Higher Education (HE) study dates & breaks
Study dates

Semester 1: 23 February to 22 May 2015
Semester 1 exam period: 1 June to 19 June 2015
Semester 2: 20 July to 16 October 2015
Semester 2 exam period: 26 October to 13 November 2015
Trimester 1: 8 April to 26 June 2015
Trimester 2: 27 July to 30 October 2015
Trimester 3: 23 November 2015 to 26 February 2016
Winter option: 1 June to 10 July 2015
Summer option (2015/2016): 9 November 2015 to 29 January 2016.

Semester breaks

Semester 1 mid-semester break: 3 April to 12 April 2015 (includes Easter public holiday dates)
Mid-year break: 22 June to 17 July 2015
Semester 2 mid-semester break: 28 September to 2 October 2015.

Vocational/Further Education (VE/FE or TAFE) study dates & breaks
Study dates

Semester 1: 9 February to 26 June 2015
Semester 2: 13 July to 27 November 2015.

Semester breaks

Semester 1 mid-semester break: 7 April to 17 April 2015
Mid-year break: 29 June to 10 July 2015
Semester 2 mid-semester break: 21 September to 2 October 2015.

Census dates

Read a little more about the census dates and ways in which the census date impacts on fees.
Administrative census (for timely amendments)

Friday of week 3 of semester (1 and a couple of only) is often known as administrative census date for timely amendments (last day to provide units). Students who enrolled online will be able to include units until 11:59pm (23:59) on Friday.

After this time around, the machine will close for additions. A unit of study amendment form must be completed in the event you require an amendment for a enrolment, and must be accepted by your Course Coordinator.

You it's still able to withdraw from the units or course until census. Any withdrawal made following your census date will attract a fail result and financial penalties. For more information visit: www.atarcalculatorscore.net

Exams & results

Summer school exams: 9 February to 13 February 2015
SWOTVAC semester 1: 25 May to 29 May 2015
Semester 1 examinations: 1 June to 19 June 2015
Supplementary & special exams: 6 July to 10 July 2015
Winter school exams: 13 July to 17 July 2015
SWOTVAC semester 2: 19 October to 23 October 2015
Semester 2 examinations: 26 October to 13 November 2015
Supplementary & special exams: 30 November to 4 December 2015.

Graduations

We hold graduation ceremonies all year round in Melbourne and overseas.

Overseas (offshore) ceremony – Kuala Lumpur: 12 April 2015
Melbourne ceremonies: 25 - 29 May 2015
Overseas (offshore) ceremony – Beijing: 5 July 2015
Melbourne ceremonies: 14 - 15 October 2015.

Public & University holidays

New Year's Day: 1 January 2015
Victoria University holiday: 2 January 2015
Australia Day: 26 January 2015
Labour Day: 9 March 2015 (classes still conducted)
Easter break: 3 April to 7 April 2015
ANZAC Day holiday: 25 April 2015 (classes still conducted)
Queen's Birthday: 8 June 2015
Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final holiday: 2 October 2015
Melbourne Cup Day: 3 November 2015
Christmas Day: 25 December 2015
Boxing Day: 28 December 2015 (rather than 26 December).