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Key dates

Key dates in the academic calendar for Semester 1 and Semester 2 are outlined below. You can find a full list of dates related to your study on the study dates page. This includes dates for intensive and other sessions, as well as unit of study deadlines.


2025 academic year

Event or deadline Date
Semester 1 (S1C) 24 February 2025 to 21 June 2025
Semester 1 (S1C) census date - last day to drop a unit without incurring financial or academic penalty 31 March 2025
Mid-semester break (Semester 1) 21 April 2025 to 25 April 2025
Exam period (Semester 1) 10 June 2025 to 21 June 2025
Semester 2 (S2C) 4 August 2025 to 29 November 2025
Semester 2 (S2C) census date - last day to drop a unit without incurring financial or academic penalty 1 September 2025
Mid-semester break (Semester 2) 29 September 2025 to 3 October 2025
Exam period (Semester 2) 17 November 2025 to 29 November 2025

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2024 wall calendar with academic weeks

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Last updated: 08 January 2025

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