The interactive program gives Year 11 and 12 students the chance to discuss future study options with lecturers and current students.

Yesterday’s program looked specifically at the university’s Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Justice Studies (Policing), Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) and the Associate Degree in Policing Practice.

CSU prospective student adviser Fran Dwyer said the day-long event attracted about 100 senior students from 50 high schools around the state, who travelled from as far as Nyngan, Wauchope and Albury-Wodonga.

“We’re delighted to have such a positive response from so many schools from around the state,” Ms Dwyer said. “It demonstrates strong interest in these important disciplines and highlights the high regard for courses at Charles Sturt University.

“We’ve got a group of kids here today that are really interested in learning about psychology and policing and are gaining valuable information to help them make decisions about their futures.

“It’s such a commitment they’re making, both financially and in terms of years spent at university, so they need to have a good understanding of what the course actually is.”

The MyDay program was established three years ago. Ms Dwyer said it had proved increasingly popular.

“This year has been our biggest year, with about 1300 students taking part across our campuses,” she said.

Students took part in campus tours and interactive forums with course directors.

The Scots School Year 12 student Hugo Newell said he was interested in pursuing a career in policing.

“I’d like to be a detective eventually,” he said. “I thought I had it all worked out and then all these options popped up.

“Today has been a good gap filler.”