Information and Dates

Providing teachers and career advisers with a quick guide to course information, pathways into university, scholarships and activities.

Career advisers and teachers can access a range of online resources for information on:

  • Courses
  • Scholarships
  • Application pathways 
  • Our latest event updates

Important Dates

Discover Western Webinar Series 2023

The live 2023 Discover Western Webinar series covered program-specific information as well as general topics about Western, applications, early offers and student life. All our 2023 webinars are available to watch back on demand now.

HSC True Reward and Early Offer Program

Applications are open for the HSC True Reward early offer program to commence study in 2024. The program provides students with an early offer into most university degrees based on their Year 11* or Year 12 results.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Pathway Program

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Entry Program is an alternative University Entry Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants can gain entry to an undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University by completing our entry assessment and be supported throughout their education journey. 

Pathway Program testing dates are coming up in November 2023 and January 2024.

Free HSC Study Sessions

Western Sydney University will be offering a range of online study sessions to assist Year 12 students in their preparations for the HSC. Delivered by highly qualified senior teachers with 25 free sessions across 16 key HSC subject areas, the sessions will include content analysis, tips and strategies, and a detailed exploration of key syllabus and curriculum areas.

25-29 September | Online Study Sessions

Scholarships

Western Sydney University offers $25 million in scholarships every year, which includes a generous range of University and donor-funded opportunities.

View scholarship information and application dates.

Western Sydney University Campus Libraries

Students can visit Western's multiple campus Libraries to find out tips and resources to get uni ready and discover the many hack's for study success while in high school.

Education Knowledge Network

Western’s Education Knowledge Network (EKN) offers a wide range of professional learning opportunities for educational leaders, educators and teachers. Visit the EKN webpage for more information and to explore professional learning courses.

Wellbeing Online Resources

Western’s Work Health Safety and Wellbeing (WHS&W) team have created online resources that include information and tips to help with wellbeing, productivity, physical and mental health.

Western Entry

HSC True Reward

We know HSC can be a stressful time, and sometimes even the best, most prepared students suffer from test stress and exam pressure. That’s why we created our HSC True Reward program. This unique program can offer students at Western, based on your HSC subject results, before you receive your ATAR. After all, we know students are made up of more than just their ATAR score.

The Western Sydney University Advantage

As part of our commitment to creating opportunities for as many students as possible to study at university, we are offering your year 12 students the Western Sydney University Advantage, a program that provides numerous ways to boost results, gain early entry into Western Sydney University degrees and transform the tertiary education learning experience.

The Western Sydney Advantage provides many admission advantages including HSC True Reward and Adjustment Factors (Bonus Points) schemes. 

All students living or studying in the Greater Western Sydney region, who qualify for an ATAR or IB Diploma, will automatically receive five Adjustment Factors, or points added to their ATAR, when they apply to do a course at Western Sydney University. Please refer to Regional Adjustment Factors for more information.

As a way of rewarding outstanding performance in a nominated range of HSC or IB subjects, students may be offered up to 10 Adjustment Factors, or points added to their ATAR for their achievements in those subjects. Students can search by Western Sydney University Course or by HSC Subject to find out what they could be eligible for. Please see Subject Adjustment Factors for more information.

As an elite athlete-friendly university, Western Sydney University welcomes applications for the Elite Athletes or Performers Scheme. Students who have been disadvantaged by performance at a state or national level are given the opportunity to gain further Adjustment Factors. Visit the Elite Athlete and Performer Bonus Scheme webpage to find out more.

Students whose educational performance has been seriously affected by forces beyond their control during Year 11 and/or Year 12, or equivalent, are able to apply for EAS Adjustment Factors. For further information about EAS,  please contact us on 1300 897 669.

If you’re a Year 12 student completing your HSC or IB, and you’re applying through UAC, the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) gives you a chance to receive an early offer based on your performance in Year 11 and your school’s recommendation.

We recognise that ADF members have unique skills and may have differences in study, experience, and degrees. To ensure you are recognised for your service, you can receive five bonus points on your application.

For more information, see our Australian Defence Force Scheme.

Contact Schools Engagement