Key dates
Key dates to help you manage your studies and enrolment are listed below. See also the subject and fee dates tab.
You can download a copy of the 2022 Academic Calendar that provides a visual overview of many of the key dates. A Semester Planner is also available.
| January | Christmas holiday (University closed) | Saturday 25 December to Monday 3 January |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term. See 2022 Handbook for specific dates and other subject details. | Tuesday 4 January to Sunday 27 February | |
| 2022 late re-enrolment closes | Monday 10 January, 11.59pm (Melbourne time) | |
| MyTimetable class preference entry period: Semester 1, March, April, May, Yearlong subjects | Tuesday 11 January, 10am – Monday 7 February, 8am (Melbourne time) | |
| Australia Day holiday (University closed) | Wednesday 26 January | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Monday 31 January | |
| February | MyTimetable unavailable | Monday 7 February, 8am – Friday 11 February, 10am (Melbourne time) |
| MyTimetable class timetable review and adjust period: Semester 1, March, April, May, Yearlong subjects | Friday 11 February, from 10am (Melbourne time) | |
| Summer Term exams | Monday 14 February to Monday 21 February | |
| Melbourne Orientation and Commencement Ceremonies | Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Monday 28 February | |
| March | Semester 1 (12 teaching weeks) | Monday 28 February to Sunday 29 May |
| Employability Week | Monday 14 March to Friday 18 March | |
| MyTimetable class adjustment closes: Semester 1 | Friday 18 March, 5pm (Melbourne time) | |
| March and April In-person graduation ceremonies | Friday 25 March to Friday 8 April | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Thursday 31 March | |
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Main Semester 1 census date* *Note: census and other key dates vary between subjects (refer to subject and fee dates tab) | Thursday 31 March | |
| April | Non-teaching period | Friday 15 April to Sunday 24 April |
| Easter holiday (University closed) | Friday 15 April to Tuesday 19 April | |
| ANZAC Day holiday (University closed) | Monday 25 April | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 29 April | |
| MyTimetable class preference entry period: Winter term, June, July, Semester 2 extended and Semester 2 early start subjects | Open from Tuesday 10 May, 10am – Tuesday 17 May, 8am Melbourne time (AEST) | |
| May | May In-person graduation ceremonies | Wednesday 11 May to Tuesday 17 May (TBC) |
| Winter intensive subjects will be unavailable in MyTimetable | Tuesday 17 May, 8am – Wednesday 18 May, 10am | |
| MyTimetable class timetable review and adjust period: Winter term, June, July, Semester 2 extended and Semester 2 early start subjects | From Wednesday 18 May, 10am Melbourne time (AEST) | |
| SWOT Vac | Monday 30 May to Friday 3 June | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Tuesday 31 May | |
| June | Semester 1 exams | Monday 6 June to Friday 24 June |
| MyTimetable class preference entry period: Semester 2, August and September subjects | Open from Tuesday 7 June, 10am – Monday 4 July, 8am Melbourne time (AEST) | |
|
Queen's Birthday holiday (University closed) Students with a scheduled exam on the Queen's Birthday holiday will be required to sit their exam. | Monday 13 June | |
| Winter intensive subjects start. See 2022 Handbook for specific dates and other subject details. | From late June | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Thursday 30 June | |
| July | MyTimetable unavailable | From Monday 4 July, 8am – Friday 8 July, 10am Melbourne time (AEST) |
| Semester 1 results release date | Friday 8 July | |
| MyTimetable class timetable review and adjust period: Semester 2, August and September subjects | From Friday 8 July, 10am Melbourne time (AEST) | |
| Semester 1 special and supplementary exams | Thursday 14 July to Thursday 21 July | |
| Melbourne Orientation | Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July | |
| Semester 2 (12 teaching weeks) | Monday 25 July to Sunday 23 October | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 29 July | |
| August | August In-person graduation ceremonies | Thursday 4 to Thursday 18 August (TBC) |
