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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 the SUN Guidelines to ensure you know what is involved with studying SUN.
  3. Decide which unit you want to complete by choosing from the available units listed on our SUN units webpage. If you are unsure or would like some guidance on choosing your unit, our SUN team is here to help - email us with the course you are interested in studying and when you'd like to get started.

What You Need for Your Application

As part of your application, you'll need to include the following:

  • your Learner Unique Identifier (LUI)
  • your signed Start Uni Now Authorisation Form. Please note that forms with typed signatures are not accepted.
  • a copy of your most recent semester (or term) school report card, issued by your school, showing that you're passing all subjects and achieving an average B (HA) grade.  Please note that interim report cards, Track Ed profiles or percentage results cannot be accepted.

If you're undertaking a non-standard curriculum via home-schooling, you will need to provide the following:

  • Evidence of home school registration; 
  • Evidence of completion of any external study such as VET qualifications, Open University study, or online courses; 
  • A written statement outlining your career aspirations and how the SUN unit you're applying for will assist you in achieving this.

You'll also be required to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test (a Unique Student Identifier is required to complete this test).

If you're undertaking a non-standard curriculum such as Steiner Education, Big Picture, or Australian Christian Education, you will need to provide the following:

  • Evidence of completion of school-based study (i.e. report card); 
  • Evidence of completion of any external study such as VET qualifications, Open University study, or online courses);
  • A written statement outlining your career aspirations and how the SUN unit you're applying for will assist you in achieving this.

You'll also be required to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test (a Unique Student Identifier is required to complete this test).

How to Apply

Ready to apply? 

Submit your application directly to CQU via our Apply Online portal. 

As part of your application, you'll need to attach your signed Start Uni Now Authorisation Form and a copy of your most recent school report card. Without these, your application cannot be assessed. 

Term and Application Dates

Term 1 2025

Term date: Monday 10 March 2025 – Friday 6 June 2025

SUN application due date: Monday 17 February 2025

Term 2 2025

Term date: Monday 14 July 2025 - Friday 10 October 2025

SUN application due date: Monday 23 June 2025

Term 3 2025

Term date: Monday 10 November 2025 - 13 February 2026

SUN application due date: Monday 20 October 2025

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

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Study After SUN

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