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Applying through REEP
Regional Education Entry Program
An alternative entry scheme to UB for regional and rural VCE students.
The University of Ballarat is dedicated to increasing the participation rates in higher education of students from rural and regional areas.
REEP enables secondary students to apply for guaranteed entry into one of UB's higher education degree programs. When students apply through REEP, they are assessed on their demonstrated motivation to succeed and their contributions to their school and community, not just their ATAR.
Current Year 12 students apply for an early provisional offer. The application and selection timeline ensures that successful applicants will receive a provisional offer in time for the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) Change of Preference period in December.
Some key points:
- REEP is available for UB higher education undergraduate degree programs which are listed as eligible for REEP in the 2014 VTAC guide. A full list of these eligible programs can be viewed at this link: REEP eligible degree programs 2014
- Applicants must apply for their UB REEP program as one of their 12 VTAC preferences and also make an application under Category 6 of the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
- UB no longer requires applicants to complete a separate application form; the REEP application can be made at the same time and at the same website as VTAC preferences and SEAS applications; www.vtac.edu.au
- REEP is available for one degree program only. We will welcome your application for additional UB courses as part of your 12 VTAC preferences.
- Applications open with VTAC and SEAS applications on Monday 5th of August, 2013.
- Provisional offers to successful candidates will be made in late November 2013.
3. Who is eligible for REEP?
Candidates must be enrolled as a current VCE student (or interstate equivalent) in one of the nominated schools or colleges in the following regions: Central Highlands, Wimmera, Loddon Mallee, Barwon, Western District, Hume & Gippsland. The scheme is also open to regional students from nominated schools in the Melbourne metropolitan area and NSW.
A full list of eligible schools is available at REEP eligible secondary schools and colleges 2013-2014
4. What are the Selection Criteria?
REEP applicants will be selected for a provisional offer by the appropriate UB Selection Officer based on the following selection criteria:
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Demonstrated motivation to succeed in the UB degree program of the applicant's choice;
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Contributions to the applicant's school and community, in particular activities related to their program of choice
To receive their official offer through VTAC at Round 1 in January 2014, applicants with a provisional offer must have:
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Successfully completed the appropriate prerequisites and extra requirements;
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Achieved the minimum ATAR for their REEP program (Minimum Required ATARs for REEP 2013-2014)
The number of REEP places available per UB program will vary and depend upon demand and applicant suitability. This quota is at the University's discretion and the decision of the UB Selection Officer will be final.
Please visit the following link for the full Selection and Administration Guidelines for REEP 2013-2014: Selection and Administration Guidelines 2013-2014
5. What are the benefits of REEP?
REEP allows applicants to be considered with regard to their motivation to succeed rather than being assessed only on their ATAR. In addition, due to the timeline of REEP, applicants will be notified of the outcome in writing by late November. The early provisional offer enables applicants to make a start on preparation for life and study at the University. Applicants who do not receive a provisional offer are informed in time for them to fully consider their options at change of preference.
Successful applicants will receive an early provisional offer; an official offer at VTAC Round 1 will be made on the condition that they meet the prerequisites and entry requirements of their chosen degree program and the minimum required ATAR.
6. When do applications open for 2013-2014?
Applications open at the same time as VTAC and SEAS applications on Monday 5th August and close on Tuesday, 8th October.
Frequently asked questions can be viewed at REEP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or contact the University of Ballarat on 1300 BALLARAT (1300 225 527) or info@ballarat.edu.au