Our goal to expand access to education is underpinned by our values and Deakin’s guiding strategic plan. Our programs and activities aim to nurture students from the very start of their university journey through to graduation.
Deakin’s strategy Deakin 2030: Ideas to Impact further strives to enable greater access to higher education for aspiring, talented students from all backgrounds. Additionally, our Education and Employability Guiding Plan prioritises a student experience that optimises entry and participation for diverse learners and will provide tailored support to promote student success.
Our equity initiatives are funded by the Australian Government's Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) and aim to build on Deakin’s inclusive and welcoming culture. We promote access to higher education and encourage pathways into undergraduate courses for students who have a low socio-economic status, or are from a regional, remote or Indigenous background. Our HEPPP projects are designed in collaboration with teams of academic and professional staff. Deakin’s HEPPP-funded activities include services such as self-directed learning, library help, peer support communities and tailored one-on-one assistance.
HEPPP at Deakin is a mix of established evidence-based programs and innovative new projects. We have a range of activities that help nurture prospective students from the very start of their university journey. Our initiatives include:
University should be an opportunity available to everyone. The Deakin Engagement and Access Program (DEAP) works with students to break down socio-economic barriers in accessing education, and helps to build aspiration and confidence to support them in making decisions about their future educational and career pathways.
If something happens during your studies that changes your circumstances or makes it difficult to complete your studies, special consideration is available to acknowledge the obstacles you’ve overcome while preparing for uni. VTAC’s Special Entry Access Scheme adjusts your rank based on your level of consideration and allows you to still achieve your study goals despite the challenges you’ve faced.
The Indigenous Access Scheme recognises the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and looks beyond their ATAR and academic results to provide them an offer to study at Deakin. We consider all the skills, experience and community work that make students unique, and support them every step of the way.
No matter where you live, you can be rewarded for your hard work sooner with the Deakin Regional Access Scheme. We look beyond your ATAR at the skills, experience and achievements that make you unique and prepare you for university, meaning you could receive an early, conditional offer sooner than your peers.
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