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This information will be updated regularly - please check with the institutions as well. Some contact details are available below or check their contact details listed in VTAC guide or on VTAC website.
Please note that Careers staff are available throughout the Change of Preference period to all students/parents until December 19th.
 Download the Change of Preference helpsheet or copies in Careers
 
La Trobe have a representative visiting BSSC on Wednesday 17th December 1pm to 4pm to discuss Change of Preference questions with students and parents. Please visit ring Careers to book or visit BSSC on the day to speak with a La Trobe Prospective Students officer.
VTAC provide Change of Preference information. The Change of Preference dates for VTAC are presented below.
| Application dates and times |
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Undergraduate |
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| Timely application |
4 August (9am) - 30 September (5pm) |
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| Late application |
30 September (5pm) - 14 November (5pm) |
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| Very late application |
14 November (5pm) - 12 December (5pm) |
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| SEAS application |
4 August (9am) - 10 October (5pm) |
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| STAT/DULSAT (October sitting) |
4 August (9am) - 30 September (5pm) |
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| STAT/DULSAT (November sitting) |
4 August (9am) - 14 November (5pm) |
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| Change of preference dates and times |
| October: For applicants who have paid all processing fees |
9 October (9am) – 17 October (5pm) |
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| December: For applicants who have paid all processing fees. Excludes WA and IB applicants. |
1 December (9am) – 22 December (12noon) |
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| December: For CY12 WA and IB applicants who have paid all processing fees |
1 December (9am) – 9 January 2009 (5pm) |
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| Offers |
| Early offers |
28 November (2pm) |
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| International offers |
13 January 2009 (2pm) |
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| Round 1 offers |
20 January 2009 (9am) |
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| Round 2 offers |
5 February 2009 (2pm) |
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| Round 3 offers |
17 February 2009 (2pm) |
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| Note: the dates of availability refer to when the offers are released through MyInfo. Applicants will receive their offer letter in the mail the following day. |
| Other |
| Closing date for SEAS and Scholarship documentation |
10 October (5pm) |
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| Closing date for supplying supporting documentation (Timely applicants for Early Round Offers ) |
31 October (5pm) |
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| Closing date for VTAC Pi Form (Timely applicants for Early round offers) |
31 October (5pm) |
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| Closing date for supplying supporting documentation and Pi form (Timely applicants only) |
Not applicable |
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| Closing date for change of address (CY12 ENTER statements only) |
9 December (5pm) |
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| Final date for supplying supporting documentation |
12 December (5pm) |
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| Closing date for change of address |
15 January 2009 (12 noon) |
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| Closing date for VTAC Pi Form |
12 December (5pm) |
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Careers and Pathways staff are gearing up to work with Yr 12 students once they have received their results and ENTER. Results will be available on 15th December. VTAC Change of Preference (COP) will be available to all applicants and students are advised to seek information and advice from the institutions they have applied to. All the Universities are providing personal and/or phone services to students during Change of Preference to assist with their decisions – check the Courses and Careers Homepage for the Change of Preference link , VTAC website or contact the institutions. The COP period opens 1st December and closes on 22nd December. Please note - There will be a representative from La Trobe available in the Careers office from 1pm-4pm on Wednesday 17th December. Careers Staff will be at BSSC until December 19th so if students need assistance with changing preferences they should contact the school before this date and preferably make an appointment with a member of the team
Change of preference is available from 1 st December (9am) to 22nd December 2008 (12noon). Students will be able to access their Results from 7am on the 15th December and can change one/all/order of preferences using the VTAC website. Students should refer to their VTAC guides for extra requirements as some courses cannot be added during Change of Preference or require them to contact the relevant University/TAFE or provider.
Students who did not make a VTAC application by 30 September have been sent a letter detailing options and services from the Pathways office including MIPS Staff and the Careers and Pathways team and should be aware that they can still make a VTAC application if they wish until 12 December - the cost is $79/82 on www.vtac.edu.au for late applicants (from 29 September until 14 November) or $102/105 for very late applicants (14 November until 12 December). Apply via the website at www.vtac.edu.au or call 1300 364 133 for more information.
CHANGE OF PREFERENCE ASSISTANCE – Universities/TAFEs offer course information days, phone assistance, email assistance and website assistance in the December Change of Preference period for Year 12 students who have questions. We are happy to work with students or make a phone available. Here are some contacts/sessions:
- La Trobe University call 1300 135 045 (9am-5pm) Information sessions/tours available for all campuses 15-19 December. Bendigo 18 December 11am and 2pm – call to book. Bundoora has COP Expo 17 December 2-5pm.
- RMIT – Change of Preference Hotline: 1800 117 648 (free call including mobiles)call 15 – 19 December 8.30 am – 5.30 pm and Monday 22 December 8.30 am – 12 pm
- Swinburne University – Change of Preference Hotline: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) There will be weekly campus tours every Tuesday in December (excluding 23 December) Info session - 17th December from 3-7pm at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.
- Victoria University – call Centre for Commencing Students – hotline is 9919 6100. Information sessions 16-19 December at Footscray Park Campus. Tours available for all campuses.
WHAT IF YOU THINK YOU WON’T GET A PLACE AT UNIVERSITY? There are many alternatives. Some suggestions:
- Contact your career counsellor
- Apply for a related TAFE course if you haven’t done so
- Apply for a course at Monash College or MIBT (see VTAC Guide)
- Design - complete a Cert IV in Design at Swinburne SSC, Brighton Bay or other college that offers it
- Complete a Diploma in Tertiary or Foundation Studies – eg at Vic Uni or Monash
- Nursing - complete a Cert IV in nursing at TAFE
- Try for an Irregular Offer in January (See My Info on VTAC website)
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