Aspire Early Entry Program
Step into the future with an early conditional offer to La Trobe.
What’s the Aspire Early Entry Program?
Our Aspire Early Entry Program rewards you with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe.
We have multiple streams to choose from, so if you’ve given back to your community, achieved good results in Year 11 or taken extra university studies, you could get an early conditional offer into your dream course before you've finished your Year 12 exams – or even sooner.
Aspire Programs
Below is a list of our Aspire programs, all of which have unique requirements, outcomes and access to La Trobe Courses.
You can participate and apply for one or all of the Aspire programs.
If you’re in Year 12, you can apply for as many Aspire programs as you’re eligible for.
If you’re in Year 11, you’ll soon be able to apply based on your Year 11 results.
If you’ve already finished Year 12, Aspire offers the benefit of minimal entry requirements.
FAQ
An early conditional offer is an offer to say you have a place reserved for you in the course you’ve applied for, but you will still need to meet any entry requirements that are outlined in your offer.
These entry requirements will depend on the course you have applied for and your method of entry.
Yes! You can apply for all Aspire programs you’re eligible for to increase your chances of getting an early conditional offer.
We’re still finalising the details of our Year 11 Conditional Entry program, so enquire now to stay up to date with application dates once the program launches.
Yes! Course caps will apply, so enquire now to be the first to know once the program launches.
An early conditional offer is an offer to say you have a place reserved for you in the course you’ve applied for, but you will still need to meet any entry requirements that are outlined in your offer.
These entry requirements will depend on the course you have applied for and your method of entry.
Yes! You can apply for all Aspire programs you’re eligible for to increase your chances of getting an early conditional offer.
For conditional offers in courses with limited places, you should receive an outcome in September 2022.
For conditional offers in all other courses, we release outcomes weekly throughout 2022.
Confirmed offers will be released in December 2022 during the first round of VTAC/UAC offers.
The Aspire conditions are applicable only to the course that you have received an early offer for (this can't be changed). You’ll still be considered via the normal admissions process for any other course you have listed in your VTAC/UAC preference list in order of your preferences.
If you’re a student volunteering with one of our partner organisations, you’ll receive an automatic conditional offer at La Trobe. To receive your conditional offer, you must follow the standard application process and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
Our partners include:
We consider all community engagement, past and present, that makes a positive difference. Here’s some examples of Aspire students’ community work:
- fundraising for charity
- helping to run a school or community club
- coaching a sports team
- volunteering at an aged care home
- mentoring younger students
- leading as a school or house captain.
Applications close on 16 September 2022 at 11.59 pm
We like to keep things simple, so just tell us what you’ve done and how you’ve helped.
You can also join us at an Aspire webinar to learn how to write a standout application. Webinars are held each month until applications close on 16 September 2022.
- Check if you’re eligible.
- You can nominate up to three courses. Select your course preferences carefully. Conditional offers are released during the application cycle, and confirmed offers are released during the VTAC first round offers.
- Preference your Aspire course accordingly:
- Year 12s: To secure your Aspire place, ensure the course you applied for with Aspire is listed among your preferences in VTAC/UAC. The offer you receive from VTAC/UAC will be for the course listed highest on your preference list, assuming you've met all the admission criteria. Remember, your Aspire offer is only available in the first round of offers.
- Non-Year 12s: You need to submit an application through VTAC/UAC in addition to your Aspire application. Make sure the course you apply for in Aspire is the same as in your VTAC/UAC application.
- Submit your application by 16 September 2022.
When you apply for Aspire, you’ll need to provide information about the length and frequency of your community service or volunteering experience, and describe your involvement and impact.
Please provide two 100-word statements responding to the following criteria:
- List the activities you’ve been involved in and describe them to us.
- How long you’ve been involved in community engagement and/or volunteering.
- Details of your impact (your impact on the community and your own self-development through your actions).