Early Offer program

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Early Offer program

Use your life experiences and skills to secure an RMIT early conditional offer.

Applications for the 2026 intake open on Wednesday 23 July

If you would like to apply for the 2026 intake, please make an expression of interest and we will be in touch with you when applications open. In the meantime, read through the website to prepare yourself for your application.

An RMIT early conditional offer is a great opportunity to secure your future—sooner.

Are you a confident communicator, creative problem solver, or dedicated community leader?

As a Year 12 student, RMIT's Early Offer program allows you to use your real-world and extracurricular skills to secure an early conditional offer before your final exams. With the opportunity to be accepted on a lower ATAR, our program gives you peace of mind and ensures your experiences are recognised.

Key dates for courses commencing in 2026

Wednesday 23 July 2025

Early Offer applications open

Monday 4 August 2025

Add your Early Offer course to your VTAC preferences.

Sunday 14 September 2025 (11:59pm)

Early Offer applications close

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Find out the outcome of your Early Offer application!

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We’re here to answer any questions about your Early Offer application.

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Your step-by-step guide to an Early Offer application

Check your eligibility

To apply for RMIT’s Early Offer program, you must be:

  • a current Australian Year 12 or IB (or equivalent student); and
  • an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand citizen.

Check your course options

Only selected RMIT courses are part of the Early Offer program.

  • Refer to list below and see if your preferred course is available.
  • You can only select one RMIT course as part of your Early Offer application.
  • Check that you meet the entry requirements for your selected course.

Check the application categories

As part of your Early Offer application, you need to choose one category that best fits your experience. You will need to respond to four sections related to that category. Think about experiences outside of class that don’t count towards your ATAR, and make sure you have evidence to support your application responses.

Category 1 – Analytical and Critical Thinking

A situation where you were able to break down a difficult issue and resolve it with positive results.

Category 2 – Leadership

A situation where you managed groups or coordinated a project.

Category 3 – Communication

A situation where you motivated and worked with others, built relationships, and communicated respectfully.

Category 4 – Creative Thinking and Innovation

A situation where you’ve used your imagination and creative mind to solve an issue or create an innovative piece of work.

If you meet all of Step 1, continue to Step 2 where you can learn more about how to apply.

Once you’ve checked your eligibility, chosen your RMIT Early Offer course, and picked your category that you can support with evidence, you can then apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

Before you apply, here’s what you need to know:

  • Address all four sections of the STAR method below (max. 500 character limit per section) and upload supporting evidence.
  • Think about your life experiences and activities outside of school. Don’t include school projects or anything that counts towards your ATAR.
  • We’ll assess your application based on your STAR responses and the evidence you provide.
  • If you don’t have alternative supporting documentation, we highly recommend using the Evidence of Experience Template(DOCX, 60.1KB)and uploading it with your application.

The STAR Method - Respond to the following sections

Please keep responses to a maximum of 500 characters for each section below. 

Situation: Give the background of the experience by describing the situation. 
Task: Describe what you were trying to achieve, and why this experience was significant. 
Action: Explain the actions you took to resolve the situation described in your answer. 
Result: Tell us about the outcome and/or feedback that supports your response.

Supporting documentation

You’ll need to upload evidence to support your responses when you submit your application. This helps us check and verify what you’ve written.

Your evidence can include:

  • Reference from your boss, coach, mentor, or volunteer supervisor. They can complete the Evidence of Experience template (DOCX, 60.1KB) or other documentation.
  • A course completion certificate
  • Positive feedback from customers or clients
  • Links you’ve created like websites, apps, videos, or blogs.

Note: Make sure your name is clearly shown on all evidence, so we know it’s yours. We may need to contact your referee to confirm your experience.

What we can’t accept:

  • Emails without contact details
  • Resumes
  • Unverifiable images
  • Text messages.

Not sure if your evidence is okay? You can start a live chat with us, book in a one-one chat or email your question to study@rmit.edu.au—we’re here to help!

Examples of experiences to consider

Your interests, hobbies and talents are what make you – not just your ATAR.  

That’s why at RMIT, we recognise the value of extracurricular activities, including work experience, volunteering, involvement in youth clubs or committees, leadership positions at school, participation in hackathons, team sports or local theatre productions, organising community events, building your own app or website, diverse life circumstances and more.

