Who May Apply? OnTrack is a free pre-university program which provides an alternative entry into university for people who have experienced educational disruption or disadvantage due to family, financial, social, physical, medical, disability or other circumstances.

Applications are also open to residents of rural or remote locations, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged, people who are long-term unemployed or in receipt of a government pension or low income, refugees or humanitarian visa holders, and women who are keen to study in one of the University's Engineering courses. In addition, OnTrack will consider Year 12 students not enrolled in TEE subjects who have, or are, experiencing significant family or personal disruption.

The Program Components OnTrack provides students with both academic learning skills and an awareness of university culture, vital for success in tertiary education. It consists of three modules and is delivered over a 14 week period with two one week breaks, allowing students to adapt to semester-long study demands, therefore giving them a more realistic sense of university study and extra time to develop their skills. The first module introduces generic skills, knowledge and values required for university study and provides students with a supportive learning environment. Students are coached in the areas of literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, problem solving, time management, collaborative learning, presentations, library research and computer skills. Progression into the second and third modules subsequently allows the student to engage more deeply with their own particular field of study.

Overall, participants receive an excellent preparation for Murdoch's undergraduate courses. Following successful completion of OnTrack, participants may be offered a place at Murdoch University commencing the following semester.

OnTrack Program Dates

Murdoch & Rockingham Campuses, Semester 1 2010

Applications Open: Monday 9 November 2009

Applications Close: 4.00 pm, Friday 22 January 2010

Program Dates: Monday 22 February 2010 – Friday 28 May 2010

Successful participants will be offered entry to Murdoch University commencing Semester 2, 2010.

Murdoch & Peel Campuses, Semester 2 2010

Applications Open: Monday 12 April 2010

Applications Close: 4.00 pm, Friday 9 July 2010

Program Dates: Monday 9 August 2010 – Friday 12 November 2010

Successful participants will be offered entry to Murdoch University commencing Semester 1, 2011.

Application Form
OnTrack applicants can download the application form in pdf. Please note the following:

• Completed applications are to be submitted in person. Please call 9360 2609 and make an appointment.

More Information? Students of OnTrack attend classes for 3 days of the week on a full-time basis; students with English as a second language are required to attend a 4th full day dedicated to English language and acculturation. Enrolment in OnTrack is approved by Centrelink as full-time study. If you are interested in finding out more, or applying for a place in the OnTrack program please call (08) 9360 2609 or email ontrack@murdoch.edu.au. We can mail out program information and applications forms to you if required.