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 |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | |
| Wednesday 25 Dec 2024 to Wednesday 1 Jan 2025 | Christmas holiday |
| January 2025 | |
| Monday 6 Jan 2025 to Sunday 2 Mar 2025 | Summer Term - See the 2025 Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Summer Term, some of which may start in the previous year. |
| Monday 27 Jan 2025 | Australia Day holiday - (as Australia Day falls on Sunday 26 January) |
| February 2025 | |
| Monday 17 Feb 2025 to Monday 24 Feb 2025 | Summer Examinations |
| Monday 24 Feb 2025 to Friday 28 Feb 2025 | Melbourne Orientation and Commencement Celebration |
| March 2025 | |
| Monday 3 Mar 2025 to Sunday 1 Jun 2025 | Semester 1 - 12 teaching weeks |
| Monday 10 Mar 2025 | Labour Day holiday |
| Monday 17 Mar 2025 to Friday 21 Mar 2025 | Employability Week |
| April 2025 | |
| Friday 18 Apr 2025 to Sunday 27 Apr 2025 | Easter, Non-teaching period & UA Common Vacation Week |
| Friday 18 Apr 2025 to Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 | Easter holiday |
| Friday 25 Apr 2025 | ANZAC Day holiday |
| June 2025 | |
| Monday 2 Jun 2025 to Friday 6 Jun 2025 | SWOT Vac |
| Monday 9 Jun 2025 to Friday 27 Jun 2025 | Examinations |
| Monday 9 Jun 2025 | King's Birthday holiday - No exams are scheduled on this day |
| Monday 30 Jun 2025 to Sunday 27 Jul 2025 | Winter Term - See the 2025 Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Winter Term |
| July 2025 | |
| Friday 11 Jul 2025 | Results final release date |
| Friday 18 Jul 2025 to Friday 25 Jul 2025 | Special/Supplementary Examinations |
| Monday 21 Jul 2025 to Friday 25 Jul 2025 | Melbourne Orientation |
| Monday 28 Jul 2025 to Sunday 26 Oct 2025 | Semester 2 - 12 teaching weeks |
| August 2025 | |
| Friday 8 Aug 2025 to Wednesday 13 Aug 2025 | August in-person graduation ceremonies |
| Monday 11 Aug 2025 to Friday 15 Aug 2025 | Employability Week |
| September 2025 | |
| Friday 26 Sep 2025 | AFL Grand Final Eve holiday - Friday before AFL Grand Final |
| Monday 29 Sep 2025 to Sunday 5 Oct 2025 | Semester 2 non-teaching period & UA Common Vacation Week |
| October 2025 | |
| Monday 27 Oct 2025 to Friday 31 Oct 2025 | SWOT Vac |
| November 2025 | |
| Monday 3 Nov 2025 to Friday 21 Nov 2025 | Examinations |
| Tuesday 4 Nov 2025 | Melbourne Cup Day holiday |
| Monday 24 Nov 2025 to Sunday 1 Mar 2026 | Summer Term Period - See the Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Summer Term Period. |
| December 2025 | |
| Friday 5 Dec 2025 | Results final release date |
| Thursday 11 Dec 2025 to Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 | December in-person graduation ceremonies |
| Friday 12 Dec 2025 to Friday 19 Dec 2025 | Special/Supplementary Examinations |
| Thursday 25 Dec 2025 to Thursday 1 Jan 2026 | Christmas holiday |
University holidays