Timetable dates

Find out how MyTimetable periods work and when to create your class timetable.

How timetabling works

  • Most subjects are taught using a combination of class types that you attend regularly (eg weekly lectures and tutorials).
  • Each class has a limited number of places. There are usually repeat classes at different times so all enrolled students get a place and to provide flexibility to fit around other classes.
  • Your class timetable is system generated by MyTimetable, but you get to say which class times you prefer and a chance to swap classes.
  • There are five MyTimetable study periods. Check the timetable dates and the intensive subjects which fall under each period.

MyTimetable periods runs sequentially as follows:

Preference entry period
  • In this period you'll enter your class preferences for your enrolled subjects by numbering the class times in order of which you'd most like to attend.
MyTimetable generates timetables
  • Once preference entry has closed, MyTimetable will allocate classes to everyone who entered preferences.
  • Subjects will be unavailable in MyTimetable while timetables are being generated.
Review and adjust period
  • When the period opens you'll find out which classes you've been allocated to.
  • You may not get your preferred class times but you can swap classes if needed.
  • There may be issues you need to resolve such as clashing classes.
  • If you didn't enter preferences, you'll be able to select classes in this period. Class places may be limited.
Study period (classes start)
  • You'll attend your classes.
  • Waitlists for full classes will close and you will need to attend the classes you are allocated to.
  • If you have any unallocated classes, MyTimetable will assign you to a class.
  • The review and adjust period  will remain open for a short period in case you need to make any final changes to your classes in MyTimetable.
  • Once your timetable is finalised, you attend the same class time for the study period.
Timetable period closes
  • Once the review and adjust period has closed, you'll only be able to view your classes in MyTimetable.
  • If you need to make late changes, you will need to request timetabling assistance.

Timetable dates

The MyTimetable process opens five times a year in study period groups.

Check your subject’s study period in the Handbook and refer to the corresponding timetable dates below.

Timetable dates by Study Period

  • Summer term (SUM), January (JAN) and February (FEB) and Semester 1 Early Start (S1E), Semester 1 Extended (S1X), Year Long Extended (YRX)
    • Enter your class preferences from Tuesday 28 November 10am – Tuesday 5 December, 8am Melbourne time (AEDT).
    • Wait for your timetable (SUM, JAN, FEB, S1E, S1X and YRX subjects unavailable and in OFF mode in MyTimetable) Tuesday 5 December, 8am – Thursday 7 December, 10am Melbourne time (AEDT)
    • Review and adjust your timetable from Thursday 7 December, 10am Melbourne time (AEDT). Please refer to your subject information in MyTimetable for closing time.
  • Semester 1, Year long (YRL), March (MAR). April (APR), May (MAY)
    • Enter your class preferences from Tuesday 16 January, 10am – Monday 5 February, 8am (AEDT)
    • Wait for your timetable (Semester 1, YRL, MAR, APR and MAY subjects unavailable and in OFF mode in MyTimetable) Monday, 5 February, 8am – Friday, 9 February, 10am (AEDT)
    • Review and adjust your timetable from Friday, 9 February, 10am (AEDT) until Friday 15 March.
      Some subjects may close earlier depending on the faculty requirements, students are encouraged to check their timetable regularly during the review and adjust period.
      Intensive subjects MAR, MAY, APR, and YRL all have different start and end dates and are managed by the faculty. Once a subject is closed, any requests for a timetabling change will need to be submitted through a timetabling assistance form.
  • Winter term (WIN), June (JUN), July (JUL) and Semester 2 early start (S2E) and Semester 2 extended (S2X) subjects
    • Publication of Winter timetable (WIN, JUN, JUL, S2E and S2X) - Wednesday 8 May.
    • Enter your class preferences Tuesday 7 May, 10am to Tuesday 14 May, 8am (AEST). If you are enrolled in any WIN, JUN, JUL, S2E or S2X subjects you will see (READ ONLY), (NO CLASSES AVAILABLE) or (OFF) when you view subjects in MyTimetable.
    • Wait for your timetable (WIN, JUN, JUL, S2E, S2X subjects unavailable and in OFF mode in MyTimetable) Tuesday 14 May, 8am to Thursday 16 May, 10am (AEST).
    • Review and adjust your timetable From Thursday 16 May, 10am (AEST).
  • Semester 2, August (AUG) and September (SEP)
    • Publication of Semester 2 timetable (SM2, AUG, SEP) - Friday 17 May.
    • Enter your class preferences Tuesday 28 May, 10am to Monday 1 July, 8am (AEST). If you are enrolled in any S2, AUG or SEP subjects you will see (READ ONLY), (NO CLASSES AVAILABLE) or (OFF) when you view subjects in MyTimetable.
    • Wait for your timetable (Semester 2, AUG and SEP subjects unavailable and in OFF mode in MyTimetable) Monday 1 July, 8am to Friday 5 July, 10am (AEST).
    • Review and adjust your timetable From Friday 5 July, 10am (AEST).
  • October (OCT), November (NOV) and December (DEC)
    • Publication of Semester 2 timetable (OCT, NOV, DEC) - Friday 17 May.
    • Enter your class preferences Tuesday 27 August, 10am to Tuesday 3 September, 8am (AEST). If you are enrolled in any (OCT),(NOV) or (DEC) subjects you will see (READ ONLY), (NO CLASSES AVAILABLE) or (OFF) when you view subjects in MyTimetable.
    • Wait for your timetable (OCT, NOV and DEC subjects unavailable and in OFF mode in MyTimetable) Tuesday 3 September, 8am to Thursday 5 September, 10am (AEST).
    • Review and adjust your timetable From Thursday 5 September, 10am (AEST).

Please note: Timetable dates may differ for Faculty of Education subjects.

Yearly timetable

Each November, the timetable for the year ahead is published via the Handbook and MyTimetable.

  • The 2024 timetable is now published.
  • Once published, the timetable will continue to be finalised for some subjects.
  • If you have November and December classes, you can still access the 2023 timetable in MyTimetable until the end of your study period.
  • You can view your subject timetable via TE Viewer. Read the user guide here and watch the video below.
  • For Melbourne Medical School (MMS) students, please access your TE Viewer User Guide here.

What's next?

Once you've checked your timetable dates, visit our help guides to start creating your timetable.

Go to preference entry guides Go to review and adjust guides