Stay on top of important dates in your academic calendar, including orientation, study start dates, census dates, withdrawal deadlines, payment due dates, mid-semester breaks, the last day of your unit, study weeks, assessment and exam periods, and when your unit results are published.
Orientation is a key part of starting your university journey. Running the week before classes commence, you’ll connect with other students, explore your new learning environments, and learn about all the support services available to you.
Application dates
It's best to receive an offer early so you can prepare for orientation and the start of your semester/study period, so we recommend you apply as soon as you can. Be sure to check our application dates, which will help you submit your application to us.
Standard study periods
Standard study periods include our main semesters 1 and 2, and the Trimester, and our intensive study periods in Summer, Winter, and Spring. Find your study period and important dates listed below.
- Some courses have other intensive study periods called block study periods.
- There are also some courses that have specific course study date variations.
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Friday 2 January 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 30 December 2025 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 9 January 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Saturday 24 January 2026 |
| Final assessments/exams (if scheduled) | Saturday 7 February 2026 – Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 18 February 2026 |
| Supplementary/deferred exams (if scheduled) | Wednesday 25 February 2026 - Friday 27 February 2026 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation week | Monday 16 – Friday 20 February 2026 |
| Start date | Monday 23 February 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Monday 2 March 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 17 March 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Mid-semester break | Thursday 2 April – Wednesday 8 April 2026 |
| Study week | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 |
| Final assessments/exams (if scheduled) | Saturday 30 May 2026 – Sunday 14 June 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 14 June 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 24 June 2026 |
| Supplementary/deferred exams (if scheduled) | Wednesday 1 July 2026 - Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 15 June 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 9 June 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 23 June 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 25 June 2026 |
| Final assessments/exams (if scheduled) | N/A |
| End date | Sunday 5 July 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 10 July 2026 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation week | Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Start date | Monday 6 July 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Monday 13 July 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 14 July 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Monday 31 August 2026 |
| Mid-semester break | Monday 24 August – Sunday 30 August 2026 |
| Study week | Monday 5 October – Friday 9 October 2026 |
| Final assessments/exams (if scheduled) | Saturday 10 October 2026 – Sunday 25 October 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 25 October 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 4 November 2026 |
| Supplementary/deferred exams (if scheduled) | Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Friday 13 November 2026 |
Trimester
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Monday 9 November 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 24 November 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 24 December 2026 |
| Final assessments/exams (if scheduled) | Saturday 6 February 2027 – Sunday 14 February 2027 |
| End date | Sunday 14 February 2027 |
| Results published | Wednesday 17 February 2027 |
| Supplementary/deferred exams (if scheduled) | Wednesday 24 February 2027 - Friday 26 February 2027 |
Spring
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 17 November 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 3 December 2026 |
| Final assessments/exams (if scheduled) | N/A |
| End date | Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Results published | Friday 8 January 2027 |
Block study periods
Some units may utilise these new intensive 7-week study periods that align with the start and end dates of the 12-week Semesters.
- Block 1 and Block 2 align with Semester 1
- Block 3 and Block 4 align with Semester 2
You can view a visual representation of the full academic calendar to see how the block study periods align with the semesters.
Our other intensive study periods in Summer, Winter, and Spring are listed above in our standard study periods.
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 23 February 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 24 February 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 27 February 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 10 March 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Monday 23 March 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 19 April 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 24 April 2026 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 27 April 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 1 May 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 21 May 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 14 June 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 24 June 2026 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 6 July 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 7 July 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 10 July 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 21 July 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 30 July 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 7 September 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 22 September 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 1 October 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 25 October 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 4 November 2026 |
Course-specific study period variations
Some courses have dates that differ from the standard study periods. These variations are shown below.
- 23Q Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)
- 22Q Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science)
- 23R Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
- 22R Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
AMC MT Main Block 1 (February – June)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 2 February 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Friday 29 May 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Friday 12 June 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Friday 12 June 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 14 June 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 24 June 2026 |
AMC MT Main Block 3 (June – November)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 15 June 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Friday 20 November 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Friday 20 November 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 22 November 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
AMC MT Post Block 4 (November – December)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 23 November 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Wednesday 9 December 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Wednesday 23 December 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Wednesday 23 December 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 27 December 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 15 January 2027 |
Term 1 (February – April)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 2 February 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 3 February 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 17 February 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 12 March 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 19 April 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 24 April 2026 |
Term 2 (May – July)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 8 May 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 5 May 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 19 May 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 4 June 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 5 July 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 10 July 2026 |
Term 3 (July – October)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 27 July 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 31 July 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Monday 31 August 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 4 October 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 9 October 2026 |
Term 4 (October – December)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 19 October 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 19 November 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 20 December 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 8 January 2027 |
- X0F Foundation Studies Program (Standard)
- X0G Foundation Studies Program (Fast Track)
- X0L University Pathway Program (Fast Track)
IPC Semester 1 (February – May)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 23 February 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 6 March 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 17 March 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Sunday 12 April 2026 |
| End date | Friday 29 May 2026 |
| Results published | Tuesday 16 June 2026 |
IPC Semester 2 (June – September)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Monday 29 June 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Monday 13 July 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Sunday 9 August 2026 |
| End date | Friday 18 September 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 9 October 2026 |
IPC Semester 3 (October – February)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 12 October 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Friday 4 December 2026 |
| End date | Friday 22 January 2027 |
| Results published | Monday 15 February 2027 |
Legal Practice (January - July)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Friday 30 January 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 24 February 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 10 March 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Friday 24 April 2026 |
| End date | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 17 July 2026 |
- H3X/H7X Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Years 3 - 5)
- M3N Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS (Years 3 - 5)
- H6G Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
- P3I Bachelor of Design
Half Year Period 1 (January – June)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 17 March 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 21 June 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 24 June 2026 |
Half Year Period 2 (June – November)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 10 July 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 14 July 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Friday 18 September 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 18 November 2026 |
Winter school (early) (May – July)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 25 May 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 29 May 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 19 May 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 2 June 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Monday 15 June 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 5 July 2026 |
| Results published | Friday 10 July 2026 |
Block 4 - other (August – October)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 17 August 2026 |
| Last date to enrol in units | Friday 21 August 2026 |
| Payment due date* | Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
| Census date (financial responsibility)† | Tuesday 22 September 2026 |
| Last date to withdraw without fail | Thursday 1 October 2026 |
| End date | Sunday 25 October 2026 |
| Results published | Wednesday 4 November 2026 |
Glossary
Visit our glossary of study terms
*Payment dates
As a general rule, tuition fees and Student Services and Amenities fees are due 14 days prior to the census date for the study period. Refer to your invoice for details.
†What is a census date?
Census dates mark the point in a study period at which you become financially liable (responsible for the fees) for a unit. If you are eligible and have elected to defer fees to a HELP loan, it is also the date after which this debt is transferred to the ATO.
See 'What is a census date?' (AskUs) for more information.
2026 Printable study period calendars and Student Organiser
2026 Printable academic calendar and Student Organiser Download the PDFs below to see the 2026 study period dates in a calendar view, plus the Student Organiser to help you plan your study year.