UAC October Round 2 Deadline September 17: Apply by 11:59 PM for October 22 Offers
UAC October Round 2 2026: Undergraduate non-school applicants seeking consideration in the Universities Admissions Centre October Round 2 offer cycle face an important application deadline on September 17, 2026.
Applicants must complete their UAC application and pay the applicable processing charge by 11:59 p.m. Sydney time on September 17 to be eligible for consideration in October Round 2.
The October Round 2 process does not end on September 17. Supporting PDF documents for this round are due by October 8, applicants can change their course preferences until October 15, and October Round 2 offers are scheduled for release at 7:30 a.m. on October 22.
UAC October Round 2 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| October Round 2 application deadline | September 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Supporting documents deadline | October 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Course preference deadline | October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. |
| October Round 2 offers | October 22, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. |
Who Is the September 17 UAC Deadline For?
The September 17 October Round 2 application deadline applies to undergraduate non-school applicants participating through UAC.
Applicants need to apply and pay by the deadline to be eligible for consideration in the October Round 2 offer cycle.
What Is UAC?
The Universities Admissions Centre processes applications for undergraduate, postgraduate and other admission pathways for participating institutions, particularly across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Students can use the UAC system to manage applications and course preferences for participating universities and higher-education providers.
What Is an Offer Round?
An offer round is a scheduled point at which participating institutions make admission offers to eligible applicants.
Not every institution makes offers in every round, and an institution participating in a round may not make offers for every course.
October Round 2 Application Deadline
The application deadline for October Round 2 is:
September 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Sydney time.
Applicants need to complete the application and pay the required processing charge by this time.
Does September 17 Mean All Documents Are Also Due?
No.
This distinction is important.
The application/payment deadline is September 17, while the supporting-document deadline for October Round 2 is October 8.
UAC October Round 2 Documents Deadline
Applicants who need to upload supporting PDF documents for October Round 2 should complete that process by:
October 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Applicants should not wait until the deadline if documents need to be obtained from schools, universities, employers or other organizations.
UAC Course Preference Deadline
The course-preference deadline for October Round 2 is:
October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
This gives eligible applicants time after submitting the initial application to review the order of their preferences before offers are processed.
When Are October Round 2 Offers Released?
October Round 2 offers are scheduled for:
October 22, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
UAC October Offer Timeline
| Stage | What Applicants Need to Do |
|---|---|
| September 17 | Apply and pay for October Round 2 eligibility |
| October 8 | Upload required PDF documents |
| October 15 | Finalize course preferences |
| October 22 | Check October Round 2 offer outcome |
October Round 1 vs October Round 2
| October Round 1 | October Round 2 |
|---|---|
| Offers released October 9 | Offers released October 22 |
| Different application/document cutoffs apply | Application deadline September 17 |
| Preferences close September 30 | Preferences close October 15 |
Which Universities Participate in October Round 2?
The published participating-institution list includes a range of universities and higher-education providers.
Institutions listed for October Round 2 currently include universities such as:
- Australian Catholic University.
- Australian National University.
- Avondale University.
- CQUniversity.
- Griffith University.
- Macquarie University.
- Southern Cross University.
- University of Canberra.
- University of New England.
- University of Newcastle.
- University of Notre Dame Australia.
- University of Sydney.
- University of Technology Sydney.
- University of Wollongong.
- UNSW.
- Western Sydney University.
The participating list can be updated as institutions confirm their offer-round plans.
Does a Participating University Offer Every Course?
No.
A university appearing in an offer round does not mean that every course at that university has vacancies or will generate offers.
Course availability depends on factors including:
- Remaining places.
- Applicant demand.
- Admission criteria.
- Institutional decisions.
- Course capacity.
How Do UAC Course Preferences Work?
Applicants rank the courses they want to study in preference order.
The order should reflect what the applicant genuinely wants to study rather than an attempt to predict which course will be easiest to enter.
Should Your Dream Course Be Preference 1?
Generally, applicants should place courses in the order they actually prefer them, subject to the current UAC offer and preference rules.
