Adjustment points may give you entry into an undergraduate degree at Avondale when added to your ATAR. Such factors include living or attending school in a particular area, educational or other disadvantages, and elite sporting. Adjustment factors support Avondale’s commitment to educating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous applicants who do not attain the minimum ATAR for entry into an undergraduate course at Avondale may gain admission with adjustment points.

We understand that some factors may have hindered your ATAR result. In certain circumstances, we use adjustment factors, which are additional points (formally referred to as bonus points) added to your ATAR to derive your selection rank for entry into your chosen course. The circumstances are:

You could receive up to 10 adjustment points where any of these factors apply to you.

If you have completed any tertiary studies, credit from those studies may make you eligible for entry into our higher education degrees. If not, you might consider applying for a course with a lower entry requirement.

For example, if you complete the Diploma of Business, it is then a direct entry into Bachelor of Business and also equivalent to the first year of the bachelor course so you are fast-tracked into your second year.

Early Entry is our early offer program that looks at the results you achieved in Year 11, along with your own unique skills, rather than your ATAR.

To be eligible for Early Entry in 2025, you must be:

Simply provide evidence of your Year 11 final year results and upload them in your application. Submit your Early Entry application.

If you haven't met the standard academic entry requirements, entrance exams offer an alternative pathway to university study. These assessments evaluate your readiness for tertiary education, providing an opportunity to gain admission into courses aligned with your skills and aspirations.

Avondale University accepts several entrance exams, including uniTEST, the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA), and the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). These tests are suitable for recent school leavers, mature-age applicants, and others seeking flexible entry options.

For comprehensive information on each exam, including eligibility criteria, test content, and application procedures, please visit our Entrance Exams page.

A direct pathway to undergraduate studies at Avondale - you could start your degree after one semester and your completed units may apply as credit towards a degree.

Avondale is currently offering a full-fee scholarship covering three (3) nominated units for prospective students who do not meet the standard entry requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Successfully completing the three nominated units will qualify for entry to a bachelor’s degree.