Year 12 Results and University Applications

Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES):

• Contains your University Aggregate and ATAR
• Available for digital download from your SACE Students Online account

Selection Rank vs ATAR:

• Selection Rank = ATAR + any adjustment factors
• Published university cut-off scores usually refer to Selection Rank, not ATAR
• For more information: Understanding your Tertiary Entrance Statement – SATAC

Flinders University - Future Students Team

• Available 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (ACDT) every business day
• Phone: 1300 354 633
• Email: askFlinders@flinders.edu.au
• Online chat available during business hours: Book a chat - Flinders University

Adelaide University – Future Student Enquiries Team

• Available 9.00 am to 4.45 pm (ACDT) every business day
• Phone: (08) 7420 5115
• Enquire

Note: During the December results period, both universities typically extend their support hours. Check their websites for holiday period availability.

Critical deadlines for 2027 study:

• Tuesday 1 December 2026: Equal consideration deadline for Semester 1 courses - applications must be submitted and paid for by this date
• Wednesday 6 January 2027: Change of preference deadline for Semester 1

How to change preferences:

1. Go to www.satac.edu.au
2. Click University Undergraduate → My Application
3. Select Manage My Application → Change of Preference
4. Important: SAVE your changes before submitting

Interstate Key Dates:

• Each interstate Tertiary Admission Centre has their own offer round and key dates. Please check the relevant websites for those details. 

Key principles:

• List preferences in order of YOUR choice, not by cut-off scores
• Keep your dream course as #1 - selection ranks vary each year
• Include a "safety net" 6th preference you'd be happy to accept
• Consider pathway courses or Foundation programs
• Remember: Universities make some course offers based on subject performance or best 3 grades

Alternative pathways:

• TAFE courses that lead to university
• Foundation Studies courses

First Round with Results - Thursday 14 January 2027

Check your SATAC account and emails by 9.00 am

How Offers Work

Domestic students:

• Receive ONE offer for your highest available preference
• First preference offers are automatically accepted
• Lower preference offers require your response
• Options: Accept, or Accept but consider for higher preference

International students:

• Receive offers by email after results week
• May receive multiple offers
• Respond directly to universities

Subsequent Rounds for 2027

• Thursday 28 January 2027: Second January offer round
• Thursday 4 February 2027: Regular offer rounds begin
• Ongoing: Every Tuesday and Thursday until 11 March 2027 (last offer round for Semester 1)
• Universities may contact you directly if places become available

For more information and key dates: 

Visit SATAC Undergraduate Key Dates

When: Late January/Early February 2027

• Online enrolment expected
• Campus attendance may be required for pre-enrolment talks and counselling
• Tip: Enrol early as popular time slots fill quickly

Keep your dream course as first preference

Regularly check the email linked to your SATAC application

Contact university admissions if you don't receive offers after 28 January 2027