Don't let deadlines and dates sneak up on you. Stay informed about important academic dates, application closing dates, holidays, study period starting and finishing dates, as well as key university events.
There are a lot of dates and events during the year that you need to know about. Stay on top of them using our academic calendar.
| 2021 | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Mon 22 February 2021 | Fri 26 February 2021 |
| Semester 1 | Mon 1 March 2021 | Sun 27 June 2021 |
| UA Common Vacation Week | Mon 5 April 2021 | Sun 11 April 2021 |
| Examinations period | Mon 7 June 2021 | Sun 27 June 2021 |
|
Winter recess Note: includes UA Week (5 - 11 July 2021) |
Mon 28 June 2021 | Sun 1 August 2021 |
| Orientation | Mon 19 July 2021 | Fri 23 July 2021 |
| Semester 2 | Mon 26 July 2021 | Sun 21 Nov 2021 |
| UA Common Vacation Week | Mon 27 September 2021 | Sun 3 October 2021 |
| Examinations period | Mon 1 November 2021 | Sun 21 November 2021 |
Approved by Academic Board 26 June 2019
Academic Year 2021 (Extended Version)
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Wednesday 30 June
Canberra
Tuesday 6 July
Sydney campuses
Thursday 8 July
Ballarat
Thursday 1 July
9am - 1.30pm
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 June
9.30am - 2.30pm
Our Virtual Open Days have wrapped up for 2020, but we’re still here to help.
If you’re still deciding about your next step with ACU or have further questions, we have plenty of useful information to help you on your journey to university.
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View a list of public holidays and find out which campuses are closed during these periods.
| Event | Date | Campuses affected |
|---|---|---|
| New Year Holiday | 1 January 2021 | All |
| Australia Day | 26 January 2021 | All |
| Labour Day (VIC), Canberra Day (ACT), Adelaide Cup (SA) | 8 March 2021 | Adelaide, Ballarat, Canberra, Melbourne |
| Good Friday | 2 April 2021 | All |
| Easter Monday | 5 April 2021 | All |
| Anzac Day | 25 April 2021 | All |
| Labour Day (QLD) | 3 May 2021 | Brisbane |
| Reconciliation Day (ACT) | 31 May 2021 | Canberra |
| Queen's Birthday (ACT/NSW/SA/VIC) | 14 June 2021 | Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield |
| Royal National Show (QLD) | 11 August 2021 | Brisbane |
| Labour Day (ACT/NSW/SA), Queen's Birthday (QLD) | 4 October 2021 | Adelaide, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, North Sydney, Strathfield |
| Melbourne Cup (VIC) | 2 November 2021 | Ballarat, Melbourne |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2021 | All |
| Boxing Day (ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC) Proclamation Day (SA) | 26 December 2021 | All |
Couldn’t find what you wanted on the calendar? You can find other important dates and event deadlines below.
Application deadlines |
Stay on top of the closing dates for new courses, readmission, deferring your studies, or changing courses or campuses - you might miss out or face penalties if you don't. |
Census dates |
Make sure you're aware of the census date, which is your last day for changing your enrolment. |
Semester, term and trimester dates |
Learn about our standard and non-standard teaching and study periods, including semesters, trimesters and professional terms. |
University handbook |
Use our handbook's list of principal dates if you need an overview of fee due dates and census dates for different terms and semesters. |
Study abroad and exchange |
Looking to spend some time studying overseas? Learn about application timeframes, course lengths and other important dates and times so you can plan your travel. |
English and pathway programs |
Find out about the intake dates for our English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), taught by the ACU Centre for Languages. |
July School |
Access study dates and application timeframes for our July School, an excellent short course study experience you can do over your July vacation. |
Graduation |
If you're looking to graduate or attend the ceremony of a loved one, find future graduation ceremony dates and venue information in our graduation section. |
If you’re already studying with us, you can access a comprehensive list of important dates and timetable information.
Need help with your timetable? Learn about your schedule, view class locations and understand campus names and codes by visiting our course timetable page.
Using the student portal, you can access the following important dates, filterable by campus:
Use our course browser to discover what study options are right for you. Search by campus location, study area or career outcome.
Browse nowIf you're an international student and you need help understanding our calendar or dates, you can contact our international student support team with any questions.
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Start your studiesGet your application underway. See what you'll need, which pathways are available and learn about the application process.
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