More reasons to consider Head-Start

Head-Start fits in with your timetable not the other way around

SCU Head-Start has been designed to fit in with most high school time tables. This means you don't miss valuable lessons with your high school teachers.

You have a variety of course choices at the end of year 12

Things can change significantly over two years, something you wanted to do in year 10 maybe nothing like you want to do at the end of year 12. That's why the units offered as part of the Head-Start program map to many undergraduate courses at SCU. This gives you a variety of study options once you complete the
program your senior studies.

You'll be supported every step of the way

Southern Cross University will provide you with a unique orientation program as well as ongoing support to assist you to develop as a confident and independent learner.

Head-Start allows you to network academically

The Head-Start program will create opportunities for you to connect with like minded high achieving students through a range of social networking and academic activities.

We have one person who looks after the whole Head-Start program

Our dedicated Head-Start co-ordinator is an experienced secondary school teacher who is familiar with a tertiary environment. The Head-Start co-ordinator is the sole point of contact for the program which means response turn around to your inquiries will be quick and direct. This role has been created to help make your taste of university life a positive and fulfilling experience.

Updated: 30 April 2013