The academic calendar is UniSC's official calendar. It includes important enrolment, study, exam and holiday dates.
There is a separate academic calendar for each semester, trimester and session.
Semesters
Monday 24 February – Friday 20 June
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 24 November 2024 | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 11 December 2024 | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 13 January |
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TEACHING |
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Orientation |
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February | |
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Classes start |
Monday 24 February | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 7 March | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 14 March |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 21 March | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
| Mid-semester break | Monday 14 – Monday 21 April | Includes Easter |
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 2 May | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period opens | Wednesday 14 May |
For more information visit:
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| Study break | Monday 2 – Friday 6 June | |
| Centrally scheduled exam period | Monday 9 – Friday 20 June | |
| End of semester | Friday 20 June | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 29 June | |
| Grades released | Thursday 3 July | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 21 July – Friday 14 November
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 27 April | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 21 May | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 26 May |
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TEACHING |
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Orientation |
Monday 14 – Friday 18 July | |
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Classes start |
Monday 21 July | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 1 August | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 8 August |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 15 August | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 19 September | |
| Mid-semester break | Monday 29 September – Friday 3 October |
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| eVALU8 evaluation period opens | Wednesday 8 October |
For more information visit:
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| Study break | Monday 27 – Friday 31 October | |
| Centrally scheduled exam period | Monday 3 – Friday 14 November | |
| End of semester | Friday 14 November | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 23 November | |
| Grades released | Thursday 4 December | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
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Trimesters
Monday 24 February – Friday 30 May
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 24 November 2024 | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 11 December 2024 | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 13 January |
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TEACHING |
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Orientation |
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February | |
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Classes start |
Monday 24 February | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 7 March | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 14 March |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 21 March | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
| Mid-trimester break | Monday 14 – Monday 21 April | Includes Easter |
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 2 May | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period opens | Wednesday 7 May |
For more information visit:
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| Study break/exam period | Monday 26 – Friday 30 May | |
| End of trimester | Friday 30 May | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 8 June | |
| Grades released | Thursday 12 June | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 21 July – Friday 24 October
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 27 April | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 21 May | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 26 May |
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TEACHING |
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Orientation |
Monday 14 – Friday 18 July | |
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Classes start |
Monday 21 July | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 1 August | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 8 August |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 15 August | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 19 September | |
| Mid-trimester break | Monday 29 September – Friday 3 October |
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| eVALU8 evaluation period opens | Wednesday 1 October |
For more information visit:
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| Study break/exam period | Monday 20 – Friday 24 October | |
| End of trimester | Friday 24 October | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 2 November | |
| Grades released | Thursday 6 November | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 3 November – Friday 13 February 2026
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 3 November | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 14 November | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 21 November |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 28 November | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
| Mid-trimester break | Thursday 25 December – Friday 2 January 2026 (TBC) | |
| Classes resume | Monday 5 January 2026 | |
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 16 January 2026 | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period opens | Wednesday 21 January 2026 |
For more information visit:
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| Study break/exam period | Monday 9 – Friday 13 February 2026 | |
| End of trimester | Friday 13 February 2026 | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 22 February 2026 | |
| Grades released | Thursday 26 February 2026 | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
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Sessions
Monday 6 January – Friday 28 February
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 11 December 2024 | |
| Class selection opens | Monday 16 December 2024 | |
TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 6 January | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 10 January | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 10 January |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 17 January | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 7 February | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period opens | Wednesday 5 February |
For more information visit:
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| End of session | Friday 28 February | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 9 March | |
| Grades released | Thursday 13 March | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 3 March – Thursday 24 April
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 24 November 2024 | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 11 December 2024 | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 13 January |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 3 March | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 7 March | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 7 March |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 14 March | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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eVALU8 evaluation period opens |
Wednesday 2 April |
For more information visit:
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 4 April | |
| End of session | Thursday 24 April | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 4 May | |
| Grades released | Thursday 8 May | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 28 April – Friday 20 June
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 24 November 2024 | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 11 December 2024 | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 13 January |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 28 April | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 2 May | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 2 May |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 9 May | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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eVALU8 evaluation period opens |
Wednesday 28 May |
For more information visit:
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 30 May | |
| End of session | Friday 20 June | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 29 June | |
| Grades released | Thursday 3 July | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 26 May – Friday 18 July
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 24 November 2024 | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 11 December 2024 | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 13 January |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 26 May | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 30 May | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 30 May |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 6 June | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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eVALU8 evaluation period opens |
Wednesday 25 June |
For more information visit:
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 27 June | |
| End of session | Friday 18 July | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 27 July | |
| Grades released | Thursday 31 July | |
Monday 23 June – Friday 15 August
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 27 April | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 21 May | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 26 May |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 23 June | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 27 June | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 27 June |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 4 July | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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eVALU8 evaluation period opens |
Wednesday 23 July |
For more information visit:
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 25 July | |
| End of session | Friday 15 August | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 24 August | |
| Grades released | Thursday 28 August | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 18 August – Friday 10 October
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 27 April | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 21 May | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 26 May |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 18 August | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 22 August | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 22 August |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 29 August | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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eVALU8 evaluation period opens |
Wednesday 17 September |
For more information visit:
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 19 September | |
| End of session | Friday 10 October | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 19 October | |
| Grades released | Thursday 23 October | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 13 October – Friday 5 December
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 27 April | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 21 May | |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 26 May |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 13 October | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 17 October | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 17 October |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 24 October | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
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eVALU8 evaluation period opens |
Wednesday 12 November |
For more information visit:
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 14 November | |
| End of session | Friday 5 December | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Friday 5 December | |
| Grades released | Thursday 18 December | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
Monday 24 November 2025 – Friday 30 January 2026
ACTION |
DATE |
NOTES |
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ENROLMENT |
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| Course enrolment opens | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Opens for all 2025 teaching periods |
| On-time course enrolment closes | Sunday 27 April | For continuing students only |
| Timetable released for viewing | Wednesday 21 May | For continuing students only |
| Class selection opens | From Monday 26 May |
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TEACHING |
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Classes start |
Monday 24 November | |
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Last day to add a new course, swap courses or change classes |
Friday 5 December | |
| Fee payment due date | Friday 5 December |
Also due date for requesting SA-HELP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP and providing Tax File Numbers (or Certificates from the ATO) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) |
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Census date |
Friday 12 December | Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without financial penalty^ or a Withdrawn Without Penalty (WN) grade |
| Mid-session break | Thursday 25 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026 |
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| Classes resume | Monday 5 January 2026 |
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eVALU8 evaluation period opens |
Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
For more information visit:
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Last day to drop courses or withdraw from study without academic penalty and receiving a Withdrawn Fail (WF) grade |
Friday 9 January 2026 | |
| Centrally scheduled exam period | Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 January 2026 | |
| End of session | Friday 30 January 2026 | |
| eVALU8 evaluation period closes | Sunday 8 February 2026 | |
| Grades released | Thursday 12 February 2026 | |
^ International students should refer to the Student Fees, Charges and Refunds - Procedures to determine any financial penalties that may apply to them.
PDF version:
Previous years
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