TAFE students undertaking the Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) in Bathurst, Lithgow and Orange will attend a CU@CSU event at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst today to explore their prospects for further study at university. The CU@CSU event is an opportunity for prospective students to find out about CSU entry pathways, support services and scholarships. CSU marketing officer, Ms Rebecca Morgan, said, “Charles Sturt University has a formal partnership with TAFE NSW Western Institute to promote pathway options for students in the region, and offers a number of support services to assist with the transition from TAFE to university. We have a range of credit arrangements and offer guaranteed entry into many undergraduate courses for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Scholarships valued at up to $2 500 are available for students who have completed a TAFE qualification with the last five years. More than 30 per cent of the University’s new commencing students are admitted on the basis of previous TAFE qualifications.”