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 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

Semester 1 2020
Orientation week begins	10 Feb 20
Lectures commence	24 Feb 20
Mid-semester break	13 Apr 20
Exam period begins	08 Jun 20
Semester ends	22 Jun 20

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 2 2019

All prospective students
Experience Based Entry applications Recommended day to submit your documents by.	22 Jul 19
Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents).	07 Aug 19
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm)	09 Aug 19
Resume a course Last day to apply to return to a previously studied course (5pm)	24 Jul 19

Study in Semester 2 2019

Postgraduate by coursework
Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents).	07 Aug 19
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm).	09 Aug 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.	07 Aug 19
Integrated PhD Recommended day to submit a completed application by.	07 Aug 19
Masters by Research Recommended day to submit a completed application by.	07 Aug 19
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) - excludes PhD applicants.	09 Aug 19

Study in Semester 2 2019

Apply by the date below to ensure you’re considered for course commencement in the first week of Semester 2, 2019. Dates apply to most, but not all of our courses.

Prospective students living in Australia	Recommended dates
Non-student Visa holders Submit a completed application.	07 Aug 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	09 Aug 19
Student Visa holders Submit a completed application.	12 Jul 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	19 Jul 19

Prospective students living overseas	Recommended dates
Supporting evidence required* Submit a completed application.	14 Jun 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	21 Jun 19
No supporting evidence required Submit a completed application.	28 Jun 19
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment.	05 Jul 19

*Before visa lodgement, please use the document checklist tool on the Department of Home Affairs website to check if you’re required to provide evidence of English and financial capacity, based on your country of passport and education provider.