Change of Preference

What is Change of Preference?

Change of Preference periods let applicants update their VTAC course list by reordering, adding, or removing courses. We understand that the process of choosing a course may be overwhelming and we are here to help.

Remember that there are multiple rounds of offers and the first is this December after you receive your ATAR result.

Tips for Changing Your Course Preferences

Change of Preference periods let applicants update their VTAC course list by reordering, adding, or removing courses. Change of preference is closed during each selection period (just before each offer round) but is open at all other times. For more information, check the VTAC dates and fees page.

How to Change Your Preference

VTAC Provides a helpful step-by-step process on how to change your preference.

Put Your Dream Course as #1

Enter at least 1 course (up to 8 courses) in your order of preference. You will only receive one offer, based on your highest eligible preference.

CMI Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling

Course code: 8880210042

Be mindful of deadlines

Fees may change depending on when you submit your application. Change of Preference dates may also vary per state so be sure to check the VTAC dates and fees page.

Book a consultation

You can speak directly to a Student Services Officer and ask about your pathway options or how to apply for your course. Book a consolation here.

Who Can Apply?

If you identify with any of the statements below, you CAN apply through our portal:

  • International Y12 student applying to CMI ONLY
  • International mature-aged student applying to CMI ONLY

If you don't identify with either of these statements, you may need to apply through VTAC.

Got any questions? Talk to us: [email protected]

If you identify with any of the statements below, you CAN apply through our portal:

  • Domestic Y12 student applying to CMI ONLY
  • Domestic mature-aged student applying to CMI ONLY

If you don't identify with either of these statements, you may need to apply through VTAC.

Got any questions? Talk to us: [email protected]

If you identify with any of the statements below, you MUST apply through VTAC:

  • Domestic Y12 student applying to CMI and other schools
  • International Y12 student applying to CMI and other schools
  • Domestic mature-aged student applying to CMI and other schools

See VTAC's website here for applicant eligibility criteria.

You can find our Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling (8880210042) course page here. VTAC application dates are a bit different from our direct portal and VTAC fees apply, so more information can found be found here.

Remember: make Cairnmillar your #1 preference for a better chance of getting to study with us.

Book a Consultation

Speak directly to a Student Services Officer and ask about your pathway options.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Cairnmillar Institute acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

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