Stay on top of important academic dates, including semester breaks, census dates, assessment periods, result release dates, and key deadlines for adding or withdrawing from units.
Standard study periods
We offer a range of study periods throughout the year, depending on when you begin your units. You’ll also find key academic dates outlined including census dates, final withdrawal deadlines, exam periods, the last day of your unit, and when to expect your assessment results.
| Study period | Start date | Census date* | Last date to withdraw without fail | Final assessment / examination period (if scheduled) | End date | Results published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From: | To: | ||||||
| Summer |
Friday, 2 Jan 2026 |
Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 |
Saturday, 24 Jan 2026 |
Saturday, 7 Feb 2026 |
Sunday, 15 Feb 2026 |
Sunday, 15 Feb 2026 |
Wednesday, 18 Feb 2026 |
| Semester 1 |
Monday, 23 Feb 2026 |
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2026 |
Monday, 20 Apr 2026 |
Saturday, 30 May 2026 |
Sunday, 14 Jun 2026 |
Sunday, 14 Jun 2026 |
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2026 |
| Winter |
Monday, 15 Jun 2026 |
Tuesday, 23 Jun 2026 |
Thursday, 25 Jun 2026 |
Sunday, 5 Jul 2026 |
Friday, 10 Jul 2026 | ||
| Semester 2 |
Monday, 6 Jul 2026 |
Tuesday, 28 Jul 2026 |
Monday, 31 Aug 2026 |
Saturday, 10 Oct 2026 |
Sunday, 25 Oct 2026 |
Sunday, 25 Oct 2026 |
Wednesday, 4 Nov 2026 |
| Trimester |
Monday, 2 Nov 2026 |
Tuesday, 24 Nov 2026 |
Thursday, 24 Dec 2026 |
Saturday, 6 Feb 2027 |
Sunday, 14 Feb 2027 |
Sunday, 14 Feb 2027 |
Wednesday, 17 Feb 2027 |
| Spring |
Monday, 2 Nov 2026 |
Tuesday, 17 Nov 2026 |
Thursday, 3 Dec 2026 |
Sunday, 3 Jan 2027 |
Friday, 8 Jan 2027 |
*What is a census date?
Census dates mark the point in a study period that you become financially liable (responsible for the fees) for a unit. If you are eligible and have elected to defer fees to a HELP loan, it is also the date after which this debt is transferred to the ATO.
See AskUs for more information.
Some course dates differ from the standard study period dates.
Please check the Specific course study date variations section below to see whether your course has unique dates.
Block study periods
Some units may utilise the new Block study periods.
These are intensive 7-week study periods that align with the start and end dates of the 12-week Semesters.
- Block 1 and Block 2 align with Semester 1
- Block 3 and Block 4 align with Semester 2
The Printable calendar - all study periods 2026 PDF at the end of this page has a visual representation of how the block study periods align with the semesters.
Our other intensive study periods in Summer, Winter, and Spring are listed above.
| Study period | Start date | Census date* | Last date to withdraw without fail | End date | Results published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 |
Monday, 23 Feb 2026 |
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2026 |
Monday, 23 Mar 2026 |
Sunday, 19 Apr 2026 |
Friday, 24 Apr 2026 |
| Block 2 |
Monday,, 27 Apr 2026 |
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 |
Thursday, 21 May 2026 |
Sunday, 14 Jun 2026 |
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2026 |
| Block 3 |
Monday, 6 Jul 2026 |
Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026 |
Thursday, 30 Jul 2026 |
Sunday, 23 Aug 2026 |
Friday, 28 Aug 2026 |
| Block 4 |
Monday, 7 Sep 2026 |
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026 |
Thursday, 1 Oct 2026 |
Sunday, 25 Oct 2026 |
Wednesday, 4 Nov 2026 |
*What is a census date?
Census Date marks the point in a study period that you become financially liable (responsible for the fees) for a unit. If you are eligible and have elected to defer fees to a HELP loan, it is also the date after which this debt is transferred to the ATO.
See AskUs for more information.
Course-specific study period variations
Some courses have dates that differ from the standard study periods. These variations are shown below.
| Study period | Start date | Census date | Last date to withdraw without fail | End date | Results published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC Semester 1 | Monday, 23 Feb 2026 | Tuesday, 17 Mar 2026 | Sunday,
12 Apr 2026 | Friday, 29 May 2026 | Tuesday,
16 Jun 2026 |
| IPC Semester 2 | Monday, 22 Jun 2026 | Monday, 13 Jul 2026 | Sunday,
9 Aug 2026 | Friday, 18 Sep 2026 | Friday,
9 Oct 2026 |
| IPC Semester 3 | Monday, 12 Oct 2026 | Tuesday,
3 Nov 2026 | Friday,
4 Dec 2026 | Friday, 22 Jan 2027 | Monday,
15 Feb 2027 |
| Study period | Start date | Census date | Last date to withdraw without fail | End date | Results published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | Monday,
2 Feb 2026 | Friday,
12 Jun 2026 | Friday,
12 Jun 2026 | Sunday,
14 Jun 2026 | Wednesday,
24 Jun 2026 |
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | Monday, 15 Jun 2026 | Friday,
20 Nov 2026 | Friday,
20 Nov 2026 | Sunday,
22 Nov 2026 | Wednesday,
25 Nov 2026 |
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | Monday, 23 Nov 2026 | Wednesday,
23 Dec 2026 | Wednesday,
23 Dec 2026 | Sunday,
27 Dec 2026 | Friday,
15 Jan 2027 |
L6B Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
| Study period | Start date | Census date | Last date to withdraw without fail | End date | Results published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Practice | Friday,
30 Jan 2026 | Tuesday,
10 Mar 2026 | Friday,
24 Apr 2026 | Thursday,
16 Jul 2026 | Friday,
17 Jul 2026 |
H7X Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (Years 3 - 5)
M3N Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (Years 3 - 5)
| Study period | Start date | Census date | Last date to withdraw without fail | End date | Results published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Year Period 1 | Monday,
26 Jan 2026 | Tuesday,
17 Mar 2026 | Thursday,
9 Apr 2026 | Sunday,
21 Jun 2026 | Wednesday,
24 Jun 2026 |
| Half Year Period 2 | Monday,
22 Jun 2026 | Tuesday,
28 Jul 2026 | Friday,
18 Sep 2026 | Sunday,
8 Nov 2026 | Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026 |
Payment dates
As a general rule tuition and Student Services and Amenities fees are due 14 days prior to the census date for the study period. Refer to your invoice for details.
Printable calendar - all study periods 2026
Please download the PDF below to view all study period dates for 2026 in calendar view.