Applicants should not rank a less-preferred course first simply because they believe it has a lower selection rank.
Can Course Preferences Be Changed?
Yes, during applicable preference-change periods.
For October Round 2, the relevant preference deadline is October 15 at 11:59 p.m.
What Happens After the Preference Deadline?
Applicants can be temporarily unable to change preferences while the offer round is processed.
Preference-change access then reopens according to the UAC timetable.
What Documents Might Be Required?
Requirements depend on the applicant and course.
Supporting documents can potentially include:
- Academic records.
- Qualifications.
- Employment evidence.
- English-language evidence.
- Equity documentation.
- Other course-specific supporting material.
Do All Applicants Need to Upload Academic Results?
No.
UAC can obtain some results electronically depending on the qualification and applicant circumstances.
Applicants should follow the document requirements shown for their individual application rather than uploading unnecessary material.
What Does Receiving an Offer Mean?
An offer means a participating institution is offering the applicant a place in the specified course, subject to any conditions associated with that offer.
What Should You Do After Receiving an Offer?
- Read the offer carefully.
- Check whether it is conditional or unconditional.
- Follow the university's acceptance instructions.
- Meet the acceptance deadline.
- Complete any enrollment requirements.
- Consider whether to remain eligible for later offer rounds.
Can You Receive Another Offer Later?
Depending on the UAC rules, your preferences and institution participation, an applicant can potentially be considered in subsequent offer rounds.
Applicants should understand how accepting an offer and rearranging preferences affects later consideration.
Does Meeting the Selection Rank Guarantee an Offer?
No.
Admission can depend on:
- Available places.
- Competition.
- Course prerequisites.
- Adjustment factors.
- Additional selection criteria.
- Applicant ranking.
What Is a Selection Rank?
A selection rank is the rank used for admission consideration after applicable adjustments are taken into account.
It is not necessarily identical to the applicant's raw ATAR.
What Are Adjustment Factors?
Some institutions apply adjustment factors based on circumstances such as:
- Performance in specified subjects.
- Educational disadvantage.
- Location.
- Elite athlete status.
- Other institution-specific schemes.
Is September 17 Also an International Applicant Deadline?
Not universally.
UAC lists separate dates for international applicants. For example, the deadline for applicable international applicants seeking October 16 offers is September 19.
Applicants should therefore follow the timetable for their own applicant category.
UAC October Round 2 Checklist
- Complete the UAC application.
- Pay the application charge.
- Confirm applicant details.
- Review course eligibility.
- Check prerequisites.
- Upload required documents by October 8.
- Review preference order.
- Finalize preferences by October 15.
- Check offers on October 22.
UAC October Round 2 FAQs
When is the UAC October Round 2 application deadline?
September 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Sydney time for undergraduate non-school applicants.
What must be completed by September 17?
Applicants seeking eligibility for October Round 2 need to apply and pay by the deadline.
When are supporting documents due?
October 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
When can I change preferences until?
The October Round 2 course-preference deadline is October 15 at 11:59 p.m.
When are October Round 2 offers released?
October 22, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Does every participating university make offers for every course?
No. Institutions may participate in a round without making offers for all courses.
Can I change my preferences?
Yes, during the applicable preference-change window.
Is the September 17 deadline for Year 12 applicants?
The specific October Round 2 deadline discussed here is listed for undergraduate non-school applicants.
Does applying guarantee an October Round 2 offer?
No. Applicants must satisfy course requirements and compete for available places.
What should applicants do today?
Applicants targeting October Round 2 should ensure their application and payment are completed before the September 17 deadline and then prepare any required supporting documents.
UAC October Round 2 2026: Final Update
September 17 is an important UAC deadline for undergraduate non-school applicants seeking consideration in October Round 2, but it is only the first step in the round.
Applicants must apply and pay by 11:59 p.m. on September 17, upload required documents by October 8 and finalize course preferences by October 15. October Round 2 offers are scheduled for release at 7:30 a.m. on October 22.
Students should also check whether their preferred institution and course are participating in the round, as the appearance of a university on the participating list does not guarantee that every course will make offers.
