There are some things you shouldn't rush. Your university application is one of them. Check the upcoming closing dates for admissions, transfers and applications to defer.
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There are some things you shouldn't rush. Your university application is one of them. Check the upcoming closing dates for admissions, transfers and applications to defer.
If you're a domestic student and want to apply for an undergraduate degree such as a bachelors, you'll find information about application opening and closing dates at your local state tertiary admissions centre website:
Who can apply direct?
We accept direct applications from the following applicants:
Undergraduate domestic applications
Most undergraduate domestic applications will occur via your local state tertiary admissions centre (see above).
However, we accept direct entry in a small number of circumstances, including:
Visit our course finder to check if your preferred course accepts direct applications
Applications for semester one 2025 will open on the 1 August 2024.
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1 August 2024 |
Applications open through ACU Course Browser for:
Applications open through Student Connect for:
Applications open via application form for:
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30 September 2024 |
Closing date for applications to the following courses:
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26 October 2024 |
Closing date for applications to the following courses:
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31 October 2024 |
Closing date for applications for course/campus transfer Closing date for applications to be considered for scholarships and interviews for:
Closing date for applications to be considered for the following courses:
Closing date for return from deferment for competitive courses including:
Closing date for applications to the following courses:
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10 November 2024 |
Closing date for applications to the following courses:
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25 November 2024 |
Closing date for applications to the following courses:
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31 December 2024 |
Closing date for applications to the following courses:
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5 January 2025 |
Closing date for applications for
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13 January 2025 |
Closing date for applications to the following courses:
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20 January 2025 |
Closing date for applications for courses commencing in ACU Term 1 |
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17 February 2025 |
FINAL closing date for all other direct applications - except those listed above |
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10 March 2025 |
Closing date for applications to defer for semester 1 and Term 1 2025 |
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14 April 2025 |
Closing date for applications for courses commencing in ACU Term 2 |
| Date | Application |
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| 12 August 2024 |
Closing date for applications to defer semester two 2024 offer |
| 23 September 2024 |
Closing date for applications for courses commencing in ACU Term 4 |
Visit our course finder to check if your preferred course accepts midyear entry and to apply online
Visit our how to apply page to learn more about the application process
Visit our terminated or excluded students page to apply for readmission
Applications for Semester 1, 2025 course and campus transfers open on 1 August 2025.
Midnight 31 October 2025
Visit our internal transfers page to apply for a course or campus transfer
Applications to defer your semester one course open on 1 August 2025.
10 March 2025
Most ACU Courses allow you to defer your course for up to 12 months. To keep the offered place in your course, fill in the deferment form and we will contact you when it is time to get ready for study.
Visit our deferring or withdrawing page to apply for a course deferment
ACU accepts applications for research candidature throughout the year for all courses.
It is recommended that applicants submit their full application for assessment (completed in full) at least 12 weeks prior to their proposed commencement date.
Commencement periods include Research Term A and Research Term C; candidates can commence on any date between the first date of the term, up to and including the census date.
See Research higher degree terms
Take a look at our standard and non-standard teaching and study periods, including semesters, trimesters and professional terms.
View datesMake sure you're aware of the census date, which is your last day for changing your enrolment.
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