Important dates: August 2026 - January 2027
Summary: Find key dates and fee information for courses commencing in 2027 below. To be considered for course offers, please ensure your application, payment and all required documentation are submitted by the relevant closing dates.
VTAC hosts and attends events throughout the year to help you explore your options and understand the application process. For upcoming dates and locations, please visit the Events and webinars page
If you wish to attend an open day, you can view a list of open days.
Key Dates: August 2026 - January 2027 for courses commencing in 2027
| Course applications | Open | Close | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timely applications for 2027 courses | 3 August (9am) | 28 September (5pm) | Current year 12 students: $83 All others: $104 |
| Late applications | 30 October (5pm) | $166 | |
| Very late applications | 4 December (5pm) | $208 | |
| January round 2 offers and subsequent rounds* | 4 December | 13 January 2027 (5pm) | $104 |
*Some courses may fill their quotas prior to January round 2. Your chances of receiving a course offer in this and subsequent rounds will vary for each course.
| Equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships applications | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships applications and supporting documentation deadline | 3 August (9am) | 9 October (5pm) |
| Results and ATAR | Available online |
|---|---|
| VCE results and ATARs | 10 December (7am) |
| IB notional ATARs | 18 December (9am) |
| Change of preference opens | Change of preference closes | Eligible for offers | Eligible applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August (9am) | 28 October (2pm) | November round (24 November) | Post-school applicants |
| 24 November (2pm) | 7 December (2pm) | January round 1 (12 January 2027) | Post-school applicants |
| 3 August (9am) | 12 December (12 noon): Current VCE and IB (May sitting) students | December round (23 December) | Current Year 12 students |
| 18 December (4pm): IB (November sitting) students | |||
| 3 August (9am) | 24 December (12 noon) | January round 1 (12 January 2027) | Current Year 12 students not eligible for December round offers but eligible for January round 1 offers* |
| 23 December (10am) | 24 December (12 noon) | January round 1 (12 January 2027) | Current Year 12 students eligible for December round offers* |
| 12 January 2027 (2pm) | 13 January 2026 (2pm) | January round 2 (27 January 2027) | All applicants |
| 27 January 2027 (2pm) | 28 January 2027 (2pm) | February offer round 1 (3 February 2027) | All applicants |
| 3 February 2027 (2pm) | 4 February 2027 (2pm) | February offer round 2 (9 February 2027) | All applicants |
| 9 February 2026 (2pm) | 10 February 2026 (2pm) | February offer round 3 (16 February 2027) | All applicants |
| Offer rounds | Offers released | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| November offer round^ | 24 November (2pm) | Timely close: 28 September |
| December offer round* | 23 December (10am) | Very late close: 4 December |
| January offer round 1 | 12 January 2027 (2pm) | |
| January offer round 2 | 27 January 2027 (2pm) | January round 2 and subsequent rounds close: 13 January 2027 |
| February offer round 1 | 3 February 2027 (2pm) | |
| February offer round 2 | 9 February 2027 (2pm) | |
| February offer round 3 | 16 February 2027 (2pm) |
^Domestic post-school applicants only
*VCE and eligible year 12 students only. See Offer rounds by applicant type for exceptions.