Pathways and entry schemes
There are many ways to get into university. Our pathway programs are built to help you get into your course of choice.
Aspire Early Entry Program
Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry
This option uses a student’s performance in year 11 to secure an early conditional offer into a range of courses.
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Aspire Community Contribution
Get rewarded for your involvement in community, leadership and volunteering with an early conditional offer into La Trobe.
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Aspire Early University Study
Year 12 students can do additional undergraduate studies to get an early conditional offer into their dream course.
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Aspire Achieve Plus
Year 12 students can study a first-year university subject pair as part of their VCE studies to get an early conditional offer.
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Other ways into university
Elite Athlete Program
Students participating in elite level sport can receive assistance with combining their academic and sporting schedules.
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Priority access program
Priority Access awards priority school students with a maximum of 15 adjustment factors based on their category.
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Find a pathway course
You can complete a similar first year in another course, then apply to transfer to a high ATAR course.
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Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP)
TPP provides a University experience and the opportunity to develop your study fitness, you will build your academic skills, share ideas and overcome challenges.
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Regional Benefits Program
Students in regional areas (RA2 – RA5) that achieve an ATAR of 80 or over are guaranteed entry and a scholarship*.
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Other pathways
Undertake a TAFE diploma and use it as a stepping stone into a Bachelor’s degree. La Trobe has TAFE partners and students may be eligible for advanced standing.
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