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[Print-friendly version] START QUT START QUT offers a ‘real taste’ of university to Year 12 students. Students enrolled in the START QUT program attend the same classes as current QUT students. Passing two START QUT subjects gives guaranteed entry to some QUT courses. I attended all the career expos and talked with lots of people. But my choice was made much easier after I had completed the START QUT program, which helped with the transition between high school and university. Stacey Jackson START QUT Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws About the program START QUT is an enhanced studies program that offers university experience and preferential entry for Year 12 students undertaking the Queensland Certificate of Education, NSW High School Certificate, International Baccalaureate and/or Accelerated Christian Education (or equivalent) programs. Benefits Year 12 students study university units in the same classes as current QUT students, and at the same time improve their preparation for university. Allows students who pass two units (grade of 4 or above, 7 being the highest) to gain admission to selected QUT courses and start studies in Semester 1, following completion of Year 12. Successful START QUT students may receive academic credit for up to two units (24 credit points) towards an entry course for related units, which has the potential to reduce future debt. Eligibility Students who would like to participate in the program during Year 12 must be recommended by their school and have parent/guardian support. The program is open to Year 12 students undertaking the Queensland Certificate of Education, NSW High School Certificate, International Baccalaureate and/or Accelerated Christian Education (or equivalent) programs. Students need to display grades of a B average or above and be capable of undertaking the study successfully in addition to their current workload. Closing date Applications for 2009 will close on 31 October 2008. How to apply Applicants must complete an Expression of Interest Form (EIF) and return to QUT Student Business Services by the closing date. Students should receive an acknowledgement letter within 10 working days of all documentation being received. Your application must be sent by your school START QUT contact to ensure that all required documentation and permission/signatures have been provided. Applications without the student's Learning Unique Identifier (LUI) number will not be accepted. The new application will be available to download when applications open. Information Kit The following information kits provide answers to some of our frequently asked questions as well as lists of the units on offer and the courses available as part of the START QUT guarantee. 2008 General Information Kit (PDF, 146KB) 2008 Information Kit for Guidance Officers (PDF, 88KB) For further information contact Student Recruitment and Promotions, on phone 07 3138 3181 or email schoolinfo@qut.com School visits QUT staff may be able to visit your school if there are significant numbers (more than 10) of students interested in knowing more about START QUT. For further information contact Student Recruitment and Promotions, on phone 07 3138 3181 or email schoolinfo@qut.com Contacts Student Recruitment and Promotions Email: schoolinfo@qut.com Phone: 07 07 3138 3181 Fax: 07 3138 3984 Location and postal address: Level 5, F Block Victoria Park Road KELVIN GROVE QLD 4059 I chose to study at QUT as I had a great opportunity to experience university while I was still at school in Year 12. The START QUT program definitely helped me with the transition from school to full-time university. Julian Beaumont START QUT Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Information Technology