Change of Preference
It's not how you did. It's what you do next. Changing your course preferences? Put Federation first.
How we can help during Change of Preference
Our team is ready to answer your questions. Get in touch by phone, book a consultation, or drop by campus.
1800 333 864
9 am - 5 pm, monday to Friday. Check out our extended Change of Preference contact centre hours below.
9 am - 5 pm, monday to Friday. Check out our extended Change of Preference contact centre hours below.
Access dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support and advice during Change of Preference.
If you're ready to change your preferences you can, through the VTAC website.
Extended contact centre hours
Thursday 12 December 2024: 7 am – 7 pm
Friday 13 December 2024: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday 14 December 2024: 8 am – 12 pm
Monday 23 December 2024: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday 24 December 2025: 8 am – 4 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
You can apply for up to eight courses, ranked in order of preference. Here’s how to update your VTAC course preferences during the Change of Preference period:
Step 1
Step 2
Access your current course preferences from your homepage or the Course Application section.
Step 3
Reorder, add or remove courses based on your updated preferences. Arrange your courses as your wishlist, with the course you want to study most at the top.
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
We're here to guide you through your change of preference.
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.
Change of Preference will be open during these VTAC offer rounds.
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.
Get your foot in the door with our accessible-entry degrees. Transfer to your preferred degree in the second year.
FAST is a single-semester course that prepares you for university, with guaranteed entry into an undergraduate degree.
Our TAFE pathways allow you to earn credit towards your undergraduate degree while building valuable skills.
Why put Federation first
Top 200
young universities ranked worldwide.
#1
in Victoria for starting salary (undergraduate).
5 stars
and #1 in Victoria for undergraduate student support.
80%
of our undergraduate students were in full-time employment 4-6 months after course completion.
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