University dates
Students should also refer to the Manage your course - Key dates for information about timetables, subject and fee dates, re-enrolment, and other key information.
| Day/Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | |
| Monday 23 Nov 2026 to Sunday 28 Feb 2027 | Summer Term Period - See the Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Summer Term Period. |
| December 2026 | |
| Friday 25 Dec 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027 | Christmas holiday |
| January 2027 | |
| Tuesday 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day holiday |
| February 2027 | |
| Monday 15 Feb 2027 to Monday 22 Feb 2027 | Summer Examinations |
| Monday 22 Feb 2027 to Friday 26 Feb 2027 | Melbourne Orientation and Commencement Celebration |
| March 2027 | |
| Monday 1 Mar 2027 to Sunday 30 May 2027 | Semester 1 - 12 teaching weeks |
| Monday 8 Mar 2027 | Labour Day holiday |
| Monday 15 Mar 2027 to Friday 19 Mar 2027 | Employability Week |
| Friday 26 Mar 2027 to Sunday 4 Apr 2027 | Easter, Non-teaching period & UA Common Vacation Week |
| Friday 26 Mar 2027 to Tuesday 30 Mar 2027 | Easter holiday |
| April 2027 | |
| Sunday 25 Apr 2027 | ANZAC Day holiday |
| May 2027 | |
| Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 Jun 2027 | SWOT Vac |
| June 2027 | |
| Monday 7 Jun 2027 to Friday 25 Jun 2027 | Examinations |
| Monday 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday holiday - No exams are scheduled on this day |
| Monday 28 Jun 2027 to Sunday 25 Jul 2027 | Winter Term Period - See the 2027 Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Winter Term |
| July 2027 | |
| Friday 9 Jul 2027 | Results final release date |
| Friday 16 Jul 2027 to Friday 23 Jul 2027 | Special/Supplementary Examinations |
| Monday 19 Jul 2027 to Friday 23 Jul 2027 | Melbourne Orientation |
| Monday 26 Jul 2027 to Sunday 24 Oct 2027 | Semester 2 - 12 teaching weeks |
| August 2027 | |
| Monday 9 Aug 2027 to Friday 13 Aug 2027 | Employability Week |
| September 2027 | |
| Friday 24 Sep 2027 | AFL Grand Final Eve holiday - Friday before AFL Grand Final (TBC) |
| Monday 27 Sep 2027 to Sunday 3 Oct 2027 | Semester 2 non-teaching period & UA Common Vacation Week |
| October 2027 | |
| Monday 25 Oct 2027 to Friday 29 Oct 2027 | SWOT Vac |
| November 2027 | |
| Monday 1 Nov 2027 to Friday 19 Nov 2027 | Examinations |
| Tuesday 2 Nov 2027 | Melbourne Cup Day holiday |
| December 2027 | |
| Friday 3 Dec 2027 | Results final release date |
| Friday 10 Dec 2027 to Friday 17 Dec 2027 | Special/Supplementary Examinations |
| Saturday 25 Dec 2027 to Saturday 1 Jan 2028 | Christmas holiday |
University holidays