Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee We understand the challenges of 2020 have had a big impact on current Year 12 students. To give students more certainty about their future, we’ve introduced two options to receive an unconditional offer to Griffith by 20 November. Lock in your study plans earlier! T3, 2020 Early offers (for a limited number of degrees) T1, 2021 Early offers (for a broader range of degrees) The scheme is open to current year 12 students: • in Queensland and undertaking the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) & International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) • in northern NSW and undertaking the HSC (currently attending specific schools only) To participate in our Early Offer Guarantee students must apply through QTAC. Am I eligible for an 'Early Offer' Current Queensland Year 12 students undertaking the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) who meet the below conditions can be considered for early offers. QCE Passing grades in 5 General Subjects (including English), with a minimum grade of B (70% or higher) in 2 General Subjects. Current northern New South Wales Year 12 students attending specific high schools, undertaking the Higher Education Certificate (HSC) who meet the below conditions can be considered for early offers. HSC Passing grades in 5 Board Developed Courses (including English), with a minimum grade of B or Band 5 (70% or higher) in 2 Board Developed Courses. Current Queensland and Northern New South Wales students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) who meet the below conditions can be considered for early offers. IB Passing grades in 3 HL and 3 SL subjects (including English) with a minimum grade of 5 (70% or higher) in two IB subjects. Current Queensland QCE and northern New South Wales HSC students with completed VET qualifications who meet the below conditions can be considered for early offers. VET • Completed AQF Diploma or • Completed AQF Certificate IV plus evidence of attaining a minimum grade of B (70% or higher) in a General English subject or • Completed AQF Certificate III plus evidence of attaining a minimum grade of B (70% or higher) in a General English subject. T1, 2021 Early Offers: DEGREES FOR EARLY ENTRY Click to add text T3, 2020 Early Offers Start in Trimester 3 2020 Boost your skills and confidence with an early introduction to university and lock in your fees at the current rate. With this entry option, students complete one course of their degree this year, starting on 30 November and finishing in December. This will allow them to be considered a continuing student in 2021, which will mean they won’t be impacted by potential increases to student contributions in the federal government’s proposed the Job Ready Graduates Legislation*. T3 COURSE NAME: 1019LHS Foundations of Academic Writing DURATION: 3 Weeks DATES: 30 November – 18 December 2020* MODE: Online intensive * Some assessment including a final essay may be carried over to be completed in 2021 to allow students to have a break over the Christmas – New Year period. T3, 2020 Early Offers DEGREES FOR EARLY ENTRY T3 2020 & T1 2021 Early Offers APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH QTAC • Applicant lists one or more of the programs approved for early offer for either T3 2020 or T1 2021 QTAC preferences. • They will then be sent an invitation (via email) through the QTAC system which will invite them to upload their documentation to their QTAC application. • Once they upload documents in response to the invitation we know that they are interested in an early offer • When applying, students can order their preferences in any way. However, in order to receive an early offer their approved Griffith preference must be Preference 1 at the time of offers being made • For those who meet the early offer requirements: they will receive their offer on 20 November provided their approved Griffith preference is Preference 1 at QTAC. T3 2020 and T1 2021 Early Offers KEY DATES Date 31 October Students must apply through QTAC Students must have upload their documents for processing and have placed 6 November the degree they would like an offer for as preference #1. Students will be made an offer to their #1 preferenced degree if they have met 20 November all requirements 27 November Students must respond to their early offer by 4.30pm 30 Nov -18 December T3 Course dates for School leavers Early Offers FAQ’s What is a pass grade in a General subject? A passing grade is at least a C or 50%. What is a B grade in a General subject? A passing grade is at least a B or 70%. What if my school did not issue Semester 1 graded report cards? We w ill accept a statement of your Semester 1 results on school letterhead signed by the Principal or Deputy Principal. Do I need to provide school-based assessments for my General subjects (either IA2 or IA3)? No, your Year 12 Semester 1 graded report card is sufficient. Are international Year 12 students eligible? International Year 12 students