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How and when to apply for SUN

Applying for SUN is easy. Follow the below steps, and ensure you have your parental and school consent, and you'll be starting uni before you know it.

Before you apply

Follow these simple steps to ensure you are prepared for the SUN program:

  1. Discuss your interest in SUN with your school Careers Officer, Year Level Coordinator or Guidance Officer and your parents/guardian.
  2. Read through the SUN Guidelines to make sure you are aware of what is involved with studying SUN.
  3. Decide on which unit you would like to complete by choosing from the list of available units in the SUN brochure. If you are unsure or need guidance on choosing your unit, our SUN team are here to help. Send us an email with the course you are interested in studying and when you wish to get started.

What you need for your application

To submit your application, you'll need your:

Term and Application Dates

Term 1

Term Date: Monday, 6 March 2023 – Friday, 2 June 2023

SUN Application Due Date: Monday, 20 February 2023 

Term 2

Term Date: Monday, 10 July 2023 – Friday, 6 October 2023

SUN Application Due Date: Monday, 19 June 2023

Term 3

Term Date: Monday, 6 November 2023 – Friday, 9 February 2024

SUN Application Due Date: Friday, 13 October 2023

Apply for SUN

If you're ready to apply to start SUN in high school, use the Apply Now button to apply. You can submit your application and all supporting documents online.

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Explore more about SUN

Download our SUN Guide

Find out more about SUN including which units are available to study in our SUN Guide.

SUN in Your State

You may be eligible for credit towards your high school certificate or ATAR after completing SUN units. Explore what is available in your state.

Study After SUN

Learn more about the Direct Entry process with CQUniversity. What it is, which courses are eligible, and how you can apply.