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.
| 2020 | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Mon 17 February 2020 | Fri 21 February 2020 |
| Semester 1 | Mon 24 February 2020 | Sun 21 June 2020 |
| UA common vacation week | Mon 23 March 2020 | Sun 29 March 2020 |
| Central Examinations period | Mon 1 June 2020 | Sun 14 June 2020 |
| Winter recess Note: includes UA Week (6 - 12 July 2020) |
Mon 22 June 2020 |
Sun 26 July 2020 |
| Orientation | Mon 20 July 2020 | Fri 24 July 2020 |
| Semester 2 | Mon 27 July 2020 | Sun 22 Nov 2020 |
| UA common vacation week | Mon 28 September 2020 | Sun 4 October 2020 |
| Central Examinations period | Mon 2 November 2020 | Sun 15 November 2020 |
Approved by Academic Board 11 July 2018
Academic Year 2020 (Extended Version)
| 2021 | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| International Welcome and Enrolment | Mon 15 February 2021 | Fri 19 February 2021 |
| 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 |
| International Welcome and Enrolment | Mon 19 July 2021 | Fri 23 July 2021 |
| Orientation | Mon 26 July 2021 | Fri 30 July 2021 |
| Semester 2 | Mon 2 August 2021 | Sun 28 Nov 2021 |
| UA Common Vacation Week | Mon 27 September 2021 | Sun 3 October 2021 |
| Examinations period | Mon 8 November 2021 | Sun 28 November 2021 |
Approved by Academic Board 26 June 2019
Academic Year 2021 (Extended Version)
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Brisbane
Tuesday, 29 September
9.30am-2.30pm
Canberra
Wednesday 30 September
9:30-2pm
North Sydney
Thursday 1 October
Ballarat
Friday 30 September
9.30am-2.15pm
Melbourne
Friday 2 October
9.30am-2.30pm
Deciding what to study is a pretty momentous decision. That’s why we run Open Day – it’s everything you need, in one place, to help make your choice.
This year we are running Virtual Open Days, so you can join us online from the comfort and safety of your own home.
Open Day 1Saturday 29 9am – 3pm |
Open Day 2Saturday 5 9am – 3pm |
Open Day 3Saturday 12 9am – 3pm |
You can join any Open Day, no matter what or where you’re interested in studying. Each Open Day will offer similar programs – so you don’t need to attend more than one. We have simply provided multiple events so you can choose the date that best suits your schedule. Can’t make it to any? You’ll be able to access the live recordings after the events.
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 2020 | All |
| Australia Day | 26 January 2020 | All |
| Labour Day (VIC), Canberra Day (ACT), Adelaide Cup (SA) | 9 March 2020 | Adelaide, Ballarat, Canberra, Melbourne |
| Good Friday | 10 April 2020 | All |
| Easter Monday | 13 April 2020 | All |
| Anzac Day | 25 April 2020 | All |
| Labour Day (QLD) | 4 May 2020 | Brisbane |
| Reconciliation Day (ACT) | 1 June 2020 | Canberra |
| Queen's Birthday (ACT/NSW/SA/VIC) | 8 June 2020 | Adelaide, Ballarat, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield |
| Royal National Show (QLD) | 12 August 2020 | Brisbane |
| AFL Grand Final Day (VIC) * Subject to AFL Schedule |
TBC | Ballarat, Melbourne |
| Labour Day (ACT/NSW/SA), Queen's Birthday (QLD) | 5 October 2020 | Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, North Sydney, Strathfield |
| Melbourne Cup (VIC) | 3 November 2020 | Melbourne |
| Ballarat Show Holiday (VIC) | TBC | Ballarat |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2020 | All |
| Boxing Day (ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC) Proclamation Day (SA) | 26 December 2020 | 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.
Contact student supportFind out everything you need to know about orientation, one of your first and defining on-campus experiences.
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