Offer Rounds Overview

Offers are made to applicants at different times, known as "offer rounds." For specific dates, refer to the VTAC dates page.

  • Semester 1 intake: Offer rounds are between November and February, with December and January offer rounds accounting for the majority of offers.
  • Semester 2 intake: Offer rounds are between late June and July.
Offers are released at different times depending on the type of applicant. For more information, see the "What offer rounds am I eligible for?" article or visit the VTAC Offers page.

Offer Rounds Overview

Offers are made to applicants at different times, known as "offer rounds." For specific dates, refer to the VTAC dates page.

 

Main Round Offer rounds

Main Round offer rounds are for semester one intake.

  • November Offer Round (domestic post-school applicants only):
    Institutions may begin making offers as early as November for some courses and applicant types. If you receive an offer in one of these rounds, you will still be automatically considered for higher preferences in later rounds.

    To be eligible for this round, post-school applicants must submit their application by the timely closure date.

  • December Offer Round (current Year 12 students only):
    Year 12 applicants from all states are eligible for offers in the December round, provided VTAC receives timely results from schools.
    This includes applicants that have provided their results for overseas year 12 qualifications in the current year.

  • January Offer Round (All applicants with results): All courses are required to participate in the first round of offers in January. All other offer rounds are optional and will depend on the number of places available and other factors.

  • Subsequent Offer Rounds (All applicants with results): Institutions may make further offers in subsequent rounds following the first January round of offers. If you received an offer in a previous round, you will still be automatically considered for higher preferences in subsequent rounds.

Mid-Year Offer rounds

Mid-year offer rounds are for semester two intake. The offer rounds start in early June and occur over several rounds. Not all institutions participate in every round. Mid-year offers are available to post-school applicants and some Year 12 students following the Northern Hemisphere Timetable (NHT).

Additional information

For more information, please visit the VTAC Offers page.

Receiving Offers

You can receive more than one offer during the VTAC offer rounds. However, you will receive only one offer per round, always from the highest preference on your list that is prepared to make an offer. If you receive an offer in a given round, you will still be considered for offers from higher-listed preferences in subsequent rounds.

If you receive an offer for a course you prefer, you must accept the new offer, and then unenroll from the original course.

How to Accept Your Offer

To accept your offer, you must enroll in the course by following the instructions provided in your offer email from the institution. Always accept an offer to confirm your place and to ensure the offer does not lapse.

Future Offers

Accepting an offer will not prevent you from receiving offers in future rounds for higher course preferences. However, if you receive an offer for a course you prefer, you must accept the new offer, and then unenroll from the original course.

Offer Acceptance Process

Please note that offers can only be accepted through the institution"s portal and cannot be accepted via your VTAC account.

Options After Receiving an Offer

When an offer is made, you will have the option to accept, reject, or defer your place in the course. Some courses may allow you to defer your place for 6 or 12 months.

How to Defer Your Offer

To defer your offer, first confirm that deferment is available for the course. Then, follow the instructions provided by the institution.

Contacting the Institution

Please note that VTAC is not involved in the deferment process. If you have any questions regarding deferment, please contact the institution directly.

Receiving Offers During VTAC Offer Rounds

In each VTAC offer round, you are eligible to receive one offer. If you accept an offer, you will still be considered for higher preference courses in subsequent rounds.

Impact of Accepting an Offer on Future Rounds

Accepting an offer will not prevent you from receiving offers in future rounds for higher course preferences. However, if you receive an offer for a course you prefer, you must accept the new offer, and then unenroll from the original course.

Impact of Deferring or Rejecting an Offer

Deferring, or rejecting an offer will not affect your eligibility to receive offers for other courses in later rounds.

Reordering and Editing Preferences

You can reorder and edit your course preferences during the change of preference periods. Refer to the VTAC dates page for specific dates.

Unsuccessful in Receiving Desired Course Offer

There are a number of reasons why you may not have received an offer for your dream course:

  • You did not meet the selection rank (ATAR + adjustment factors) requirements, and your application was not competitive when compared to all other applicants for that course

  • You did not meet prerequisite requirements for the course, including subject prerequisites

  • You did not complete additional selection requirements, such as a selection task

  • The course is not participating in the offer round (Note: all courses must participate in January)

What to do next

  • View the relevant course pages in CourseSearch to ensure you meet all of the requirements for the courses on your preference list.

  • Review the Key Dates page on the VTAC website to understand all of the relevant key dates and deadlines.

  • Contact the institution if anything is unclear regarding your eligibility for selection or to determine any pathway opportunities toward your dream course

Supplementary Offer Process

The supplementary offer process allows courses with available vacancies to extend offers to VTAC applicants who have not previously applied for those courses.

Supplementary offers typically begin in February. For specific dates, refer to the VTAC Dates page.

Eligibility for Supplementary Offers

You may be eligible for a supplementary offer if you meet the following criteria:

  • You are a domestic applicant.
  • You have not received an offer for any course listed on your preference list.

  • You have granted VTAC permission to release your application to courses with available vacancies.

Granting Permission for Supplementary Offers

You are opted-in to be considered for supplementary offers during the application process. Follow the steps below if you would like to edit this permission later through your VTAC account.

  1. Log in to your VTAC account.
  2. Click on the "My Profile" tab in the top left corner.
  3. Select "Manage Permissions".

  4. Check the box next to "Supplementary Offers" under the "Offers" heading.

Choosing Between Offers

If you receive two or more offers simultaneously, you will need to decide which offer to accept. You should only accept one offer.

Expired Course Offer

If your course offer has expired, you will need to contact the institution that issued the offer directly for further advice. VTAC does not manage the enrolment process for individual institutions. Contact details for each institution can be found on their website.

The offer message sent by the institution will specify the deadline for accepting the offer. Please refer to this for the exact timeframe.