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Charles Sturt Direct Entry Program

Have you been out of study for a while but dream of pursuing a university degree? Thinking about a career change or wanting to upskill? Our Charles Sturt Direct Entry Program will help you take the first step toward fulfilling your aspirations. Our fully-funded, five-day intensive program is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to embark on your tertiary education journey.

During the program, you'll explore various career opportunities and study pathways in a supportive and inclusive environment on one of our welcoming campuses. Successfully complete the intensive program and you'll get direct entry into one of our relevant degrees. If you’re not successful, that’s no problem. We can get you started with a university preparation course.

At Charles Sturt, we believe university is for everyone, regardless of your background or previous experience. We're here to open the door and support you every step of the way. Plus, this program is completely free. We'll take care of your travel, accommodation, and meals for the duration of your stay.

For our courses commencing in Session 2, 2025 and Session 1, 2026, intensives will be offered:

  • From June 23-27 on our Port Macquarie campus.
  • In November/December, with exact dates and locations of our online and on-campus events to be confirmed.

Courses offered after successful completion of the Charles Sturt Direct Entry Program

Eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must be 19 years or over at time of attendance or have completed Year 12 study (or equivalent) prior to 2025.
  • Applicants must also fit into at least one of the following categories:
    • Live in regional and remote Australia.
    • Be from low socioeconomic status (low SES) backgrounds.
    • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
  • Current Year 12 students are ineligible to apply.
  • Not limited to NSW residents. Applicants from outside of NSW and ACT enrolling in on-campus study may be eligible to attend an on-campus event. An online program will be provided for those residents outside the Charles Sturt University campuses footprint planning to study online.