How does Early Entry work?
We recognise your potential for uni based on your motivation, skills, and already demonstrated commitment to furthering your education.
Students can receive early entry to university in one of two ways: via recommendation from a principal or principal's delegate, or successful completion of a UniSQ Head Start course.
Why apply for Early Entry?
Take the pressure off yourself during exam time knowing you’ve already received a university early entry offer.
Give your future some certainty and gain access to our university services early.
Worried about not getting a place in your dream degree? Secure your spot in eligible programs which offer a limited number of places.
Frequently asked questions
- Choose one of our undergraduate degrees and submit a .
- If you are applying to study an Education degree you must complete the Non-academic Requirements for Teacher Education (NARTE) statement – more information will be sent to you from QTAC after you have submitted your application. If you are applying to study Nursing, you will be required to complete the ANMAC English language declaration. The declaration will be sent to you by QTAC after submitting your application.
- If you are applying to study one of our Creative Arts degrees, you must complete an audition.
- Complete the Early Entry Application Form and meet with your nominated school representative to discuss your recommendation/application, chosen degree and any necessary pathway options.
- If you have completed a UniSQ Head Start course, you do not require your Principal’s recommendation.
- Applications must be submitted by the Principal or Principal's delegate, on behalf of you, along with your application form, recommendation and your Year 11 report card to earlyoffer@unisq.edu.au before Friday 11 October 2024.
- You could receive an email outcome as early as Friday 6 September 2024.
Other things you need to do:
- Make sure you meet all of your subject prerequisites for your degree of choice.
- Put UniSQ as your first preference on your .
- Accept your offer when you receive it in the QTAC offer round.
- Ensure your personal email address is listed on the application form instead of your school email or a shared family email.
August 1 2024 | QTAC applications and UniSQ Early Entry applications open |
September 6 2024 | First Year 12 only offer round |
September 13 2024 | Year 12 only offer round |
September 20 2024 | Year 12 only offer round |
September 27 2024 | Year 12 only offer round |
October 4 2024 | Year 12 only offer round |
October 11 2024 | Last day to submit UniSQ Early Entry Applications |
October 18 2024 | Final Year 12 only offer round |
To be eligible to receive an early entry, students must:
- Be a current Year 12 student
- Be a domestic student
- Place UniSQ as their first preference on their QTAC application
- Have proven academic achievement and study skills
- Students are required to meet the subject prerequisites for their Early Entry program when final Year 12 results are released. Consequently, students will need to be able to show via their report card that they are ‘on track’ to meet the appropriate subject prerequisites.
- If you have successfully completed a Head Start course with UniSQ, a signed recommendation from the school is not required.
You can apply for all UniSQ undergraduate programs with early entry, except for the following:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Medicine Pathway)*
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
*The standard Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences program is still available for Early Entry.
UniSQ will review your final results once they are released in December. If you have not met the subject pre-requisites for your chosen program, we will be in touch to discuss alternative entry options into your degree.
Your early entry offer can be deferred unless you applied for one of the following programs:
If you defer your offer, UniSQ will still conduct our review of final results when these are released. If required, we will reach out to you to discuss alternative entry options and to update your deferred program.
If you have any questions regarding this, you can contact our degree advisors on 1800 269 500.