Experiences you may want to reference include:

  • Work experience (e.g. your part-time job, working in your family business or work experiences)
  • Bootcamps or hackathons
  • Hobbies (e.g. your involvement in a gaming community or social media influencing)
  • Youth clubs
  • Youth committees (e.g. Freeza music, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, etc.)
  • Volunteering of any kind (e.g. tutoring students or volunteering at community facilities)
  • Participating in community events or running market stalls and fundraising activities (e.g. run days at school and fundraising for specific charities)
  • Tutoring
  • Clubs, societies or groups (e.g. your sports club, social activities, or environment groups)
  • Coaching or umpiring sports teams
  • Team hobbies
  • Additional roles at school (e.g. your role as a mentor, class representative or school captain)
  • Diverse life circumstances, such as primary or secondary caring responsibilities, or care in the community
  • Local productions (e.g. theatre or environmental events)
  • Creating your own app or website
  • Making a short film or music production
  • Overcoming personal challenges
  • Participating in social activities representing minority groups (e.g. Pride festivals)
  • Providing support for family or community members, such as being an interpreter for parents at appointments, home schooling support for siblings or supporting family decisions
  • Living and learning in other countries
  • Additional language skills 

Ready to apply?

Applications for the 2026 intake open on Wednesday 23 July

If you would like to apply for the 2026 intake, please make an expression of interest and we will be in touch with you when applications open. In the meantime, read through the website to prepare yourself for your application.

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Acknowledgement of submission

Once you’ve filled out the online application, attached your documents, and hit submit, you’ll get a confirmation email right away.

Selection process

After the Early Offer closing date, RMIT's Admissions team will review all applications using the STAR method and the supporting documents you’ve provided to decide the outcome.

We’ll look at how well you answer each section of your chosen category—specifically, how clearly you explain the situation, task, action, and result, and how you back it up with supporting evidence.

Application outcome

All applicants will be notified in writing of their outcome by 24 September 2025.

If you receive an Early Conditional Offer

If your Early Offer application is successful, please note the Early Offer is not an official VTAC offer. To receive a full offer from RMIT your Early Offer course must be the highest eligible preference in your VTAC application and meet all selection requirements.

To be eligible to receive your official offer through VTAC, make sure you have paid your VTAC application fee and have the course listed on your preference list.   

You are eligible to receive one offer per round in VTAC. The official VTAC offer that you receive will be for the course listed highest on your list of preferences where you have met all selection requirements. Your preferences should be ordered by which course you want to do the most, to the course you want to do the least.

If you don't receive an Early Conditional Offer:

If your application isn’t successful, don’t worry—you can still apply for your preferred course through VTAC and meet the eligibility requirements.

You may still get an offer through the regular selection process, as the Early Offer ATAR is based on your “raw” ATAR (the one you get from VTAC before any adjustments are made).

For example, if you get an Early Offer for the Bachelor of Business but your ATAR is 60, you might not meet the Early Offer conditions. However, you may qualify for adjustment factors like SEAS or subject adjustments, which could help you get an offer through the regular process.

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Receiving your official offer through VTAC

You will be guaranteed an offer if you meet the Early Offer ATAR and all course prerequisites. The VTAC offer that you receive will be for the course listed highest on your list of preferences where you have met all selection requirements.
Didn't get into your dream course?

Didn't get into your dream course?

At RMIT, we have a range of ways you can enter your dream course. These are known as pathway options. We have pathways available for most of our courses, which step you through from a diploma or associate degree first, and then on to the bachelor degree. Our pathways can be added to your VTAC preference list. 
While in high school, I immersed myself in a wide range of extracurricular activities—from music ensembles to leadership roles. I was thankful when these experiences helped me secure an RMIT early offer. It lifted a huge weight off my shoulders during exam season, and with less stress, I performed better than I expected.

Ebony Lampard, Final year RMIT student, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)

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Browse our list of Early Offer courses

Browse the list of Early Offer courses available for the Semester 1 2026 intake.

If your early offer application is successful, you will receive an Early conditional offer. If you then also meet the course prerequisites, and you meet the Early Offer ATAR (see the list below), you’ll receive a full offer.

Bachelor degrees

*Note: Early Offer ATARs with an asterisk(*) are 5 points lower than the course 'guaranteed ATAR’. Further information about guaranteed ATAR can be found here.

Have more questions?

Our friendly staff are available five days a week to assist you. Contact Study@RMIT, start a live chat, or book in a live chat.

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