Deakin Guaranteed ATAR frequently asked questions

It provides a tangible reduction in the published ATAR for eligible students, making it easier to secure an offer. Knowing your guaranteed ATAR upfront can also reduce exam stress and provide more certainty about your future.

No. Check the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR for each campus on the course page.

It’s based on your original, unadjusted ATAR before any equity adjustments. You’ll get this ATAR when your results are first released. If you faced challenges during your studies, we encourage you to submit an application for equity schemes (formerly SEAS) and scholarships. Your potential ranking adjustment could be the difference between receiving an offer or missing out.

The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR offers eligible students guaranteed admission to a Deakin course at a lower ATAR that's published upfront. For example, if the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR for your ideal course is 65 and you receive an ATAR of at least 65 (without adjustments) and meet the eligibility requirements, you're guaranteed to receive an offer.

Equity schemes (formerly SEAS) and scholarships compensate for educational disadvantage by increasing your selection rank for the courses you’re applying for. For example, if you receive an ATAR of 63 and you need an adjusted ATAR of 67 for your ideal course, then your ATAR boost through equity schemes and scholarships could be enough to secure you an offer.

Yes. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for one or both. As long as you remain opted-in for the ‘personal information and location’ category in your VTAC application, you’ll be automatically considered for the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR. We also encourage you to apply for equity schemes (formerly SEAS) and scholarships, as these may apply to courses that don’t offer a Deakin Guaranteed ATAR.

To do this, simply submit a VTAC application for your preferred Deakin courses, along with an equity schemes and scholarships application, and we’ll take care of the rest.

The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR is open to students completing Year 12 who meet course entry requirements and are from an under-represented cohort. Eligibility conditions are clearly outlined, so you know what you’re working towards.

Check the entrance requirements on the relevant Deakin course page.

Enter your postcode in the equity schemes calculator to confirm regional or remote eligibility. Regional applicants just need to apply for their chosen courses through VTAC and remain opted-in for the ‘personal information and location’ category.

If you completed Year 12 at one of the schools identified as under-represented in higher education, you’re eligible.

You may still be eligible for other equity schemes. We encourage you to apply as these adjustments could make the difference between receiving an offer or missing out.

Apply through your VTAC account like any undergraduate course. Make sure you remain opted-in for the ‘personal information and location’ category in equity schemes (formerly SEAS) and scholarships so you’re automatically considered for the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR. Deakin experts are available to answer questions.

You receive one offer per round for the highest preference you’re eligible for, so list courses in the order you want to study them.

No. You’re automatically considered for the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR as long as you remain opted-in for the ‘personal information and location’ category.

Round 1 offers for the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR are released in December and January. Subsequent rounds may apply if there are still places available. Bookmark our key dates page.