| Employability Week | Monday 8 August to Friday 12 August | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Wednesday 31 August | |
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Main Semester 2 census date* *Note: census and other key dates vary between subjects (refer to subject and fee dates tab) | Wednesday 31 August | |
| September | Non-teaching period | Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October |
| AFL Grand Final Eve holiday (University closed) | Friday 23 September (to be confirmed) | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 30 September | |
| October | SWOT Vac | Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Monday 31 October | |
| November | Semester 2 exams | Monday 31 October to Friday 18 November |
| Timely 2023 re-enrolment period opens, 2023 Handbook and 2023 Timetable published | Dates to be confirmed | |
| December | Semester 2 results release date | Friday 2 December |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Wednesday 7 December | |
| December In-person graduation ceremonies | Wednesday 7 December to Monday 19 December (TBC) | |
| Semester 2 special and supplementary exams | Thursday 8 December to Thursday 15 December | |
| Christmas holiday (University closed) | Saturday 24 December to Monday 2 January |
Subject key dates
Always check your subject-specific dates in the Handbook as they can vary and are critical for managing your enrolment (including what fees you'll incur and what appears on your academic record). To check your subject key dates go to the subject entry in the Handbook and refer to the Dates and times section.
These dates include:
- Teaching period
- Last self-enrol date
- Census date
- Last date to withdraw without fail
- Assessment period end date.
Fee due dates
Your Statement of Liability lists all fees owing for the year and your payment due dates. Find out more about fee due dates.
| January | Christmas holiday (University closed) | Thursday 24 December to Sunday 3 January |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term (8 weeks) | Monday 4 January to Sunday 28 February | |
| 2021 late re-enrolment closes | 11 January, 11:59pm | |
| Timetable preference entry period: Semester 1, 2021 and March, April and May intensive subjects | Tuesday 12 January, 10am to Tuesday 9 February, 8am | |
| Australia Day holiday (University closed) | Tuesday 26 January | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 29 January | |
| February | MyTimetable unavailable | Tuesday 9 February, 8am to Friday 12 February, 2pm |
| Timetable review and adjustment period: Semester 1, 2021 subjects | Friday 12 February, 2pm to Friday 19 March, 5pm | |
| Summer Term exams | Monday 15 February to Monday 22 February | |
| Melbourne Orientation and Commencement Ceremonies | Monday 22 February to Friday 26 February | |
| March | Semester 1 (12 teaching weeks) | Monday 1 March to Sunday 30 May |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 5 March | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Wednesday 31 March | |
| April | Non-teaching period | Friday 2 April to Sunday 11 April |
| Easter holiday (University closed) | Friday 2 April to Tuesday 6 April | |
| ANZAC Day holiday (University closed) | Sunday 25 April | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 30 April | |
| May | Preference entry period: Winter, June, July , Semester 2 Extended, Semester 2 Early-Start study period | Tuesday 11 May, 10am - Tuesday 18 May, 8am |
| Review and adjustment opens: Winter, June, July , Semester 2 Extended, Semester 2 Early-Start study period | Wednesday 19 May, 10am | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Monday 31 May | |
| SWOT Vac | Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June | |
| June | Semester 1 exams | Monday 7 June to Friday 25 June |
| Preference entry period: Semester 2 subjects | Wednesday 9 June, 10am - Monday 5 July, 8am | |
| Preference entry period: August and September study period | Wednesday 9 June, 10am - Monday 5 July, 8am | |
|
Queen's Birthday holiday (University closed) Students with a scheduled exam on the Queen's Birthday holiday will be required to sit their exam. | Monday 14 June | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Wednesday 30 June | |
