Key dates
For other key dates, including a listing of South Australian public holidays visit Important University Dates.
2023
| Semester 1 2023 | Winter School | Semester 2 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline |
1 November 2022 | 1 May 2023 | 1 May 2023 |
| Arrival Date | 16 February - 19 February | Dependent on course start date | 13 July - 16 July |
| Orientation Week (O-Week) |
20 February - 24 February | 23 June or individual sessions when students arrive |
17 July - 21 July |
| Lectures Start | 27 February | 26 June | 24 July |
| Census Dates | 23 March | 12 July | 17 August |
| Mid - Semester Break |
10 April - 23 April | 18 September - 1 October | |
| Swot Vac (no lectures - exam preparation) |
12 June - 16 June | 30 October - 3 November | |
| Examination Period |
17 June - 1 July | Main exams: 20 July - 22 July |
4 November - 18 November |
| Replacement Exams |
17 July - 22 July | 3 August | 6 December - 12 December |
2024
| Semester 1 2024 | Winter School | Semester 2 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline |
1 November 2023 | 1 May 2024 | 1 May 2024 |
| Arrival Date | 15 February - 18 February | Dependent on course start date | 12 July - 14 July |
| Orientation Week (O-Week) |
19 February - 23 February | 21 June or individual sessions when students arrive |
15 July - 19 July |
| Lectures Start | 26 February | 24 June | 22 July |
| Census Dates | 21 March | 28 June | 14 August |
| Mid - Semester Break |
8 April - 21 April | 16 September - 29 September | |
| Swot Vac (no lectures - exam preparation) |
10 June - 14 June | 28 October - 1 November | |
| Examination Period |
15 June - 29 June | Main exams: 18 July - 20 July |
2 November - 16 November |
| Replacement Exams |
15 July - 20 July | 5 August | 4 December - 10 December |
If a student is unable to sit for an examination during the examination period, or has failed an examination, a replacement examination may be offered. Students should stay in Adelaide for the replacement examination period. Flights home should be booked for after the replacement examination period.
Please note: Summer and Winter School dates can vary depending on the course you are studying. Please refer to the timetable for your particular course within Course Planner to find dates relevant to you. Summer and Winter School examinations may be scheduled up to two weeks after the final class. You may also be required to complete assignments after your final class.