Important dates

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Important dates

This page has the important dates you should know about - like when your application is due and when orientation and semesters start.

We recommend you apply as soon as you can. It's best to receive an offer as early as possible so you can prepare for orientation and semester start.

Note: We update this page from time to time, so it's a good idea to come back to it.

University dates

Semester 1 2019
Orientation week begins	11 Feb 19
Lectures commence	25 Feb 19
Mid-semester break	22 Apr 19
Exam period begins	10 Jun 19
Semester ends	24 Jun 19

Semester 2 2019
Orientation week begins	15 Jul 19
Lectures commence	29 Jul 19
Mid-semester break	30 Sep 19
Exam period begins	11 Nov 19
Semester ends	25 Nov 19

Application dates

There may be different application opening and closing dates, depending on the course you apply for. Scroll down for details, including courses with early closing dates.

Study in Semester 1 2019

Students with an ATAR
Experience Based Entry - December round Recommended day to submit your documents for guaranteed consideration.	07 Dec 18
Experience Based Entry - January round Recommended day to submit your documents for guaranteed consideration.	08 Jan 19
TISC applications - December round TISC website publishes results and ECU emails offers to you.	20 Dec 18
TISC applications - January round TISC website publishes results and ECU emails offers to you.	21 Jan 19
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm)	08 Mar 19

All prospective students
Experience-based entry applications Recommended day to submit your documents by.	18 Feb 19
Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents).	06 Mar 19
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm)	08 Mar 19

Study in Semester 1 2019

Postgraduate by coursework
Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents).	06 Mar 19
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm).	08 Mar 19

Postgraduate by research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Applications can be submitted all year round.
Professional Doctorates Recommended day to submit a completed application by.	06 Mar 19
Integrated PhD Recommended day to submit a completed application by.	06 Mar 19
Masters by Research Recommended day to submit a completed application by.	06 Mar 19
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) - excludes PhD applicants.	08 Mar 19

Study in Semester 1 2019

Prospective students living in Australia	Recommended dates
Non-student Visa holders Submit a completed application.	06 Mar 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	08 Mar 19
Student Visa holders Submit a completed application.	08 Feb 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	15 Feb 19

Prospective students living overseas	Recommended dates
Supporting evidence required* Submit a completed application.	11 Jan 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	18 Jan 19
No supporting evidence required Submit a completed application.	25 Jan 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	01 Feb 19