• Charles Sturt University is the first university to make large group offers to prospective students for 2023.
• 2327 early offers made to High School students across Australia via Charles Sturt Advantage program
• Health and education degrees received the most applications
• Round Two is now open, close 24 June

The first round of offers for the Charles Sturt University Advantage program have been issued to more than 2300 Year 12 students across Australia.

Charles Sturt is the first Australian university to make early offers to large groups of prospective students which secures their place to study in 2023.

The Charles Sturt Advantage program is a pathway into university before Year 12 students take their final exams.

The program preferences personal attributes such as communication, empathy, resilience and motivation, and takes into consideration their academic aptitude, including Year 11 results, to determine their success as a student and in the workforce.

Students in regional NSW led the way in securing their spot at Charles Sturt in 2023, with the highest number of offers made to students from schools in Orange, Port Macquarie Wagga Wagga, Albury and Bathurst.

Health and education courses proved popular with the top five courses in round one applications being: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Education (K-12), Bachelor of Health and Medical Science, Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (with specialisation), and Bachelor of Psychology.

Applications were received from students from more than 1,000 schools from every state and territory.

Charles Sturt Associate Director of Admissions Peter Greening said the popularity of the early entry program is growing and is well received by teachers and careers advisors.

“Students are encouraged to apply for early entry, to take away some of the pressure that inevitably comes with year 12 and exams.

“The Charles Sturt Advantage program will give students a clear understanding of what studying at Charles Sturt University is really like,” he said.

“Through exploring the University’s services and campus facilities, we hope this engagement will demonstrate to them that Charles Sturt is the right university for them.

“The Advantage program is a great way to secure a place at the University before final exams, ensuring students have a pathway into tertiary education.”

Students who received an offer during Round One can accept by clicking ‘Accept Offer’ in the email.

Successful students will be invited to an upcoming Open Day to collect their merchandise pack and meet other participants.

Students who received an offer can explore the student portal, attend an event on campus and interact with current students and peers to determine if Charles Sturt is the right university for them.

They will also have early access to book on-campus accommodation and apply for scholarships, including a number of scholarships particular to the Charles Sturt Advantage. 

Round Two applications are now open, and close on Friday 24 June.