Get an early offer and so much more!
Our free Early Entry Program means you can receive an offer from us before commencing your HSC exams. Offers are conditional on you completing the HSC or equivalent.
What is the Early Entry Program?
The University of Newcastle’s Early Entry Program is for domestic Year 12 students completing either the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate (ACT SSC) in 2024.
Early entry takes into account your Year 11 results, allowing you to secure an offer before your exams begin.
When you apply for our free Early Entry Program, we connect you with learning resources that will guide you towards successfully completing your final year at school, and leadership and networking opportunities that focus on collaboration and engagement. An early offer to the University of Newcastle secures your place and provides you with certainty at a stressful time.
Early Entry Program benefits
- an early offer to attend the University of Newcastle
- HSC study support to help you achieve the best results from Year 12
- free preparation courses to make sure you get the most out of uni
- invitation to VIP events throughout the year
Who can apply?
Domestic NSW and ACT students completing Year 12 in 2024.
A student is considered domestic for university admission purposes if they are an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen (or dual citizenship holders of either Australia or New Zealand), Australian permanent resident, or Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder.
International applicants, including those currently onshore studying another qualification, have the option to apply directly to the University through our international admissions process.
Preferences
You can choose three preferences when you apply, with the ability to adjust them throughout the application period. Your early offer will be based on your highest eligible preference, so ensure your preferred degree is listed as your top choice.
If you are not eligible for an early offer to any of your preferred degrees, we will review your preferences and provide you with an early offer to an alternative degree or a pathway program, such as a Diploma or Open Foundation.
Please note that you will receive only one early offer through our Early Entry Program.
Accepting your offer
You will have seven days to accept your early offer and secure your place at the University of Newcastle.
Hunter the Hippocampus has produced videos to help you through the process.
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Receiving an early offer will alleviate some of the pressure associated with the HSC exams and allow me to maintain a healthy life balance through the exam period."
— Chelsea, Year 12 Early Entry Program Applicant
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