Year 12 Key Dates 2026
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Early Entry Key Dates
Please ensure you read all application requirements. Some institutions may request that you send through your application directly, with supplementary documentation. This may include a personal statement, Year 11 results and/or responses to a set of specific questions. Good luck!
ACU Guarantee - Open 20th July 2026 - Closing 14th September 2026 - Apply HERE
ANU Direct Application Early Entry - Open 11th March 2026 - Closing 8th May 2026- Apply HERE
Charles Sturt Advantage (Early Entry) - Open 2nd February 2026 -Closing 31st July 2026 (Round 1) & 31st August (Round 2) - Apply HERE
Conservatorium of Music (USYD) Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme - Learn more HERE
Macquarie University Leaders & Achievers Early Entry Program - Opening Soon - Lean more HERE
Southern Cross Early Entry - Application Open 13th April 2026 - Closing 30th September Apply HERE
UTAS School Recommedation Program - Opening 25th June 2026 - Lean more HERE
University of Canberra Early Entry - Opening in 27th March 2026 - Closing 9th August 2026 - Apply HERE
UNE Direct Early Entry - Open 2nd February 2026 - Closing 17th July (Round 1) & September 14th (Round 2) Apply HERE
UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 28th April 2026 - Closing 23rd July 2026 + Round 2 - Open 3rd September 2026 - Closing 9th November 2026 Apply HERE
Eligibility Requirements (Watch Video) - Students must meet at least one of the following equity criteria:
currently live in a low-socioeconomic area, based on the 2021 Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) – Index of Education and Occupation (IEO)
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
completed an Australian Year 12 qualification at a UNSW Gateway partner school (Caringbah is NOT a Gateway Partner School)
hold an eligible permanent protection, temporary protection or bridging visa, opens in a new window
Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2026 - Closing 17th August (Round 1), 3rd September (Round 2), 17th September (Round 3), 30th November (Round 4) - Apply HERE
UOW Early Admission - Open 15th June 2026 - 7th August 2026 - Apply HERE
Torrens University Applications - Apply HERE
Western Sydney University True Reward Early Entry (Please take note of the degrees exclued from True Reward) - FAQS - Open 8th April 2026
Round 1 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 2nd September 2026 - Apply HERE
Round 2 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 11th November 2026 - Apply HERE
Round 3 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 9th December 2026 - Apply HERE
Round 4 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results -Closing - 31st December 2026- Apply HERE
School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - OPEN -Closing 11th September 2026 - Explore SRS HERE - Application to be made through your UAC portal
UAC Key Dates
SRS, EAS , Equity Scholarships & UAC Applications Open for 2027 - 8th April 2026 (Ensure you register and apply for a USI)
NSW/ACT Undergraduate (domestic and international students): Early bird fee applications for 2027 admissions close (to avoid higher processing charges, complete, pay and submit your application by midnight) - 30th September 2026
SRS Applications Close for 2025 - 11th September 2026
SRS: Course preference deadline for first SRS offers - 5th November 2026
SRS: First offers released - 12th November 2026
EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for December Round 2 - 19th November 2026
Undergraduate (Year 12) - November Round 2 offers released (unconditional SRS offers) - 26th November 2026
Equity Scholarships: TBC - Learn More about Equity Scholarships HERE
HSC Results Release by NESA - 16th December 2026 (from 6am)
NSW & ACT ATARs Released - 16th December 2026 (9am)
Change of Preferences for December Round 2 offers (main round) - 18th December 2026
December Round 2 offers released (main round of offers)- 23rd December 2026
SRS: Conditional offers converted to unconditional offers - 23rd December 2026
Change of preferences for January Round 1 offers -29th December 2026
January Round 1 offers released - 8th January 2027
Alternate Entry Application Key Dates
AUDITIONS
Australian Institute of Music (AIM) - Applications Open - Get Started HERE - Early Entry Information HERE