studying at a Queensland high school can be considered for this scheme if they meet the eligibility criteria; how ever, they will have a different application process. When will I receive my unconditional early offer? If you are meet the requirements, you w ill receive your offer from QTAC on Friday 20 November. How long do I have to respond to my unconditional early offer? You must respond to your early offer by 4.30pm on Friday 27 November 2020. What happens if I don't respond to my early offer? It's very important that you don’t ignore your early offer as it w ill lapse if you take no action, and you w ill not receive any further offers from QTAC. If you’re unsure about accepting your early offer, we suggest that you conditionally accept, w hich will allow you to reorder your QTAC preferences and be considered for other offers in December and January w hen your ATAR or IB Diploma results are know n. Can I defer my early offer? Yes, offers can be deferred. 2021 Early Offers FAQ’s continues What are the Queensland English subjects? English, Literature, English and Literature Extension, English as an Additional Language What are the NSW English subjects? English Standard, English (General), English (Advanced), English 2U, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, English 3U What are the IB English subjects? Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL) in English A: Language and Literature, English A: Literature What schools are deemed to be part of Northern NSW? There are 37 schools: Banora Point High School, Kingscliff High School, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Mt St Patrick College, Murw illumbah High School, Pacific Coast Christian School, St Joseph's College Banora Point, Tw eed River High School, Tw eed Valley Adventist College, Wollumbin High School, Bhaktivedanta Sw ami Gurukula School, Alstonville High School, Ballina Coast High School, Blue Hills College, Bonalbo Central School, Byron Bay High School, Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School, Casino Christian School, Casino High School, Emmanuel Anglican College, Evans River K-12 School, Kyogle High School, Mullumbimby High School, Nimbin Central School, Richmond Christian College, Shearw ater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School, Southern Cross School, St John's College, Woodlaw n, St Mary's Catholic College, Casino, Summerland Christian College, The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus, The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus, Tenterfield High School, Trinity Catholic College Lismore, Woodenbong Central School, Xavier Catholic College English enhancement Griffith School Leaver English Enhancement is designed to prepare students to be successful at Griffith University. To be eligible to take the course students must be studying Year 12 in 2020 and achieved a pass in Essential English with a grade C or higher (or a completed units 3&4 of General English with a grade of D) and meet the admission rank required to be admitted to their Griffith preference. • Must apply to QTAC in 2020 and have a Griffith Preference; • Meeting any other prerequisites for their preference; • Domestic applicants only; • Commences in January 2021; • 4 weeks intensive; • Cost $150 Maths Bridging courses Mathematical Methods bridging course 30 November – 18 December 2020 https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-sciences/learning-teaching/science-bridging-short- courses OUR WEBSITE griffith.edu.au/early-offer T3 2020, T1 2021 Early Offers EVENTS Parent and Student Webinar as part of Griffith’s Virtual Open House - Support Services week and final live day. Thursday 1 October at 5 pm OPEN HOUSE griffith.edu.au/open-house SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPUS TOURS griffith.edu.au/campus-tours ACCOMMODATION TOURS griffith.edu.au/accommodation Study Gold Coast Accommodation Grant • Students can access up to 10 weeks of accommodation and meals at a Homestay provider or up to 10 weeks of accommodation at alternative student accommodation. • This provides them with a safe landing pad when they arrive on the Gold Coast and allows them to get settled prior to arranging their own accommodation after the 10 weeks. • In addition, students will receive a Village Road Show 4 Parks Annual Pass. The total value of the package is $3,580 per student funded by Study Gold Coast. To find out more visit: studygoldcoast.org.au/student-accommodation-grant BORDER RESTRICTIONS • It is possible for students to enter Queensland now with a Queensland Border Pass. • Students from interstate need to meet the following requirements to be exempt from Queensland border restrictions: ✓ is moving to Queensland to make Queensland their principal place of residence ✓ Confirmation of Enrolment with Queensland provider ✓ Proof of Queensland address ✓ Agreement to abide by 14 days self-quarantine ✓ Students have applied for a Queensland Border Pass Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee YOUR QUESTIONS? Thank you!.