Thursday 19 August 2021 Early admission programs Upcoming events

Career and course Upcoming closing dates include:

exploration resources

RMIT University

Good Careers Guide

Early Offer Program Applications close 30 August Students can search over 400 different https://bit.ly/3etwSy3 occupations narrowed down by the field or type

of work they would like to do in the future. They can also research ‘career ladders’ and take an Swinburne University aptitude test, www.go odcareersguide.com.au/ The Hotel School Early Entry Program

Applications close 31 August Course Seeker Virtual information sessions https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0

Students can explore university courses for each The Hotel School offers courses in hotel University state in the one website and can research management and tourism management. The courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and School is running virtual information sessions for Charles Sturt Advantage ATAR profiles for the 2022 intake, prospective students starting on 25 August. Applications close 31 August (Round 2) www.courseseeker.edu.au/ Register via https://bit.ly/3gdWq39 https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

SkillsRoad Industry insights day Southern Cross University This website is excellent for students who are Students will go behind the scenes of a luxury considering a vocational pathway after school – STAR Early Offer hotel in Melbourne and learn about hotel Applications close 10 September this may include TAFE, apprenticeships or management careers, 12 September, traineeships, www.skillsroad.com.au www.scu.edu.au/star-early-offer https://bit.ly/3iWtPBp

RMIT University University of Technology

Early Entry program Pathways Guaranteed program Get ready to apply expo Applications close 12 September

https://bit.ly/3k3VHmj Students applying for courses in can This program will secure you a place in a participate in this virtual event to get assistance Bachelor degree as soon as you complete the with their VTAC application. 1 September, relevant vocational course. You’ll get to study 4 – 7pm, www.monash.edu/open-day the field of your choice, and graduate with two

RMIT qualifications. Monash Fine Art, Design & Architecture

Experience Day There are 85 pathway package options and you

apply for the pathway packages via VTAC. This This on-campus event is for students interested is an excellent option for students who are in studying Fine Art, Curating, Design or concerned they may not achieve the required Architecture. Students will participate in hands- ATAR for their desired Bachelor courses. on workshops and learn about Monash courses.

11 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Research the available pathway packages via https://bit.ly/3z1BFzk VTAC course search, www.vtac.edu.au

Need some career inspiration? Monash University – Pathways Competitions to Medicine It has been difficult for many students to access Social Justice Matters video competition information about careers and courses due to Monash University offers both direct entry and COVID restrictions. As part of Social Sciences Week, Monash Arts is graduate entry into their medicine program, giving running the Social Justice Matters video students two potential pathways to studying the Open days have been moved to an online format competition. High school students in Australia can Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of for the second year in a row, many excursions enter by creating a short video essay telling Medicine (MD). They’ve developed a new video have been unable to take place, and guest us what social justice issue they’re passionate explaining both potential pathways, including the speakers have been unable to come onsite. about, why it matters, and what we can do to admissions requirements and application address this issue. process, https://bit.ly/3CV71d3 This has led to a lack of motivation, a sense of feeling lost, and fatigue around future planning There are $2000 in prizes up for grabs. Entries and goal setting for some students. close 30 August 2021, https://bit.ly/3sq7Y8B

The following websites have recorded webinars Aussie Student Inventions Competition from past events that are still relevant, and you can watch them from the comfort of home at a The 2021 Aussie Student Inventions Competition time that suits you. is now open to all primary and secondary

students. In partnership with the producers of I encourage you to plan the webinars you would ‘Aussie Inventions That Changed The World’, the like to watch and set aside some time to do this. search is officially back on for Australia’s most

innovative students. CareersEvent.com

Australian Catholic University Each winner will get an incredible mentorship This organisation has a series of recorded opportunity and $3,000 cash! Now is the time to webinars that students can watch based on their The following is information from ACU: start thinking of your invention. It can be any type, career or course interest areas. Go to size or functionality. It could solve a problem, https://bit.ly/30NGJsq Register your interest make life more interesting or just be incredibly cool! Applications close 17 September, Year13 If you would like to receive the latest news about www.clickview.com.au/aussie-student-inventions ACU and our events, please register at this link Year13 has run several amazing online expos for https://bit.ly/3k2289r Interesting STEM articles students over the past 12 months filled with incredible guest speakers, inspirational career You’ll be able to select the study areas you are The following information has been taken from stories, and information about different most passionate about and you’ll receive https://careerswithstem.com.au/ occupations, https://year13.com.au/past/expos important updates that suit your individual

interests. 7 STEM careers to fight global warming Past open days

Year 12 Revision Webinars Wondering what you want to be when you grow Several universities have recently held virtual open up? How about saving the world from one of the days. You can watch recorded webinars on As final VCE/HSC exams begin creeping up, take biggest challenges we’ve faced yet? Off the back scholarships, accommodation, early entry, advantage of the opportunities presented to you of the latest IPCC report, we've rounded up the student services, courses, clubs and societies, to get ahead. Our online webinars are designed coolest STEM careers in fighting global warming. and entry pathways. for you, and will be run by experienced exam The heat is on to make a major difference! markers and assessors. https://bit.ly/3CU9STE If you are considering studying at university in the future it’s recommend ed you watch webinars that Webinars are running in August, so register now Apprenticeships & traineeships webinar interest you. The following are examples: to get helpful tips and strategies, https://bit.ly/3irvVGc , University is great for some, but apprenticeships and traineeships combine the best of both www.latrobe.edu.au/openday Year 12 support worlds! You often get to work on-the-job, learning

and earning a wage – and in some cases, the Monash University We have a one-stop-shop for you to access government will even cover your training fees. www.monash.edu/open-day information about ACU. Please visit our newly

updated Year 12 webpage to access relevant To find out more about Apprenticeships and links and events, https://bit.ly/3k6BoVk Traineeships, and hear from those who have https://openday.deakin.edu.au/ carved a successful career path via VET, join this

