Change of Preference
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How we can help during Change of Preference
9 am - 5 pm, monday to Friday. Check out our extended Change of Preference contact centre hours below.
Extended contact centre hours
Thursday 11 December 2025: 7 am – 7 pm
Friday 12 December 2025: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday 13 December 2025: 8 am – 12 pm
Tuesday 23 December 2025: 9 am – 8 pm
Wednesday 24 December 2025: 9 am – 5 pm
What is Change of Preference?
Change of Preference are times where you can revisit and update your VTAC preferences. Whether you're aiming for a different course, a new campus, or just a change of direction, this is your chance.
How to change your VTAC preferences
Important considerations
- You’ll receive one offer per round, based on the highest preference you're eligible for.
- Be mindful of VTAC application deadlines and processing fees.
- Be careful when deleting courses. If you remove a course with an early closing date, it cannot be re-added.
When in doubt, give us a call
Change of Preference VTAC dates
Once you've completed your VTAC application, you'll be able to update your course preferences during key time periods, from July to December and again in January and February.
- 11 December, 7 am: VCE results and ATAR release
- 18 December, 9 am: IB Notional ATAR release
Change of Preference will be open during these VTAC offer rounds.
December offers
- December offer round 1: 4 August, 9 am – 13 December, 12 pm
January offers
- January offer round 1: 23 December, 10 am – 24 December, 4 pm
- January offer round 2: 13 January, 2 pm – 14 January, 2 pm
February offers
- February offer round 1: 27 January, 2 pm – 28 January, 2 pm
- February offer round 2: 3 February, 3 pm – 4 February, 2 pm
- February offer round 3: 10 February, 2 pm – 11 February, 2 pm
Please see VTAC Website for more information
Change of Preference pathways
Here at Federation, we’re about your future. Not your ATAR.
If you’re ready to study and have a course in mind, we’ll help you find the right pathway to get you there.
Why put Federation first
Change of Preference FAQs
Yes, you can. You can reorder, add or delete your VTAC course preferences during the Change of Preference period and make as many changes as you like while it’s open.
Change of Preference are periods of time after you've submitted your VTAC application when you can update your course preferences. It opens between offer rounds and closes temporarily when universities and TAFEs make their selections. After each offer round, it reopens for updates.
The order of your course preferences plays a key role in the university offer that you’ll receive. You’ll only get an offer for the highest eligible course in your list, so it’s important that you put the course you want to study most at the top.
If you don’t have an ATAR, we offer alternative entry pathways through the FAST program or TAFE pathways. Contact our support team to explore your options and find the best pathway for you.
If you are completing or have completed the VCE Vocational Major (VM), it is encouraged that you apply for an Early Offer in Federation Access Studies (FAST) as an alternative pathway to an approved degree.
You can reach out to our support team for guidance on updating your preferences or planning your degree. Contact us via phone, online, or visit us on campus for personalised support.
Yes, we do. Every student has a unique background and that’s why we offer a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) designed to level the playing field. If eligible, SEAS can increase your selection rank for your preferred courses. We also provide a range of scholarships and grants to help with everything from books and laptops to general living expenses. Explore your options and find out what you’re eligible for here.
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