Year 12 Key Dates 2025

Early Entry

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UAC

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Auditions

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Pathways

Early Entry 〰️ UAC 〰️ Auditions 〰️ Pathways

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 21st July 2025 - Closing 15th September 2025 - Apply HERE

  • ANU Direct Application Early Entry - Open 3rd March 2025 - Closing 15th May 2025- Apply HERE

  • Charles Sturt Advantage (Early Entry) - Open 1st May 2025 - Closing 31st July 2025 (Early Bird) & 31st August (2nd Round) - Apply HERE

  • Conservatorium of Music (USYD) Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme - Learn more HERE

  • Macquarie University Leaders & Achievers Early Entry Program - Opening 16th June - Closing 25th July (Round 1) and 2nd September (Round 2) - Apply HERE

  • Southern Cross Early Entry -  Application Open 2nd April 2025 - Closing 30th September Apply HERE

  • UTAS School Recommedation Program - Opening 26th June 2025 - Closing (main round) 28th July - Apply HERE

  • University of Canberra Early Entry - Opening in 19th May 2025 - Closing 17th August 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UNE Direct Early Entry - Open March 2025 - Closing Round 1 - July, Closing Round 2 - October 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 31st March 2025 - Closing 23rd July 2025 + Round 2 - Open 4th September 2025 - Closing 12th November 2025 Apply HERE - Eligibility requirements! Watch Video

  • Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2025- Closing Round 1 - 19th August, Closing Round 2 - 13th September, Closing Round 3 - 26th September, Closing Round 4 - 1st December 2025 - Apply HERE

  • (NEW) UTS Early Entry - Open - 4th June 2025 - Closing 8th September 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UOW Early Admission - Open 16th June 2025 - 8th August 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Torrens University Early Entry - Apply HERE

  • Round 1 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results -  Closing 3rd September 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Round 2 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 12th November 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Round 3 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 10th December 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Round 4 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results -Closing - 31st December 2025- Apply HERE

  • WSU True Reward Video

  • School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - OPEN -Closing 5th September 2025 - Explore SRS HERE - Application to be made through your UAC portal

UAC Key Dates

  • SRS, EAS , Equity Scholarships & UAC Applications Open for 2024 - 2nd April 2025 (Ensure you register and apply for a USI)

  • NSW/ACT Undergraduate (domestic and international students): Early bird fee applications for 2026 admissions close (to avoid higher processing charges, complete, pay and submit your application by midnight) - 30th September 2025

  • SRS Applications Close for 2025 - 5th September 2025

    SRS: Course preference deadline for first SRS offers - 6th November 2025

  • SRS: First offers released - 13th November 2025

  • EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for December Round 2 - 18th November 2025

  • Undergraduate (Year 12) - November Round 2 offers released  (unconditional SRS offers) - 27th November 2025

  • Equity Scholarships: December Round 2 Application Deadline - 9th December

  • HSC Results Release by NESA - 18th December 2025 (from 6am)

  • NSW & ACT ATARs Released - 18th December 2025 (9am)

  • Change of Preferences for December Round 2 offers (main round) - 18th December 2025

  • December Round 2 offers released (main round of offers)- 23rd December 2025

  • SRS: Conditional offers converted to unconditional offers  - 23rd December 2025

  • Change of preferences for January Round 1 offers -30th December 2025

  • January Round 1 offers released - 8th January 2026

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 Mid 2025 - 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 16th June 2025 (Audition Dates and Details TBC)

  • USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Round 1 Registration - Opening 29th April - Closing - 22nd June 2025 + Round 2 Closing 7th September + Musical Theatre 7th September - Get Started HERE

  • USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Dates - 7th - 11th July (Round 1) + 29th September - 3rd October (Round 2) + 27th September (Musical Theatre -Invitation only)  Example Audition Guide

  • UNSW Music Applications - Applications & Auditions Open - Get Started HERE

  • Macquarie Music Direct Entry - Get Started HERE

PORTFOLIO ENTRY

  • UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 5th May 2025 - Closing 21st July 2025 + Round 2 Opening 6th September - Closing 17th November - Get Started HERE

    • Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry

    • Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme

    • Learn more HERE

  • USYD CCASAS & Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Opening 1st May - Closing 30th June 2025 - Get Started HERE - Portfolio Tips

    • Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (MUSIC) - Learn more HERE

    • Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (Visual ARTS) - Learn more HERE

    • Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Learn more HERE - Register for Webinar (HOW TO BUILD A PORTFOLIO - 28th May 4pm) HERE

      • Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)

      • Bachelor of Design / Advanced Studies (Interaction Design)

      • Bachelor of Design in Architecture

      • Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) / Master of Architecture

      • Bachelor of Architecture and Environments

QUESTIONARIES AND APPLICATIONS & OTHER SCHEMES

  • UTS Engineering and IT Questionnarie - Submissions considered after ATAR release date and submission open until January 2026 (TBC) - Get Started HERE

  • MySydney (USYD) Entry & Scholarship Scheme - Learn about eligibility and Get Started HERE

Popular Scholarships Key Dates

  • UNSW Co-op Scholarship - Opening 1st May 2025 - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • UTS BAcct. Scholarship - Round 1 Closing - 16th May 2025 & Round 2 Closing 10th October 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • 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

  • USYD Bachelor of Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po France) - Dates TBC - Get Started HERE

Specialist Programs - Medicine, VET Science and Law

MEDICINE & DENTISTRY

  • UCAT Registrations 2025 - Opening 4th March - Closing 16th May 2025 (Late registrations close 6th June) - Register HERE

  • UCAT Exams Period - 1st July - 5th August 2025

  • UCAT Results Delivered to Universities - Early September 2025

  • UNSW Medicine Applications - UAC + Direct UNSW Application + Interview - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • WSU Medicine Applications - UAC + MMI- UAC Applications for WSU Medicine close 25th September 2025 - Get Started HERE - WATCH ME

  • Newcastle & UNE (Joint Medical Program) Applications - UAC + Direct JMP Application - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE - Watch Me

  • La Trobe Biomedical Science (Medicine) Applications - VTAC Application + La Trobe Direct Applications Opening through VTAC July 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • James Cook University Medicine Applications - QTAC Application + Direct JCU Application - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • James Cook University Dentistry Applications - QTAC Application + Direct JCU Application - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • University of Tasmania Medicine Applications - Direct Application to UTAS - Closing 30th September 2025 (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 - Closing Date Late September - 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

LAW

  • UNSW LAT Registration - Opening 12th May - Closing 11th August 2025 (Late Entries Close - 8th September - late fees apply) - Get Started HERE

  • UNSW LAT Exam - 30th September 2025

VETERINARY MEDICINE

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.

  • UBS - Get Started HERE - Due 31st July 2025

  • Hall Chadwick - Get Started HERE

  • BDO - Get Started HERE

  • Boroughs - Closing 30th June - Get Started HERE

  • RSM - Get Started HERE

  • HLB Mann Judd - Get Started HERE

  • Camphin Boston -Get Started HERE

  • Nexia - Get Started HERE

  • Pitcher Partners - Get Started HERE

Month by Month Key Dates

 

May 2025

  • SRS, EAS , Equity Scholarships & UAC Applications Open for 2024 - 2nd April 2025 (Ensure you register and apply for a USI)

  • ANU Direct Application Early Entry - Open 3rd March 2025 - Closing 15th May 2025- Apply HERE

  • UTS BAcct. Scholarship - Round 1 Closing - 16th May 2025 & Round 2 Closing 10th October 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • UCAT Registrations 2025 - Opening 4th March - Closing 16th May 2025 (Late registrations close 6th June) - Register HERE

  • Charles Sturt Advantage (Early Entry) - Open 1st May 2025 - Closing 31st July 2025 (Early Bird) & 31st August (2nd Round) - Apply HERE

  • University of Canberra Early Entry - Opening in 19th May 2025 - Closing 17th August 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2025- Closing Round 1 - 19th August, Closing Round 2 - 13th September, Closing Round 3 - 26th September, Closing Round 4 - 1st December 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) - Applications Open May - Get Started HERE (Applications through Edith Cowan University)

  • UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 5th May 2025 - Closing 21st July 2025 + Round 2 Opening 6th September - Closing 17th November - Get Started HERE

    • Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry

    • Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme

    • Learn more HERE

  • USYD CCASAS & Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Opening 1st May - Closing 30th June 2025 - Get Started HERE - Portfolio Tips

    • Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (MUSIC) - Learn more HERE

    • Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (Visual ARTS) - Learn more HERE

    • Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Learn more HERE - Register for Webinar (HOW TO BUILD A PORTFOLIO - 28th May 4pm) HERE

      • Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)

      • Bachelor of Design / Advanced Studies (Interaction Design)

      • Bachelor of Design in Architecture

      • Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) / Master of Architecture

      • Bachelor of Architecture and Environments

June 2025

  • Macquarie University Leaders & Achievers Early Entry Program - Opening 16th June - Closing 25th July (Round 1) and 2nd September (Round 2) - Apply HERE

  • UTAS School Recommedation Program - Opening 26th June 2025 - Closing (main round) 28th July - Apply HERE

  • (NEW) UTS Early Entry - Open - 4th June 2025 - Closing 8th September 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UOW Early Admission - Open 16th June 2025 - 8th August 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UOW Performing Arts - Get Started HERE - Early Entry Opening 16th June 2025 (Audition Dates and Details TBC)

  • USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Round 1 Registration - Opening 29th April - Closing - 22nd June 2025 + Round 2 Closing 7th September + Musical Theatre 7th September - Get Started HERE

  • USYD CCASAS & Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Opening 1st May - Closing 30th June 2025 - Get Started HERE - Portfolio Tips

    • Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (MUSIC) - Learn more HERE

    • Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (Visual ARTS) - Learn more HERE

    • Portfolio Admissions Pathways - Learn more HERE - Register for Webinar (HOW TO BUILD A PORTFOLIO - 28th May 4pm) HERE

      • Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)

      • Bachelor of Design / Advanced Studies (Interaction Design)

      • Bachelor of Design in Architecture

      • Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) / Master of Architecture

      • Bachelor of Architecture and Environments

July 2025

  • UBS - Get Started HERE - Due 31st July 2025

  • UCAT Exams Period - 1st July - 5th August 2025

  • Charles Sturt Advantage (Early Entry) - Open 1st May 2025 - Closing 31st July 2025 (Early Bird) & 31st August (2nd Round) - Apply HERE

  • Macquarie University Leaders & Achievers Early Entry Program - Opening 16th June - Closing 25th July (Round 1) and 2nd September (Round 2) - Apply HERE

  • UTAS School Recommedation Program - Opening 26th June 2025 - Closing (main round) 28th July - Apply HERE

  • UNE Direct Early Entry - Open March 2025 - Closing Round 1 - July, Closing Round 2 - October 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 31st March 2025 - Closing 23rd July 2025 + Round 2 - Open 4th September 2025 - Closing 12th November 2025 Apply HERE - Eligibility requirements! Watch Video

  • USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Dates - 7th - 11th July (Round 1) + 29th September - 3rd October (Round 2) + 27th September (Musical Theatre -Invitation only)  Example Audition Guide

  • UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 5th May 2025 - Closing 21st July 2025 + Round 2 Opening 6th September - Closing 17th November - Get Started HERE

    • Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry

    • Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme

    • Learn more HERE

August 2025

  • UCAT Exams Period - 1st July - 5th August 2025

  • Charles Sturt Advantage (Early Entry) - Open 1st May 2025 - Closing 31st July 2025 (Early Bird) & 31st August (2nd Round) - Apply HERE

  • University of Canberra Early Entry - Opening in 19th May 2025 - Closing 17th August 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2025- Closing Round 1 - 19th August, Closing Round 2 - 13th September, Closing Round 3 - 26th September, Closing Round 4 - 1st December 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UOW Early Admission - Open 16th June 2025 - 8th August 2025 - Apply HERE

  • UNSW LAT Registration - Opening 12th May - Closing 11th August 2025 (Late Entries Close - 8th September - late fees apply) - Get Started HERE

September 2025

  • NSW/ACT Undergraduate (domestic and international students): Early bird fee applications for 2026 admissions close (to avoid higher processing charges, complete, pay and submit your application by midnight) - 30th September 2025

  • SRS Applications Close for 2025 - 5th September 2025

  • ACU Guarantee - Open 21st July 2025 - Closing 15th September 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Macquarie University Leaders & Achievers Early Entry Program - Opening 16th June - Closing 25th July (Round 1) and 2nd September (Round 2) - Apply HERE

  • Southern Cross Early Entry -  Application Open 2nd April 2025 - Closing 30th September Apply HERE

  • UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 31st March 2025 - Closing 23rd July 2025 + Round 2 - Open 4th September 2025 - Closing 12th November 2025 Apply HERE - Eligibility requirements! Watch Video

  • Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2025- Closing Round 1 - 19th August, Closing Round 2 - 13th September, Closing Round 3 - 26th September, Closing Round 4 - 1st December 2025 - Apply HERE

  • (NEW) UTS Early Entry - Open - 4th June 2025 - Closing 8th September 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Round 1 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results -  Closing 3rd September 2025 - Apply HERE

  • School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - OPEN -Closing 5th September 2025 - 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 2025 + Round 2 Closing 7th September + Musical Theatre 7th September - Get Started HERE

  • USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Dates - 7th - 11th July (Round 1) + 29th September - 3rd October (Round 2) + 27th September (Musical Theatre -Invitation only)  Example Audition Guide

  • UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 5th May 2025 - Closing 21st July 2025 + Round 2 Opening 6th September - Closing 17th November - Get Started HERE

    • Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry

    • Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme

    • Learn more HERE

  • UCAT Results Delivered to Universities - Early September 2025

  • UNSW Medicine Applications - UAC + Direct UNSW Application + Interview - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • WSU Medicine Applications - UAC + MMI- UAC Applications for WSU Medicine close 25th September 2025 - Get Started HERE - WATCH ME

  • Newcastle & UNE (Joint Medical Program) Applications - UAC + Direct JMP Application - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE - Watch Me

  • La Trobe Biomedical Science (Medicine) Applications - VTAC Application + La Trobe Direct Applications Opening through VTAC July 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • James Cook University Medicine Applications - QTAC Application + Direct JCU Application - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • James Cook University Dentistry Applications - QTAC Application + Direct JCU Application - Closing 30th September 2025 - Get Started HERE

  • University of Tasmania Medicine Applications - Direct Application to UTAS - Closing 30th September 2025 (TBC)- Get Started HERE

  • Curtin University Medicine Applications - TISC Application + Direct Curtin Application - Closing Date TBC - Get Started HERE - Admissions Guide

  • UNSW LAT Registration - Opening 12th May - Closing 11th August 2025 (Late Entries Close - 8th September - late fees apply) - Get Started HERE

  • UNSW LAT Exam - 30th September 2025

October 2025

  • UNE Direct Early Entry - Open March 2025 - Closing Round 1 - July, Closing Round 2 - October 2025 - Apply HERE

  • USYD Conservatorium of Music - Audition Dates - 7th - 11th July (Round 1) + 29th September - 3rd October (Round 2) + 27th September (Musical Theatre -Invitation only)  Example Audition Guide

  • UTS BAcct. Scholarship - Round 1 Closing - 16th May 2025 & Round 2 Closing 10th October 2025 - Get Started HERE

November 2025

  • UNSW Gateway Early Entry - Round 1 - Open 31st March 2025 - Closing 23rd July 2025 + Round 2 - Open 4th September 2025 - Closing 12th November 2025 Apply HERE - Eligibility requirements! Watch Video

  • Round 2 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 12th November 2025 - Apply HERE

  • SRS: Course preference deadline for first SRS offers - 6th November 2025

  • SRS: First offers released - 13th November 2025

  • EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for December Round 2 - 18th November 2025

  • Undergraduate (Year 12) - November Round 2 offers released  (unconditional SRS offers) - 27th November 2025

  • UNSW Portfolio Entry - Round 1 Opening 5th May 2025 - Closing 21st July 2025 + Round 2 Opening 6th September - Closing 17th November - Get Started HERE

    • Art, Design & Architecture Portfolio Entry

    • Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme

    • Learn more HERE

December 2025

  • Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer - Open 1st May 2025- Closing Round 1 - 19th August, Closing Round 2 - 13th September, Closing Round 3 - 26th September, Closing Round 4 - 1st December 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Round 3 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results - Closing 10th December 2025 - Apply HERE

  • Round 4 WSU (True Reward) - Year 11 Results -Closing - 31st December 2025- Apply HERE

  • Equity Scholarships: December Round 2 Application Deadline - 9th December

  • HSC Results Release by NESA - 18th December 2025 (from 6am)

  • NSW & ACT ATARs Released - 18th December 2025 (9am)

  • Change of Preferences for December Round 2 offers (main round) - 18th December 2025

  • December Round 2 offers released (main round of offers)- 23rd December 2025

  • SRS: Conditional offers converted to unconditional offers  - 23rd December 2025

  • Change of preferences for January Round 1 offers -30th December 2025

  • USYD Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Entry Requirements BELOW - Get Started HERE