Change of preference
VTAC applicants now have the freedom to change their preferences. Change of preference (COP) periods will occur between each offer round which means if you change your mind, you can change your preference. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3.
1. Know your ATAR
Did you apply for SEAS through VTAC? If so, check the potential impact a SEAS application could have on your ATAR with our online SEAS calculator. This will give you an estimate of your adjusted ATAR, by answering just a few simple questions. No SEAS? No problem. Look for a courses that you have met the ATAR requirements for.
2. Find your course and its ATAR
Browse the ATAR required for Federation courses in Course Finder, and see what you may be eligible to receive an offer in. Remember that you must also meet prerequisites and any essential requirements for entry (interview, audition etc) as detailed in Course Finder. ATAR cut-offs can move between offer rounds, so give us a call if you are unsure of your chances; we are here to help.
3. Change your preference
Once you’ve found the course that you want to change your preference to:
- Log in to VTAC.
- Open your course preference list.
- Add, delete or reorder your preferences, with the course you most want at the top, and submit your changes.
This can only be done via VTAC in the time frames below:
Change of preference windows
Remaining change of preference windows for 2024 semester one entry are below. Visit the VTAC website for full change of preference information and the complete list of important dates.
Current Year 12 (Domestic students)
| Change of preference window | Eligible for offers in |
|---|---|
| 31 July 2023 (9am) – 13 December 2023 (4pm) (VIC current year 12 students only) 31 July 2023 (9am) – 15 December 2023 (4pm) (ACT, NSW, QLD, & TAS current year 12 students only) | December offer round 1 (domestic) |
| 21 December 2023 (2pm) - 22 December 2023 (4pm) | January offer round 1 (domestic) |
| 3 January 2024 (3pm) - 5 January 2024 (4pm) (IB applicants only) | January offer round 1 (domestic) |
| 12 January 2024 (4pm) – 18 January 2024 (4pm) | January offer round 2 (domestic) |
| 31 January 2024 (4pm) – 1 February 2024 (4pm) | February offer round 1 (domestic) |
| 7 February 2024 (4pm) – 8 February 2024 (4pm) | February offer round 2 (domestic) |
| 13 February 2024 (4pm) – 14 February 2024 (4pm) | February offer round 3 (domestic) |
Current Year 12 (International students)
| Change of preference window | Eligible for offers in |
|---|---|
| 31 July 2023 (9am) – 13 December 2023 (4pm) (VIC current year 12 students only) 31 July 2023 (9am) – 15 December 2023 (4pm) (ACT, NSW, QLD, & TAS current year 12 students only) | December offer round 1 (international) |
| 21 December 2023 (2pm) - 22 December, 2023 (4pm) | January offer round 1 (international) |
| 3 January 2024 (3pm) – 5 January 2024 (4pm) - (IB applicants only) | January offer round 2 (international) |
| 5 January 2024 (4pm) - 9 January 2024 (4pm) | January offer round 2 (international) |
| 11 January 2024 (4pm) – 12 January 2024 (4pm) | January offer round 3 (international) |
| 16 January 2024 (4pm) – 17 January 2024 (4pm) | January offer round 4 (international) |
| 19 January 2024 (4pm) – 23 January 2024 (4pm) | January offer round 5 (international) |
Non Year 12 applicants
| Change of preference window | Eligible for offers in |
|---|---|
| 31 July 2023 (9am) – 1 November 2023 (4pm) | November offer round 1 (domestic) |
| 17 November 2023 (4pm) – 5 December 2023 (4pm) | January offer round 1 (domestic) |
| 12 January 2024 (4pm) – 18 January 2024 (4pm) | January offer round 2 (domestic) |
| 31 January 2024 (4pm) – 1 February 2024 (4pm) | February offer round 1 (domestic) |
| 6 February 2024 (4pm) – 8 February 2024 (4pm) | February offer round 2 (domestic) |
| 13 February 2024 (4pm) – 14 February 2024 (4pm) | February offer round 3 (domestic) |
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