Aspire Academic Impact
You're already on your way. Now get in early with your Year 11 results.
Aspire Academic Impact allows Year 12 students to leverage their Year 11 results to secure an early conditional offer into a wide range of undergraduate courses at La Trobe – no ATAR required.
What's Aspire Academic Impact?
Aspire Academic Impact is a great option for Year 12 students who are looking to lock in their future by securing a spot in their dream course at La Trobe.
Instead of your ATAR, we'll use your performance in Year 11 to secure you an early conditional offer into a range of courses at La Trobe. It’s the perfect way to take the stress out of Year 12.
Register for our Aspire Early Offer Program Webinar to learn more
5:00 PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Who can apply?
Aspire Academic Impact is open to current Year 12 students who are an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.
It’s a requirement of your conditional offer that you successfully complete Year 12 and meet the minimum subject requirements and any other course prerequisites.
What university courses can I apply for?
With Aspire Academic Impact, you can apply for a wide range of Bachelor degrees, Associate Degrees and Diplomas.
Early conditional offer
Skip the stress of Year 12 with an early conditional offer at La Trobe.
Get into uni early
Use your Year 11 results to secure a spot in your dream course.
Study Support
Get access to exclusive study support resources, like a ATARNotes + subscription, to help you prepare for exams.
Indigenous student support
Gain additional benefits through the RISE program.
Before Aspire, I didn’t know what I wanted to study, but after getting my application and being successful with it, I had my heart set on education. I got my early conditional offer and I was a lot calmer going into my exams and a lot more confident.
How to apply
Follow these steps to get into your dream course with Aspire.
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Get your Year 11 results
We'll need to get all your Year 11 results, so please provide us with your official school report* from both Semester 1 and 2.It’s best to attach your supporting documents when submitting your application. You may be able to email your documents to aspiredocuments@latrobe.edu.au with 'Aspire Academic Impact' and your full name in the subject line of your email, but we recommend including these in your application.
* Kindly submit a scanned copy or PDF of your official Semester 1 and Semester 2 school reports. These must be the complete results issued by your school. Partial screenshots of your report will not be accepted.
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Complete the School Endorsement form
Download and provide your Year 11 or VCE coordinator with a copy of the School endorsement form [DOCX 53.9 KB]. Ask them to complete their section.
Once they have filled out the form, email a copy to the university at aspiredocuments@latrobe.edu.au and make sure you write 'Aspire Academic Impact' and your full name in the subject line of your email.
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Submit your application form
Complete the online Aspire Academic Impact application form. You can nominate up to three course preferences you'd like to be considered for.
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Wait for the conditional offer
Once you’ve submitted your application and all supporting documents, you’ll receive an outcome from mid-September.
If you are successful, you'll receive an early conditional offer that assures you'll have a place here at La Trobe in your preferred course or into an alternate course or pathway.VTAC main round offers
We will formalise your Aspire Academic Impact early conditional offer with confirmation of your completed VCE, IB, interstate Year 12 qualification.
VCE Year 12 students must have their Aspire course listed as their first eligible course. You must also meet all course prerequisites, including completing Year 12, confirmation of your endorsement, and required Year 11 results.The offer you receive from VTAC/UAC will be for the course listed highest on your preference list, assuming you've met all the admission criteria.
Remember, your Aspire offer will only be available in the first round of offers.
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Complete Succeeding at University
After you enrol in your course, you are required to complete the Succeeding at University short course prior to census date. This will take you around five hours to complete.
This short course has been designed by our academics to provide the skills you’ll need to succeed at university. It covers how the University works, approaching your assessments through a critical thinking lens, and an overview of academic referencing and other key skills for success.
Talk to us
FAQs
Yes, Aspire Academic Impact (previously Year 11 Conditional Entry) is for students who achieved good academic results in Year 11.
For Aspire Academic Impact students will need to submit their Year 11 school reports from Semester 1 and Semester 2 and a school endorsement form of academic achievement and other essential skills.
Your Year 11 academic transcript needs to be submitted at the time of application. The School endorsement form can be uploaded by the student at time of application or may be emailed by your school directly to La Trobe. Schools or students can email them to aspiredocuments@latrobe.edu.au.
You'll select from a range of eligible undergraduate courses at La Trobe.
Yes, if you have met the conditions of your Aspire offer and your course allows deferral, as some courses do not allow deferral.