Entry pathways
We know there's a range of factors that can determine your son/daughter's success in secondary school.
That's why we offer multiple ways to recognise their eligibility for entry to our courses through the wide range of entry pathways we provide for school leavers and non school leavers.
Dependent on their secondary studies, they may be able to enter on of our undergraduate courses as an:
- ATAR student (Studying 4 WACE courses at Stage 2 or above)
- Non ATAR student
- Completing one of our University Preparation courses
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) /Indigenous Student Intake Test(ISIT)
- Registered Training Organisation (RTO) qualifications - TAFE, PIBT or other
What is a "mature age" applicant?
An applicant who is 20 years or over before 1 March for entry into first semester or 1 August if commencing second semester of the year in which they intend to study.
Important Dates
2012
- 27 February: Semester 1 starts
- April: Applications for mid-year entry into courses open after Easter (to commence study in July)
- 9 July: Applications close for the University Certificate of Maintenance Engineering for mid-year entry
- 13 July: Last date to submit portfolio pathway applications and supporting documentation for mid-year entry
- 16 July: Applications close for the University Preparation Course (Education Assistant) and University Preparation Course (Education Assistant: Special Needs) for mid-year entry
- 23 July: Orientation week
- 29 July: Joondalup Open Day
- 30 July: Semester 2 starts
- 12 August: Mount Lawley & WAAPA Open Day