NIDA - Dates TBC - Applications Open - Get Started HERE
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) - Applications Open May - Get Started HERE (Applications through Edith Cowan University)
UOW Performing Arts - Get Started HERE - Early Entry Opening 15th June 2026 (Audition Dates and Details TBC)
USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Round 1 Registration - Opening 29th April - Closing - 22nd June 2026+ Round 2 Closing 7th September + Musical Theatre 7th September - Get Started HERE
USYD Conservatorium of Music - Opening for registrations from April 2026. Audition Dates: 6th - 10th July (Round 1) + 28th September - 2rd October (Round 2) + 26th September (Musical Theatre -Invitation only) Example Audition Guide - Learn more HERE
UNSW Music Applications - Applications & Auditions Open - Get Started HERE
Macquarie Music Direct Entry - Get Started HERE
Western Sydney University - Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) - Open in April - Closing 26th October 2026 - Learn more HERE
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 4th May 2026 - Closing 20th July 2026 + Round 2 Opening 5th September - Closing 16th November - Get Started HERE
Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry
Learn more HERE
USYD CCASAS & Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Opening 1st May - Closing 13th August 2026 - Get Started HERE - Portfolio Tips
QUESTIONARIES AND APPLICATIONS & OTHER SCHEMES
MySydney (USYD) Entry & Scholarship Scheme - Learn about eligibility and Get Started HERE
Popular Scholarships Key Dates
UNSW Co-op Scholarship - Opening TBC - Closing 30th September 2026 - Get Started HERE
UTS BAcct. Scholarship - TBC - Get Started HERE - Information Webinar on the 6th May
Macquarie Actuarial Studies Co-op Scholarship (application now included as part of Leaders & Achievers Early Entry Program) Learn More HERE
Teach for NSW Scholarships - Get Started & Subscribe to recieve updates HERE
Specialist Programs - Medicine and VET Science
MEDICINE & DENTISTRY
UCAT Registrations 2025 - Opening 3rd March - Closing 15th May 2026 (Late registrations close 29th May) - Register HERE
UCAT Exams Period - 1st July - 5th August 2026
UCAT Results Delivered to Universities - Early September 2026
UNSW Medicine Applications - Application currently being update for Class of 2027 - Learn more HERE
WSU Medicine Applications - UAC + MMI- UAC Applications for WSU Medicine close 30th September 2026 - Get Started HERE - WATCH ME
Newcastle & UNE (Joint Medical Program) Applications - UAC + Direct JMP Application - Closing 30th September 2026 - Get Started HERE - Watch Me
La Trobe Biomedical Science (Medicine) Applications - VTAC Application + La Trobe Direct Applications Opening through VTAC July 2026 - Get Started HERE
James Cook University Medicine Applications - QTAC Application + Direct JCU Application - Closing TBC - Get Started HERE
James Cook University Dentistry Applications - QTAC Application + Direct JCU Application - Closing TBC - Get Started HERE
University of Tasmania Medicine Applications - Direct Application to UTAS - Closing 30th September 2026 (TBC)- Get Started HERE
Curtin University Medicine Applications - TISC Application + Direct Curtin Application - Closing Date TBC - Get Started HERE - Admissions Guide
UWA Medicine Applications - TISC Application + Direct UWA Application (Pathway Course) - Learn More HERE
UWA Dentistry Applications - TISC Application + Direct UWA Application - Get Started HERE
University of Auckland Medicine Applications - Get Started HERE
University of Otago Medicine Applications - Get Started HERE
University of Otago Dentistry Applications - Get Started HERE
VETERINARY MEDICINE
USYD Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Entry Requirements TBC - Get Started HERE
Veterinary Medicine Inherent Requirements - Please note - 2025 document (2026 TBC)
Assumed Knowledge - Mathematics Advanced, Biology, Chemistry + Physics is recommended
Casper Test - What is Casper?
Test Dates - TBC
Cadetships
CADETSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Start Exploring
Please note that not every firm listed below offers Cadetships for High School students annually. Please explore what is available to you. Some Cadetships will only be offered to University students. There opportunities change regularly.
