Explore your post-high school opportunities and improve your HSC study skills with our Year 12 Future Me program. You'll learn about university pathways, finance and about UOW's Early Admission process.
Future Me
Program overview
In 2027, the program will run after-school for five weeks during Term 1 at our Wollongong, Liverpool, Shoalhaven and Country University Centre locations, as well as our online program.
The Bega Valley and Eurobodalla program will commence in Term 2 in 2027.
Students attend weekly 90-minute sessions online or at their local UOW or CUC campus. In these sessions, student will learn about pathways to university, connect with peers, and hone their skills ready for Early Admission. Students who complete the program and apply for UOW Early Admission will be flagged with UOW Admissions, as well as:
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Skills development
Up to nine hours of skills development under the guidance of mentors who are current UOW staff and students with experience in navigating the HSC/IB, university life and post-school decision-making. Students who complete the Future Me Program, accept their offer and enrol at UOW will be flagged for a paid casual position as a UOW Student Ambassador.
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Application assistance
Assistance navigating and preparing for your UOW Early Admission and Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) online applications.
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Post-high school options
Mentoring to explore post-high school options, including higher education and pathways options, based on your Year 12 academic performance.
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Accommodation options
Accommodation priority is given to students who have completed the program, as well as assistance understanding UOW Accommodation options, living out-of-home considerations and opportunities and financial considerations when becoming a university student.
Who can apply
We invite current Year 12 students attending an Australian High School to apply. Students must be completing the HSC, IB, Big Picture Learning Credential or an interstate equivalent.
Please note that some delivery locations and sessions will have limited capacity, so student applications that meet any of the following criteria will be prioritised:
- Completing the HSC in a rural or remote area
- Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- On a permanent humanitarian visa or have refugee status
- Currently experiencing financial hardship, disability/mental or physical health condition or social disadvantage that have impacted your studies
Dates and Times
Five-week program for Term 1 will commence the week beginning Monday, 8 March 2027. This program will run at UOW Wollongong, Liverpool, Shoalhaven and select CUC (Country University Centre) campuses, as well as online-only sessions.
Regional program for Term 2 at UOW Bega Valley and Eurobodalla campuses will commence the week beginning Monday, 17 May 2027.
You will be able to choose your location in the application.
How to apply
Applications will open on Monday, 9 November 2026.
Cost
The Year 12 Future Me Program is free for all participating students offered a place in the program.
I enjoyed learning all about the different pathways, and different opportunities UOW has to offer. The mentors were also great! Informative, friendly, and made sure the sessions were entertaining.