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Your journey to uni

Everyone's journey to uni is different, but here are our top tips to help you prepare for uni while in high school.

Year 10

Explore JCU study areas and courses and speak with your school career practitioner

Familiarise yourself with the prerequisites for the courses that interest you

Think about the subjects you have enjoyed so far at school, as well as the things you like to do in your free time

Keep an eye out for any career-related events to attend in your community or through school

Consider studying a first-year university subject in Year 11

  • JCU NOW is for high achieving Year 11 and Year 12 students who want to be ready today for tomorrow by studying first year university subjects alongside high school subjects

Complete work experience and consider any insights you gain from the experience

Year 11

Prepare for Year 12 by focusing on your interests and building great study habits

Keep up your extracurricular activities and hobbies

Attend JCU Open Day

Begin to research scholarships, pathways and entry schemes

Consider studying a first-year university subject in Year 12

  • JCU NOW is for high achieving Year 11 and Year 12 students who want to be ready today for tomorrow by studying first year university subjects alongside high school subjects.

Year 12

Attend Year 12 information evenings, events and visits

Attend JCU Open Day

Apply through QTAC and list your preferences

Apply for an Early Offer as part of JCU’s Year 12 Student Success Package.

Apply for scholarships and entry schemes

Complete final exams

Get your results

Attend university Change of Preference events if you need more advice

Start uni