Important Dates

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APRIL EVENTS

• Early April: Applications for the UMAT open, http://umat.acer.edu.au
• At Monash Seminar Series, Design & Fine Art (18), and Psychology (19) www.monash.edu.au/study/options/schools/at-monash.html

MAY EVENTS

• At Monash Seminar Series, Science (8), and Performing Arts (15), Law (17), Berwick Campus Showcase (23), Gippsland Campus Showcase (30), www.monash.edu.au/study/options/schools/at-monash.html
  1. MyDay Events, Charles Sturt University, Nursing/ Paramedicine, Bathurst Campus (15), Health Sciences, Wagga Wagga Campus (22), Education, Albury-Wodonga Campus (29), www.csu.edu.au/myday
  2. VCE Revision Lectures, Access Education, University and TAFE campuses across Victoria, www.accesseducation.com.au
  3. 3 – 6: The Age VCE and Careers Expo, Caulfield Racecourse, www.vceandcareers.com.au
  4. 12: JMC Academy Open Day, www.jmcacademy.edu.au
  5. 15, 16, 17: Optometry Information Evenings, Deakin University, Geelong (15), Ballarat (16), Burwood (17), health-enquire@deakin.edu.au
  6. 16: TIS – Compulsory for ALL Yr 12 students. (See information below)
  7. 23: Careers in Sports Medicine, Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, AAMI Park Stadium, www.opsmc.com.au/professional-development/careers-evening.html
  8. 29: Girls in IT Day, Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus, www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools/visit-us/girls-in-it-day/

• What Really Happens After High School? Find out by being a uni student for a day at La Trobe Uni. which is opening its doors, inviting Yr 10 - 12s and parents to ‘Experience La Trobe’. Join in workshops, find out about student life and check out the campus. It’s free, entertainment and lunch provided. When: Tues 3 July (holidays); Where: La Trobe (Bundoora); Register (and check sessions at Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga): www.latrobe.edu.au/experience.

FUTURE EVENTS TO NOTE NOW:

Tertiary Information Service (TIS) 2012, May 16 in BSSC Gym. Runs all day and has compulsory sessions for all Year 12 students.

Accommodation Expo - July 24, 2012, 7pm in JKH

VTAC Application Period - Opens August 1, 2012 - more VTAC dates to be confirmed during the course of the year.

University and TAFE Open Days are a great source of information as attendance at these provides the opportunity to speak to staff and see facilities. (If you plan to apply for a course requiring an interview, folio presentation or audition as part of the application process, attendance at Open Days really is essential). Open Days generally run from 10am to 4pm. Dates for your diary are as follows:

• Sat 23 June – Holmesglen
• Sun 24 June – Victoria Uni and TAFE
• Sat 4 Aug – Monash Uni (Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula)
• Sun 5 Aug – La Trobe (Albury Wodonga); Monash (Caulfield, Clayton, Parkville)
• Sun 12 Aug – Australian Catholic Uni (Melbourne); Deakin (Warrnambool); Melbourne (Parkville & Southbank); RMIT (Uni and TAFE)
• Sun 19 Aug – Deakin (Geelong campuses); La Trobe (Bendigo); Swinburne (Uni & TAFE)
• Sun 26 Aug – Australian Catholic Uni (Ballarat); Ballarat Uni; Box Hill Institute; Deakin (Melbourne Burwood); La Trobe (Melbourne Bundoora)