| July | Non-teaching period | Monday 5 July to Sunday 11 July |
| My Timetable unavailable | Monday 5 July, 8am - Thursday 8 July, 10am | |
| Review and adjustment opens: Semester 2 subjects | Thursday 8 July, 10am | |
| Review and adjustment opens: August and September study period | Thursday 8 July, 10am | |
| Semester 1 results final release date | Friday 9 July | |
| Semester 1 special and supplementary exams | Thursday 15 July to Thursday 22 July | |
| Melbourne Orientation | Monday 19 July to Friday 23 July | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 30 July | |
| Semester 2 (12 teaching weeks) | Monday 26 July to Sunday 24 October | |
| August | Adjustment closes: Semester 2 subjects | Friday 13 August, 5pm |
| Graduations (Winter) Postponed – new arrangements to be advised | Friday 27 August to Saturday 18 September | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Tuesday 31 August | |
| Preference entry period: October, November and December study period | Tuesday 31 August, 10am - Monday 13 September, 8am | |
| September | Review and adjustment opens: October, November and December study period | Tuesday 14 September, 10am |
| Non-teaching period | Monday 20 September - Sunday 26 September | |
| AFL Grand Final Eve holiday (University closed) | Friday 24 September | |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Thursday 30 September | |
| October | SWOT Vac | Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October |
| Graduation in absentia conferral date | Friday 29 October | |
| November | Semester 2 exams | Monday 1 November to Friday 19 November |
| 2022 Handbook published | Monday 15 November | |
| 2022 Class timetable published | Monday 15 November, however the Second Half Year timetable is subject to change up until April 2022. | |
| Timely re-enrolment for 2022 | Monday 15 November (time to be confirmed) to Monday 13 December 11.59pm Melbourne time (AEDT) | |
| Class timetable preference entry period: Summer, January, February, Semester 1 Extended, Yearlong Extended and Semester 1 Early start 2022 | Tuesday 23 November, 10am – Tuesday 7 December, 8am Melbourne time | |
| December | Semester 2 results final release date | Friday 3 December |
| Semester 2 special and supplementary exams | Thursday 9 December to Thursday 16 December | |
| Class timetable review and adjust period opens: Summer, January, February, Semester 1 Extended, Yearlong Extended and Semester 1 Early start 2022 | From 10am Melbourne time, Thursday 9 December | |
| Late re-enrolment for 2022 | Tuesday 14 December to Monday 10 January 2022, 11.59pm Melbourne time (AEDT) | |
| Christmas holiday (University closed) | Saturday 25 December to Monday 3 January |
| January | Christmas holiday (University closed) | Wednesday 25 December to Wednesday 1 January |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term (8 weeks) | Thursday 2 January to Sunday 1 March | |
| 2020 re-enrolment (late period) closes | Monday 13 January, 11:59pm | |
| Australia Day holiday (University closed) | Monday 27 January | |
| February | Class timetable preference entry period closes (Semester and Year Long subjects, and March, April, May intensives) | Monday 3 February, 10am |
| Summer Term exam timetable release date | Friday 7 February by 3pm | |
| Class timetable review and adjustment period opens (Semester 1 and Year Long subjects, and March, April, May intensives) | Monday 10 February (time to be announced) | |
| Summer Term exams | Monday 17 February to Monday 24 February | |
| Melbourne Orientation | Monday 24 February to Friday 28 February | |
| March | Semester 1 (12 teaching weeks inclusive of teaching pause from 23-27 March) | Monday 2 March to Sunday 7 June |
| Last date to self-enrol in standard Semester 1 and Year Long subjects via my.unimelb | Friday 13 March | |
| Employability Week | Monday 16 March to Friday 20 March | |
| Class timetable review and adjustment period closes (Semester 1 and Year Long subjects) | Friday 20 March, 10am | |
| Non-teaching week 4 | Monday 23 March to Friday 27 March | |
| April | Mid-semester break (extended) | Monday 6 April to Sunday 19 April |
| Easter holiday (University closed) | Friday 10 April to Tuesday 14 April | |
