How to apply for undergraduate domestic study

Explore your options on the JCU course pages and find your preferred degree. Check that you meet all applicable entry requirements.

If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements for your desired course, you may wish to explore a Pathway to JCU.

Once you have selected your preferred degree, you should refer to the QTAC Key Dates page to ensure you can apply for the course at this time, and with your preferred start date.

Note down the QTAC code on the JCU course page for your preferred degree. You will find this in the Fast Facts section of the page, in the second row on the right-hand side.

Each JCU course will have a different QTAC code for every available campus location. You will find a small flag with the initial of the relevant campus next to the QTAC codes listed.

Login to the QTAC portal. If you have not previously done so, you may need to create a QTAC account. You may wish to use a personal, non-school associated email address, so that you have full access to your email inbox over the December–January period.

Follow the QTAC application instructions to complete your application. You can apply for up to 6 JCU courses at a time, but remember to put your preferred course as your first preference.

For most courses you can expect to receive an offer, if eligible, within 1-2 weeks after providing all supporting documentation. We encourage you to check your QTAC account regularly to track the progress of your application and to find out if you have been made an offer.

For high demand courses, the first round of offers will usually be in the January major offer round after all assessment has been completed.

You will receive notification of the outcome of your application through the QTAC Portal.

Please check your email inbox regularly to ensure you receive the instructions you need to accept your JCU offer.

1 — Check entry requirements

Explore your preferred degree on the JCU course pages to access detailed course information. Check that you are capable of meeting all applicable entry requirements.

2 — Gather your required information

Requirement vary depending on the course you’re applying for. The information may provide indicative results for applicants still completing Year 12, references for an applicant’s character or motivations for pursuing a career in their chosen field.

Some items may only be completed by school officials while others can be submitted in your JCU application.

JCU will consider your entire academic history within your application, including your primary and secondary education, along with any bridging subjects or tertiary studies you have commenced or completed.

You’ll submit some of this information through QTAC, and some to JCU.

You’ll also need QTAC codes to search for your preferred courses during the application process. These are the same codes provided on JCU’s individual course pages.

Learn more about preparing to apply for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.

3 — Submit your application

You are required to submit your application through both the QTAC Portal and the JCU Online Portal.

• Apply through the QTAC Portal

Login to your QTAC account or create a new account if you don’t have one. You can apply for up to six courses through the QTAC portal, making sure you arrange your choices in order of preference.

• Apply through the JCU Portal

Login to the JCU Application Portal or create a new account if you don’t have one. You’ll be asked to provide your personal and contact details, select the same courses you nominated in your QTAC application and list your primary and secondary schooling history.

Attend an online interview [Medicine only]

Some applicants for Medicine may be invited to attend an online panel interview to help assess their suitability for a career in medicine. Panels typically include a medical practitioner, an academic staff member and a member of the community.

Learn more about submitting your application for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.

4 — Await the outcome of your application

QTAC will notify you by email and SMS if you have received an offer.

You can choose to accept, decline or defer your offer. Make sure you respond to your offer in both the QTAC Portal and JCU App.

Applicants who receive and accept their offer into Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science at JCU may apply for credit on subjects completed in another degree.

Learn more about receiving and responding to offers for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.

Students who have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, either at JCU or another institution, and wish to complete an honours year should follow these steps to apply:

Important Note: those wishing to apply for a three- or four-year degree with an honours qualification embedded should apply through QTAC using the instructions at the top of the page.

1 — Explore your options and check entry requirements

Explore your options on the JCU course pages and find your preferred degree. Check that you meet all applicable entry requirements.

2 — Have your USI number ready

You will need your Unique Student Identifier (USI) to commence your application. If you do not have a USI, you will need to create one before commencing your application.

3 — Complete your application in the JCU Online Portal

Open the JCU Online Application Portal and follow the steps to finish your application.

4 — Await the outcome of your application

Once we have received all of your supporting documentation, you can usually expect to be notified of our decision within 3 weeks.

If you change your mind about the course you have applied for at any point in the admission process, please let us know as soon as you can.

You will receive notification of the outcome of your application through the JCU Online Application Portal.

Please check your email inbox regularly to ensure you receive the instructions you need to accept your JCU offer.

1 — Check entry requirements

Identify the course or subject you wish to study in the Course and Subjects Handbook. Check that you meet all applicable entry requirements, and are eligible to apply for the subject(s) you have chosen.

If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements, our friendly Future Students team can assist you with enquiries related to your specific circumstances. Contact us today to speak to an advisor.

2 — Have your USI number ready

You will need your Unique Student Identifier (USI) to commence your application. If you do not have a USI, you will need to create one before commencing your application.

3 — Complete your application in the JCU online portal

Open the JCU Online Application Portal

• If you are applying for single subject(s), please select ‘Non-Award’ as your course
• If you are applying for cross-institutional study, please select ‘Cross Institutional’ as your course

Follow the steps to finish your application.