Early Offer
Applications for 2025 are now open
The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University degree before their Year 12 results are released. It's designed to remove some of the pressure from the final year of high school and provide a pathway directly into university study that is not based solely on Year 12 results.
Frequently asked questions
The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University degree before Year 12 results are released.
Being an Early Offer student means you receive personalised, specialised advice and assistance through every step of your transition from school to university. This includes special information sessions, exclusive events, scholarship opportunities, and access to university staff on the phone and email and chat to help you on your journey.
Students apply for the Early Offer program through the University. University staff then reach out to the schools of the students to receive a recommendation based on the students' predicted ATAR. After the recommendations are received, the University provides the student with a letter of offer to study their chosen degree or an alternative entry pathway.
Any Australian student (including Permanent Residents and Humanitarian Residents) currently completing Year 12 in a high school in Australia. International students are encouraged to submit a direct application.
Applications are made via the Early Offer page, please use the Apply Now link at the top of the page.
In you application, please provide a personal email address, not a high school email address, so we can reach you when you have graduated.
Watch the video on how to apply and step through the application process.
- 7th of October applications close.
- 30th of October the online portal where schools will assess your application and provide their recommendation following Southern Cross University's guidelines will close.
- 13th of November offers will be sent to students.
Applicants automatically receive a confirmation email, including a Southern Cross University student ID number and the course name.
We're here to support your decisions once you receive the offer, whether you're ready to embark on your educational journey or wish to defer for up to a year. We are thrilled to welcome you into our community!
Your future begins here, and we look forward to being a part of your educational adventure. If you require assistance, please call 1800 626 481.
Yes! Applicants can change their chosen course of study up until applications close. Details on how to do this are sent once an application is submitted, as part of the confirmation email.
For any other changes or questions, our Future Students Team is here to assist you every step of the way. Book a 1-on-1 chat with us to get personalised support and guidance tailored to your needs.
We're here to help make your university journey smooth and successful!
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