| Easter non-teaching period and Universities Australia common vacation week | Friday 6 April to Sunday 19 April (Commencing four days earlier than previously scheduled) | |
| May | Semester 1 exam timetable release date | Monday 25 May by 5pm |
| June | SWOT Vac | Monday 8 June to Friday 12 June |
| Last date to withdraw from standard Semester 1, Semester 1 Early Start and Semester 1 Extended subjects without incurring a fail grade | Friday 5 June | |
| Queen’s Birthday holiday (University closed) | Monday 8 June | |
| Semester 1 exams | Monday 15 June to Friday 3 July | |
| July | Non-teaching period and Universities Australia common vacation week | Monday 6 July to Sunday 12 July |
| Class timetable preference entry period opens (Semester 2 subjects, August and September intensives) |
Wednesday 15 July, 10am This reflects the recent changes to the class timetabling dates. | |
| Semester 1 results final release date | Friday 17 July | |
| Class timetable preference entry period closes (Semester 2 subjects, August and September intensives) |
Monday 20 July, 10am This reflects the recent changes to the class timetabling dates. | |
| Semester 1 supplementary exam timetable release date | Monday 20 July, by 5pm | |
| Semester 1 special and supplementary exams | Thursday 23 July to Thursday 30 July | |
| Class timetable review and adjustment period opens (Semester 2 subjects, August and September intensives) |
Friday 24 July, 10am This reflects the recent changes to the class timetabling dates. | |
| Melbourne Orientation | Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July | |
| Graduations (Winter) | TBC | |
| August | Semester 2 commences (12 teaching weeks) | Monday 3 August to Sunday 1 November |
| Last date to self-enrol in standard Semester 2 subjects via my.unimelb | Friday 14 August | |
| Employability Week | Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August | |
| Class timetable review and adjustment period closes (Semester 2 subjects) |
Friday 21 August, 10am This reflects the recent changes to the class timetabling dates. | |
| Open Day | To be announced | |
| October | Last date to withdraw from Year Long subjects without incurring a fail grade | Friday 2 October |
| Non-teaching period and Universities Australia common vacation week | Monday 5 October to Sunday 11 October | |
| Semester 2 exam timetable release date | Friday 16 October, by 5pm | |
| Last date to withdraw from standard Semester 2 subjects without incurring a fail grade | Friday 16 October | |
| Thank You Day holiday (AFL Grand Final Eve holiday) (University closed) | Friday 23 October | |
| November | SWOT Vac | Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November |
| Semester 2 exams | Monday 9 November to Friday 27 November | |
| 2021 re-enrolment opens | Monday 23 November | |
| 2021 Handbook published | Monday 23 November | |
| December | 2021 Timetable published | Tuesday 8 December, 10am |
| Timetable preference entry period: 2021 Summer, January and February intensives, Semester 1 (Extended) and Semester 1 (Early Start) | Tuesday 8 December, 10am to Wednesday 16 December, 2pm | |
| Semester 2 results final release date | Friday 11 December | |
| Semester 2 supplementary exam timetable available | Friday 11 December, by 5pm | |
| 2021 timely re-enrolment closes | Tuesday 15 December, 11.59pm | |
| Semester 2 special and supplementary exams | Wednesday 16 December to Wednesday 23 December | |
| Timetable review and adjust period opens: Summer, January, February, Semester 1 (Extended) and Semester 1 (Early-Start) subjects | Wednesday 16 December, 2pm | |
| Graduations (Summer) in absentia conferral date As part of the University's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ceremonies will not run in 2020. Students will have the choice to graduate in absentia or defer to graduate in 2021. | Tuesday 22 December | |
| Christmas holiday (University closed) | Thursday 24 December to Sunday 3 January |
| January | Summer Term commences | Wednesday 2 January to Monday 25 February |
|---|---|---|
| Late re-enrolment period closes | Friday 4 January | |
| Class registration opens for Graduate and Honours subjects (Semester 1 and Year Long) | Tuesday 15 January (from 10am) | |
