IT was a day of celebration for many Year 12 graduates on Thursday, with La Trobe University Mildura campus offering 60 undergraduate students places for 2021.

Hannah McCarthy and Gemma Melton couldn't wipe the smiles from their faces after receiving offers to study nursing.

"Since I was a kid I have wanted to be a nurse so I was very excited to receive the offer," Ms Melton said.

"I liked the ...