What are the Deakin Engagement and Access Program activities?

The program caters for Year 9 - 12 students and includes:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) workshops - informing Year 12 students of the processes they can use to improve their chances of gaining a university place

• Deakin Experience Day - providing the opportunity for Year 10 students to spend a day at one of Deakin’s campuses. Transport is provided and schools can select from a range of academic enrichment and information activities to suit students’ needs

• engagement with parents - informing families of the benefits of higher education and options for study at parent information nights and other events

• academic enrichment - delivering tailored activities that integrate with the secondary curriculum that inspire and prepare students for university entry

• school alumni connections - supporting schools to inspire and encourage existing students by connecting them with past students who are studying at Deakin University

• Student panel sessions - In these sessions, Year 9 students engage with current university students and participate in a range of small group activities 

• VCE Help Study Skills Seminar - Deakin University has established a partnership with VCE Help to provide Study Skills Seminars in DEAP partner schools