The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) has today released more than 16,400 early offers to Year 12 students through the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS), including 12,640 unconditional offers.
The milestone follows a record 28,530 SRS applications submitted this year.
Key Takeaways
- Record Early Offers: UAC has released more than 16,400 early university offers to Year 12 students—including 12,640 unconditional offers—following a record 28,530 Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) applications.
- Assessed Beyond the ATAR: SRS offers are determined using Year 11 academic results and school ratings rather than final HSC marks, allowing students to lock in places early.
- Key December Deadlines: ATARs are released at 9am on Wednesday 16 December, with course preference changes due by 11.59pm on Friday 18 December ahead of the Wednesday 23 December major offer round.
- Student Support: Applicants can review UAC’s SRS offer guide online or contact UAC’s customer service team on (02) 9752 0200 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm).
Unlike standard admissions, SRS offers are assessed using criteria other than the ATAR—such as a student’s Year 11 results and school ratings—giving students an opportunity to secure a university place before their final marks are released.
UAC Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer Kim Paino said receiving an early offer provides students with a head start in planning their next steps.
‘These offers are welcome news for students who have finished their exams but who now won’t have to wait for their final results to take the next step towards higher education,’ Ms Paino said.
Key Dates for Year 12 Students
- Wednesday 16 December (9am): ATARs released to students.
- Friday 18 December (11.59pm): Deadline to change course preferences for the December major offer round.
- Wednesday 23 December: Major offer round released for Year 12 students.
Students looking for advice on what to do next can read UAC’s guide, or call UAC’s customer service team on (02) 9752 0200, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
