Important dates: April 2026 - January 2027
Summary: Find key dates and fee information for mid-year 2026 applications and 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
Please note: Final closing, change of preference and offer release times are being confirmed and will be published shortly.
Key Dates: April - June 2026 for courses commencing mid-year 2026
| Course applications | Open | Close | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications for 2026 mid-year courses | 8 April (12 noon) | 5 June (5pm) | $104 |
| Equity schemes (SEAS) applications | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Equity schemes (SEAS) applications and supporting documentation deadline | 8 April (12 noon) | 5 June (5pm) |
| VTAC Personal Statement and supporting documentation for course applications | Close |
|---|---|
| Final submission date to guarantee consideration for June round offers and July round 1 offers | 5 June (5pm)* |
*Supporting documentation received after this date will still be made available to institutions, but consideration is not guaranteed.
| Change of preference opens | Change of preference closes | Eligible for offers |
|---|---|---|
| 8 April (12 noon) | 5 June (5pm) | 23 June 2026 |
| 23 June (2pm) | 24 June (2pm) | 3 July 2026 |
| 3 July (2pm) | 6 July (2pm) | 14 July 2026 |
| 14 July (2pm) | 15 July (10am) | 21 July 2026 |
| Offer rounds | Offers released |
|---|---|
| June Round 1 | 23 June (2pm) |
| July Round 1 | 3 July (2pm) |
| July Round 2 | 14 July (2pm) |
| July Round 3 | 21 July (2pm) |
Key Dates: August 2026 - January 2027 for courses commencing in 2027
| Course applications | Open | Close | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timely applications for 2027 courses | 3 August | 28 September | Current year 12 students: $83 All others: $104 |
| Late applications | 30 October | $166 | |
| Very late applications | 4 December | $208 | |
| January round 2 offers and subsequent rounds* | 4 December | 13 January 2027 | $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 | 9 October |
| Results and ATAR | Available online |
|---|---|
| VCE results and ATARs | 10 December |
| IB notional ATARs | 18 December |
| Change of preference opens | Change of preference closes | Eligible for offers | Eligible applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August (TBC) | 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 (TBC) | 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 (TBC) | 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.