| Australia Day holiday (University closed) | Monday 28 January | |
| Class registration opens for Third year undergraduate subjects (Semester 1 and Year Long) | Tuesday 22 January (from 10am) | |
| Class registration opens for Second year undergraduate subjects (Semester 1 and Year Long) | Thursday 24 January (from 10am) | |
| Class registration opens for First year undergraduate subjects (90% of places in each class, Semester 1 and Year Long subjects) | Thursday 31 January (from 10am) | |
| February | Summer Term exam timetable available | Monday 4 February (by 5pm) |
| Summer Term exams | Monday 11 February to Monday 18 February | |
| Class registration opens for First year undergraduate subjects (final 10% of places in each class, Semester 1 and Year Long subjects) | Tuesday 12 February (from 10am) | |
| Melbourne Orientation | Monday 18 February to Friday 1 March | |
| March | Semester 1 commences | Monday 4 March |
| Careers Fair | Tuesday 5 - Wednesday 6 March | |
| Last date to enrol in standard Semester 1 and Year-Long subjects | Friday 15 March | |
| Employability Week | Monday 18 - Friday 22 March | |
| April | Study Overseas Fair | Tuesday 7 April |
| Easter holiday (University closed) | Friday 19 April to Tuesday 23 April | |
| Easter non-teaching period and Universities Australia common vacation week | Friday 19 April to Sunday 28 April | |
| ANZAC Day holiday (University closed) | Thursday 25 April | |
| Graduation ceremonies | Wednesday 17 April to Thursday 18 April | |
| May | Last date to withdraw from standard Semester 1 subjects (without incurring a fail grade) | Friday 10 May |
| Semester 1 exam timetable available | Monday 25 May by 5pm | |
| June | SWOT Vac | Saturday 1 June to Friday 7 June |
| Winter Recess | Monday 3 June to Sunday 21 July | |
| Queen’s Birthday holiday | Monday 10 June | |
| Semester 1 exam period | Tuesday 11 June to Friday 28 June Class registration | |
| July | Class registration opens for Graduate and Honours subjects (Semester 2) | Tuesday 2 July (from 10am) |
| Non-teaching period and Universities Australia common vacation week | Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July | |
| Class registration opens for Third year undergraduate subjects (Semester 2) | Tuesday 9 July (from 10am) | |
| Class registration opens for Second year undergraduate subjects (Semester 2) | Thursday 11 July (from 10am) | |
| Class registration opens for First year undergraduate subjects (Semester 2) | Tuesday 16 July (from 10am) | |
| Semester 1 official results release date | Friday 12 July | |
| Semester 1 supplementary exam timetable available | Monday 15 July (by 5pm) | |
| Melbourne Orientation | Monday 15 July to Friday 26 July | |
| Semester 1 special and supplementary exams | Thursday 18 July to Thursday 25 July | |
| Semester 2 commences (12 teaching weeks) | Monday 29 July to Sunday 27 October | |
| Graduation ceremonies | Thursday 25 July to Saturday 27 July | |
| August | Last date to enrol in standard Semester 2 subjects | Friday 9 August |
| Employability Week | Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August | |
| Open Day | Sunday 18 August | |
| October | Last date to withdraw from Year Long subjects without incurring a fail grade | Friday 2 October |
| Non-teaching period and Universities Australia common vacation week | Monday 5 October to Sunday 11 October | |
| Semester 2 exam timetable available | Monday 7 October by 5.00pm | |
| Last date to withdraw from standard Semester 2 subjects without incurring a fail grade | Friday 16 October | |
| SWOT Vac | Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November | |
| Semester 2 Examination Period | Monday 4 November to Friday 22 November | |
| November | 2020 Handbook and University timetable published | To be announced |
| 2020 re-enrolment period opens | Monday 11 November | |
| December | Semester 2 official results release date | Friday 6 December |
| Semester 2 supplementary exam timetable available | Monday 9 December by 5.00pm | |
| Semester 2 Special/supplementary examinations | Thursday 12 December to Thursday 19 December | |
| Graduation ceremonies | Wednesday 11 December to Thursday 19 December | |
| 2020 timely re-enrolment period closes | Wednesday 11 December |