FUTURE STUDENT FAQS

1. Online Enrolment for Domestic students

   Most Higher Education (HE) students can enrol online. Vocational Education (VE/TAFE) students will continue to enrol using paper-based enrolment forms. You will be notified about how and when you need to re-enrol.   You need to use Google Chrome for online enrolment . You must also enable your pop-ups .   If...

2. Can I still be considered for degree admission despite special circumstances impacting my VCE studies?

   If you’re unable to meet VCE course prerequisites or study scores due to special circumstances that have impacted your capacity to study, you should consider putting in a special consideration application via VTAC’s Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). The SEAS is designed to make sure institutions like VU get a sense...

3. I’m a current Year 12 student. What are the minimum requirements I need to satisfy to be eligible for admission to a VU degree?

   You need to successfully complete all the requirements of VCE, including any stated course prerequisites and study scores for the course you're interested in. For a small number of courses, you must also satisfy the published clearly-in ATAR for the course. For example, if you're applying for admission to the Bachelor...

4. How do I accept my offer?

   VTAC and Direct You can accept your offer by clicking the Enrol Now button in your offer email and following the prompts. You can also do so by enrolling in your units through MyVU > My Course in the left dropdown menu. Most Higher Education (HE) students can enrol online. Vocational Education (VE/TAFE) students...

5. How do I accept my VET course offer?

   Secure your place in the course by clicking on the Accept your offer  link in the offer letter.   If you are using a computer or tablet to accept your offer, click on the blue Accept  button at the top right of the screen. Victoria University will then send you...

6. What is a 'certified copy' of a document and where can I get one?

   A certified copy is a copy of an original document that has been verified as being a true copy after the original document has been sighted by an authorised person. Getting certified copies of Victoria University documents (e.g. transcript) Getting certified copies of documents other than Victoria University documents...

7. What’s a Student Mentor?

   Student Mentors are VU students who are employed within our Learning Hubs to offer transition, engagement and academic assistance to new students. Student Mentors are knowledgeable in their area of study and can confidently provide assistance and guidance to other students from the same or similar discipline. They...

8. What do I need to do in my first week?

   So that you can focus on your studies and enjoy your first week at VU, we’ve created a handy checklist to help you complete a few important tasks. From completing your eCAF to ensuring you have enrolled in all your units, simply download our week one checklist and set some time aside to work through each task before...

9. What’s eCAF and how do I complete it?

   eCAF, or the electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form, is an online form you need to complete before census date to: confirm your acceptance of a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) at VU show how you will pay for your student contribution, whether you pay up-front or defer your fees with a HELP loan. When you enrol in...