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And we'll support you every step of the way.
Flinders is SA’s #1 university for student support.*
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Put Flinders first to find your Fearless.
You've made the right choice with Flinders, nice one! And we’ll support you every step of the way.
If you have any questions about your application, the order of your preferences, what pathways are available or just want to chat about your future, get in touch, one of our friendly team can talk to you about your options.
It’s an exciting time waiting for the main offer round.
Offers will be emailed by SATAC on Friday 15 Jan between 9am-5pm.
Make sure to check your emails (and junk folder) and contact us with any questions you may have.
Guaranteed Entry
If you achieve an ATAR equal or above the published guaranteed entry selection rank (and you meet course prerequisites) you will be guaranteed a place at Flinders. We offer guaranteed entry for most courses.
When applying, make sure you select Flinders courses first in your preferences and you will be offered a place in the highest Flinders course preference that you are eligible for.
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
Monday
4 August 2025
Applications open for Semester 1 2026.
Tuesday
30 September 2025
SATAC fee increase for applications
DECEMBER - JANUARY
Monday
15 December 2025
Year 12 SACE results
Monday
5 January 2026
Semester 1 Change of preference deadline
Thursday
15 January 2026
First round offers for Season 1 2026 for Year 12s.
FEBRUARY
February –
March 2026
Offers will continue to be made.
Monday
23 February 2026
Orientation week.
MARCH - APRIL
Monday
2 March 2026
Semester 1 starts.
Friday
13 March 2026
Last day to enrol.
Friday
3 April 2026
Semester 1 census date.
Year 12 Taster Days
Join our Year 12 Taster Days. They're designed for you to get a taste of the study area you're interested in at Flinders. You will have the opportunity to speak to teachers, learn from current students, enjoy a free lunch and work in and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. Please note: These are events are for students currently in Year 12 in 2025.
University preferences and offers FAQs
To change your preferences on your SATAC application, you need to log back in to your application via the SATAC website and alter your preferences in the relevant section and make sure you select 'save'. View our Change of Preference video for more information.
An offer round is when you are notified by SATAC with a formal offer to study. Don’t be alarmed if you don’t receive an offer. Please contact 1300 354 633 or askflinders@flinders.edu.au for advice.
Semester 1 2025 applications are now open. View key dates and offer round dates via SATAC.
If your application to study at Flinders University is successful, you will receive an email with your offer letter from SATAC on behalf of Flinders. If you have received an offer to your first preference, this will automatically be accepted on your behalf in your SATAC application. You will still need to formally accept the offer with Flinders. It is important to read your offer letter carefully as it contains important information about how to accept your offer and may include an enrolment deadline to secure your place in your course.
To formally accept your offer, you need to:
- Log in to the Student System.
- Select the ‘My Offers’ tab.
- Click on the ‘View/Respond to my Offer’ link on the left hand menu.
- The ‘My Applications’ window will display all offers awaiting a response.
- Click on ‘Respond’ for the offer you wish to accept.
It is important to read your offer letter carefully as it contains important information about how to accept your offer and may include an enrolment deadline to secure your place in your course.
Once you receive an offer it’s a great time to look into our range of scholarships available to Flinders students.
You will only receive one offer in each offer round.
If you are offered a 2nd to 6th preference course SATAC we will accept the offer on your behalf. To secure your place, you are required to formally accept in the Flinders system and enrol in your course as per the instructions in your offer letter. You will still be considered for your higher preference(s) in future offer rounds if you are eligible. Chat to one of our student advisers over the phone (1300 354 633), via the live chat function on this page or come in for book a chat. You can also email us at askflinders@flinders.edu.au for advice.
Provided you formally accept your offer in the Flinders system and do not proceed to the enrolment stage, your offer will be deferred on your behalf. However if you receive a Flinders offer to one of the following courses, you will be required to either Accept and Enrol or Defer by a deadline as stated in your offer letter to secure your place in the course. Please read your offer letter carefully.
- Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine (SATAC code: 214941)
- Bachelor of Paramedicine (Regional External Program) (SATAC code: 224327)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (SATAC code: 244581)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (Regional Placement) (SATAC code: 244583)
- TAFE SA dual offers
- One-year honours
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diploma in Aged Care and Disability Support
- Diploma of Digital Technologies
- Diploma in Sports Management
For more information visit our deferment page.
Follow the instructions in your offer letter from SATAC to activate your Flinders account which will allow you to begin your enrolment immediately via your student system.
If you started studying a degree at Flinders and decided that it wasn’t for you, you can apply to transfer to selected Flinders degrees via internal transfer. In March and April, Flinders will offer drop-in advice sessions on changing your course. Contact us on 1300 354 633 for assistance.
As a current Flinders student, you can also contact the Careers and Employability Service at: careers@flinders.edu.au to discuss your career options.
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