students successfully complete Year 12 and meet the course prerequisites – for example, English (study score of 25) or EAL (study score of 30).
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
Early University Offer
Open to domestic and onshore international students
Requirements: Year 12 pass, VCE minimum prerequisite study scores, no ATAR required
Students apply directly to UTAS.
UTAS’ Schools Recommendation Program is a program allowing Australian Year 12 students to apply for up to five courses and receive a conditional offer before the final results are released. So, rather than an ATAR, the application is based on a student’s school recommendation and their Year 11 results. It has been designed to give students confidence in completing their Year 12 and receiving a university place in 2027.
The program is open to nearly all of the UTAS courses, including the new flexible double degrees, undergraduate degrees, and associate degrees, and students can nominate up to five preferences, but only receive one offer.
Courses not participating in the program are –
· Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Doctor of Medicine
· Paramedicine
Note: students who apply by 27 July 2026 will be eligible for a main round offer in early September 2026. Applicants will be notified of their success after UTAS has received the recommendation from their school.
Applications open 25 June and can be submitted until 5 October, and offers will continue to be released in rounds, up until 29 October 2026.
Students are encouraged to browse UTAS School’s Recommendation Program to find out more.
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
VU Early Entry Program
Open to domestic and onshore international students
Requirements: Year 12 pass
Students must also make a VTAC application.
Tackle VCE with confidence, knowing you have a head start on your future with an early entry program unique to you!
Year 11 or 12 students studying VCE, VCE Vocational Major, Unscored VCE or an International Baccalaureate in Victoria, are eligible for VU Early Entry.
Successful applicants may enjoy:
• VU Early Entry scholarship (international students not eligible for these scholarships but can apply for scholarships here
• Free ATARNotes+ subscription
• 5 bonus ATAR points and a Conditional Offer*
*Excluding the Bachelor of Education (P-12) and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Note: Students will still need to satisfy the admission requirements/prerequisites for the courses they preference in VTAC. Students who do not meet the admission requirements, will be considered for a place in an alternative course designed to help them achieve their goals. Therefore, the course offer students receive will be based on their course applications/preferences and on study scores plus other admission requirements etc.
As part of the application, students will be asked to tell VU a little about themselves by answering the following questions:
· Why do you want to study at VU?
· How do you contribute to your community, school or family?
· Who inspires you to succeed?
· How would studying at VU help you to make a difference in the world?
We are looking for applicants who embody the values of Victoria University: progressive, forward-thinking, inclusive and bold! We recommend trying to incorporate these values into your responses.
Applications are open at Victoria University’s Early Entry Program and will close 15 October 2026. Applicants can expect a response to their application within seven days of submitting it.