Federation University webinar on Wednesday 25 August, https://bit.ly/31bhBul https://bit.ly/37RSwsf

Charles Sturt University Inspire the next generation https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/open -day Think a career in STEM only means working in a Torrens University science, technology, engineering or maths field? https://bit.ly/3k30Dbc Nope! By becoming a STEM teacher you can inspire and educate others to make a major difference in the world! https://bit.ly/3k3APf9

Upcoming open days Year 12 Tertiary Dates: Victoria (August – October)

The following are open day dates and information August for selected Victorian universities. Register your Early entry programs are now open for: details using the weblinks to access information and plan your events. Victoria University - VU Guaranteed https://bit.ly/2whSd6P

Australian Catholic University - ACU Guarantee https://bit.ly/38PiLiA Victoria University La Trobe University – Aspire Early Admissions Program https://bit.ly/2KdjGN1 Charles Sturt University - Charles Sturt Advantage https://bit.ly/2O1U244 Virtual Open Day - Saturday 21 August RMIT University - Early Offer Program https://bit.ly/3etwSy3 www.vu.edu.au/open -day-2021 RMIT University - SNAP http://bit.ly/2vAPiVT – Access Melbourne https://bit.ly/2gBAqPD The University of Melbourne Monash University – Monash Guarantee https://bit.ly/2x5nwBC Swinburne University – Early Entry https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0 Virtual Open Day – Sunday 22 August. Deakin University – Regional Access Scheme https://bit.ly/2VnEbRn

https://study.unimelb.edu.au/openday 2 University applications - VTAC

RMIT University Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) applications open for undergraduate courses, scholarships, Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) etc., www.vtac.edu.au/ Next Fest: The University will run digital events between 6 – 31 August. 30 Early Entry

Virtual Open Day – Sunday 29 August. Applications close for RMIT Early Offer Program.

On-campus events will run during September. 31 Early Entry www.rmit.edu.au/openday Applications close for Charles Sturt University Advantage. Applications close for Swinburne University – Early Entry

Other Victorian Institutes

Contact the institutes directly. September 17 VTAC NSW & Institutes Preference date for students to get evidence uploaded for SEAS and Scholarship. After this www.uac.edu.au/open -days date, VTAC may not be able to contact students about missing or incorrect documentation.

University appl ication 17 Early Entry reminders Applications close for La Trobe Aspire

Unique Student Identifier (USI) 24 Early Entry

You will need to create a USI number to be able Applications close for ACU Guarantee to apply for courses via the state-based Tertiary Admission Centres. To create yours, go to 30 Early Entry www.usi.gov.au/students/get -a-usi Applications close for Deakin University – Regional Access Scheme Applying for a teaching degree? 30 VTAC

Victorian universities: you may need to complete Timely applications close for undergraduate courses. the CASPer test. You can book the test via https://takealtus.com/

NSW and Canberra universities: You may need to October complete the Teaching Questionnaire in your UAC 8 Early/guaranteed entry applications close for account or a ‘motivation to teach’ statement direct to the university. § Victoria University § University of Melbourne Apply for Nursing or Midwifery? § RMIT University - SNAP § Monash University

Victorian courses: once you have applied for a nursing or midwifery course via VTAC, you will be 8 VTAC required to complete the ‘Nursing and Midwifery Declaration Form’. This is located in your VTAC Applications close for Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) and Scholarships account under ‘Making an Application’.

RMIT University – Next Fest Year 12 Tertiary Dates – NSW & ACT (Term 3)

RMIT is running the following live webinars for August prospective students : Examples of early entry programs now open: Thursday 19 August Schools Recommendation Scheme (multiple universities) https://bit.ly/34XIdkl • Learn about the Early Offer program Australian Catholic University – ACU Guarantee https://bit.ly/38PiLiA • Victoria’s big build – how to get involved Charles Sturt University – Advantage https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT • Career pathways in engineering Southern Cross University – STAR Early Offer https://bit.ly/2AADGZO University of New England – Early Entry https://bit.ly/32O4b8s Tuesday 24 August University of Technology Sydney – Early Entry Program https://bit.ly/3k3VHmj

• Discover a career in aviation University applications - UAC • Blockchain, economics, finance & marketing

• Selection tasks for games, animation, Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) applications are open for undergraduate courses, industrial & communication design Equity Scholarships, Education Access Schemes (EAS) etc., www.uac.edu.au • Career paths in social & environmental

change 31 Early Entry • Women in STEM panel

Applications close for Charles Sturt University Advantage. Wednesday 25 August

• Careers in criminology, justice & legal September dispute

• Digital & sustainable skills for new fashion 10 Early Entry industry practices

• Biomedical science – tackling today’s global Applications close for Southern Cross University - STAR health challenges

• Getting ready for the future of work 12 Applications close for University of Technology Sydney – Early Entry Program • Introduction to RMIT

17 Early Entry Register - https://bit.ly/3s7v4QV

Applications close for University of New England – Early Entry

19 Early Entry

Applications close for Schools Recommendation Scheme

24 Early Entry

Applications close for ACU Guarantee

30 UAC Swinburne O pen Nights Timely applications close for undergraduate courses. Swinburne University offers vocational and higher education courses at Hawthorn and Wantirna. Rather than running an open day, the university will run 4 virtual open nights. The following are the dates:

Monday 30 August

Engineering, IT, science, built environment, architecture, design, trades.

Tuesday 31 August Health, nursing and psychology

Wednesday 1 September Business, law, aviation

Thursday 2 September Arts, education, media & communication, film & television, games & animation.

Register via www.swinburne.edu.au/events