Month by Month Key Dates
May 2026
SRS, EAS , Equity Scholarships & UAC Applications Open for 2027 - 8th April 2026 (Ensure you register and apply for a USI)
ANU Direct Application Early Entry - Open 11th March 2026 - Closing 8th May 2026- Apply HERE
UCAT Registrations 2025 - Opening 3rd March - Closing 15th May 2026 (Late registrations close 29th May) - Register HERE
USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Round 1 Registration - Opening 29th April - Closing - 22nd June 2026+ Round 2 Closing 7th September + Musical Theatre 7th September - Get Started HERE
UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 4th May 2026 - Closing 20th July 2026 + Round 2 Opening 5th September - Closing 16th November - Get Started HERE
Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry
Learn more HERE
USYD CCASAS & Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Opening 1st May - Closing 13th August 2026 - Get Started HERE - Portfolio Tips
Southern Cross Early Entry - Application Open 13th April 2026 - Closing 30th September Apply HERE
Western Sydney University - Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) - Open in April - Closing 26th October 2026 - Learn more HERE
University of Canberra Early Entry - Opening in 27th March 2026 - Closing 9th August 2026 - Apply HERE
UNE Direct Early Entry - Open 2nd February 2026 - Closing 17th July (Round 1) & September 14th (Round 2) Apply HERE
UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 28th April 2026 - Closing 23rd July 2026 + Round 2 - Open 3rd September 2026 - Closing 9th November 2026 Apply HERE
Eligibility Requirements (Watch Video) - Students must meet at least one of the following equity criteria:
currently live in a low-socioeconomic area, based on the 2021 Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) – Index of Education and Occupation (IEO)
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
completed an Australian Year 12 qualification at a UNSW Gateway partner school (Caringbah is NOT a Gateway Partner School)
hold an eligible permanent protection, temporary protection or bridging visa, opens in a new window
Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2026 - Closing 17th August (Round 1), 3rd September (Round 2), 17th September (Round 3), 30th November (Round 4) - Apply HERE
Torrens University Applications - Apply HERE
Western Sydney University True Reward Early Entry (Please take note of the degrees exclued from True Reward) - FAQS - Open 8th April 2026
Round 1 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 2nd September 2026 - Apply HERE
Round 2 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 11th November 2026 - Apply HERE
Round 3 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 9th December 2026 - Apply HERE
Round 4 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results -Closing - 31st December 2026- Apply HERE
School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - OPEN -Closing 11th September 2026 - Explore SRS HERE - Application to be made through your UAC portal
June 2026
UOW Performing Arts - Get Started HERE - Early Entry Opening 15th June 2026 (Audition Dates and Details TBC)
Conservatorium of Music (USYD) Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme - Learn more HERE
UTAS School Recommedation Program - Opening 25th June 2026 - Lean more HERE
UOW Early Admission - Open 15th June 2026 - 7th August 2026 - Apply HERE
Torrens University Applications - Apply HERE
USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Round 1 Registration - Opening 29th April - Closing - 22nd June 2026+ Round 2 Closing 7th September + Musical Theatre 7th September - Get Started HERE
July 2026
UCAT Exams Period - 1st July - 5th August 2026
UBS - Get Started HERE - Closing 3rd July 2026
ACU Guarantee - Open 20th July 2026 - Closing 14th September 2026 - Apply HERE
Charles Sturt Advantage (Early Entry) - Open 2nd February 2026 -Closing 31st July 2026 (Round 1) & 31st August (Round 2) - Apply HERE
Conservatorium of Music (USYD) Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme - Learn more HERE
UNE Direct Early Entry - Open 2nd February 2026 - Closing 17th July (Round 1) & September 14th (Round 2) Apply HERE
UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 28th April 2026 - Closing 23rd July 2026 + Round 2 - Open 3rd September 2026 - Closing 9th November 2026 Apply HERE
Eligibility Requirements (Watch Video) - Students must meet at least one of the following equity criteria:
currently live in a low-socioeconomic area, based on the 2021 Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) – Index of Education and Occupation (IEO)
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
completed an Australian Year 12 qualification at a UNSW Gateway partner school (Caringbah is NOT a Gateway Partner School)
hold an eligible permanent protection, temporary protection or bridging visa, opens in a new window
UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 4th May 2026 - Closing 20th July 2026 + Round 2 Opening 5th September - Closing 16th November - Get Started HERE
Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry
Learn more HERE
August 2026
UCAT Exams Period - 1st July - 5th August 2026
Charles Sturt Advantage (Early Entry) - Open 2nd February 2026 - Closing 31st August (Round 2) - Apply HERE
University of Canberra Early Entry - Opening in 27th March 2026 - Closing 9th August 2026 - Apply HERE
Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2026 - Closing 17th August (Round 1), 3rd September (Round 2), 17th September (Round 3), 30th November (Round 4) - Apply HERE
UOW Early Admission - Open 15th June 2026 - 7th August 2026 - Apply HERE
USYD CCASAS & Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Opening 1st May - Closing 13th August 2026 - Get Started HERE - Portfolio Tips
September 2026
NSW/ACT Undergraduate (domestic and international students): Early bird fee applications for 2027 admissions close (to avoid higher processing charges, complete, pay and submit your application by midnight) - 30th September 2026
SRS Applications Close for 2025 - 11th September 2026
UNSW Co-op Scholarship - Opening TBC - Closing 30th September 2026 - Get Started HERE
WSU Medicine Applications - UAC + MMI- UAC Applications for WSU Medicine close 30th September 2026 - Get Started HERE - WATCH ME
University of Tasmania Medicine Applications - Direct Application to UTAS - Closing 30th September 2026 (TBC)- Get Started HERE
Newcastle & UNE (Joint Medical Program) Applications - UAC + Direct JMP Application - Closing 30th September 2026 - Get Started HERE - Watch Me
ACU Guarantee - Open 20th July 2026 - Closing 14th September 2026 - Apply HERE
Southern Cross Early Entry - Application Open 13th April 2026 - Closing 30th September Apply HERE
UNE Direct Early Entry - Open 2nd February 2026 - Closing 17th July (Round 1) & September 14th (Round 2) Apply HERE
UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 2 - Open 3rd September 2026 - Closing 9th November 2026 Apply HERE
Eligibility Requirements (Watch Video) - Students must meet at least one of the following equity criteria:
currently live in a low-socioeconomic area, based on the 2021 Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) – Index of Education and Occupation (IEO)
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
completed an Australian Year 12 qualification at a UNSW Gateway partner school (Caringbah is NOT a Gateway Partner School)
hold an eligible permanent protection, temporary protection or bridging visa, opens in a new window
Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2026 - Closing 3rd September (Round 2), 17th September (Round 3), 30th November (Round 4) - Apply HERE
Western Sydney University True Reward Early Entry (Please take note of the degrees exclued from True Reward) -FAQS - Open 8th April 2026
Round 1 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 2nd September 2026 - Apply HERE
School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - OPEN -Closing 11th September 2026 - Explore SRS HERE - Application to be made through your UAC portal
USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Round 1 Registration - Opening 29th April - Closing - 22nd June 2026+ Round 2 Closing 7th September + Musical Theatre 7th September - Get Started HERE
October 2026
Western Sydney University - Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) - Open in April - Closing 26th October 2026 - Learn more HERE
November 2026
SRS: Course preference deadline for first SRS offers - 5th November 2026
SRS: First offers released - 12th November 2026
EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for December Round 2 - 19th November 2026
Undergraduate (Year 12) - November Round 2 offers released (unconditional SRS offers) - 26th November 2026
UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 28th April 2026 - Closing 23rd July 2026 + Round 2 - Open 3rd September 2026 - Closing 9th November 2026 Apply HERE
Eligibility Requirements (Watch Video) - Students must meet at least one of the following equity criteria:
currently live in a low-socioeconomic area, based on the 2021 Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) – Index of Education and Occupation (IEO)
identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
completed an Australian Year 12 qualification at a UNSW Gateway partner school (Caringbah is NOT a Gateway Partner School)
hold an eligible permanent protection, temporary protection or bridging visa, opens in a new window
Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2026 - Closing 17th August (Round 1), 3rd September (Round 2), 17th September (Round 3), 30th November (Round 4) - Apply HERE
Western Sydney University True Reward Early Entry (Please take note of the degrees exclued from True Reward) -FAQS - Open 8th April 2026
Round 2 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 11th November 2026 - Apply HERE
UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 4th May 2026 - Closing 20th July 2026 + Round 2 Opening 5th September - Closing 16th November - Get Started HERE
Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry
Learn more HERE
December 2026
HSC Results Release by NESA - 16th December 2026 (from 6am)
NSW & ACT ATARs Released - 16th December 2026 (9am)
Change of Preferences for December Round 2 offers (main round) - 18th December 2026
December Round 2 offers released (main round of offers)- 23rd December 2026
SRS: Conditional offers converted to unconditional offers - 23rd December 2026
Change of preferences for January Round 1 offers -29th December 2026
January Round 1 offers released - 8th January 2027
Western Sydney University True Reward Early Entry (Please take note of the degrees exclued from True Reward) -FAQS - Open 8th April 2026
Round 3 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 9th December 2026 - Apply HERE
Round 4 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results -Closing - 31st December 2026- Apply HERE