Adjustment Schemes

CQU considers a number of adjustment factors to calculate selection ranks for undergraduate applications that may apply to you.

Adjustment Schemes for Undergraduate Applicants

Adjustment factors that CQUniversity take into consideration when assessing an applicant’s Selection Rank are regional or equity-based.

These schemes apply to all undergraduate courses except for CQU's Bachelor of Education courses.

Additional schemes are also available to Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) (CM17) applicants as outlined on our dedicated webpage.

Regional Adjustment Factor Scheme

The regional adjustment factors scheme recognises that applicants from regional and remote Australia may not always have the same opportunities as applicants from capital cities. Therefore, all eligible applicants applying through Tertiary Admissions Centres (QTAC and UAC) from non-metropolitan areas with a preference for CQUniversity will receive an automatic adjustment equivalent to two ATAR positions or two selection rank improvements.

Regional Adjustment Factors are awarded automatically if you reside or attend a school in a region classified as 'inner regional', 'outer regional', 'Remote' or 'Very Remote' under the Australian Standard Geographical Remoteness Classification (ASGC) when you apply for a degree program at CQUniversity.

Equity Schemes

CQUniversity’s Equity Schemes are designed for prospective students who may have experienced difficult circumstances that have adversely impacted previous or current studies. To be considered for an equity scheme, you will need to apply individually to the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC or UAC) for a confidential assessment of your circumstances by a Specialist Assessor.

Adjustment Scheme Caps

Overall adjustments are capped at a maximum of 10 selection rank improvements from these schemes. Please note the total adjustments an applicant is eligible to receive for Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) (CM17) is capped at 5 selection rank improvements for all eligible adjustment schemes.