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Academic Calendar

Take a careful look at our Academic Calendar. This is where you will find all the important dates in the year, including enrolment dates and program start dates for our Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer and Pre-Master’s programs. These dates may be subject to change, so remember to double-check before any important deadlines.

2023 Academic Year

Foundation Studies Program

Degree Transfer Program

Pre-Masters Program

Foundation Studies Program

Key Dates 2023

Foundation Studies Program Standard

Foundation Studies Program Accelerated
March 2023 intakeAugust 2023 intakeApril 2023 intakeOctober 2023 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and MelbourneAdelaide onlyAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinishStartFinishStartFinish
Semester OneWednesday, 22 February 2023Friday, 7 July 2023Wednesday, 2 August 2023Friday, 15 December 2023Thursday, 30 March 2023 Friday, 7 July 2023 Wednesday, 11 October 2023Friday, 9 February 2024
OrientationWednesday, 22 February 2023Friday, 24 February 2023Wednesday, 2 August 2023Friday, 4 August 2023Thursday, 30 March 2023 Friday, 31 March 2023 Wednesday, 11 October 2023Friday, 13 October 2023
Semester 1 ClassesMonday, 27 February 2023Thursday, 29th June 2023Monday, 7 August 2023Wednesday, 6 December 2023Monday, 3 April 2023Thursday, 29 June 2023Monday, 16 October 2023Friday ,2 February 2024
Mid-Semester BreakMonday, 24 April 2023Friday 28 April 2023Monday, 2 October 2023Friday, 6 October 2023Monday, 10 July 2023 Friday, 28 July 2023 Monday 25 December 2023Friday 5 January 2024
ExamsFriday, 30 June 2023Friday, 7 July 2023Thursday, 7 December 2023Friday, 15 December 2023Friday, 30 June 2023 Friday, 7 July 2023 Monday, 5 February 2024Friday, 9 February 2024
Mid-Year BreakMonday, 10 July 2023Friday, 28 July 2023Monday, 18 December 2023Friday, 16 February 2024Monday, 10 July 2023Friday, 28 July 2023Monday, 12 February 2024Friday, 16 February 2024
Semester TwoMonday, 31 July 2023Friday, 15 December 2023Monday, 19 February 2024Wednesday, 5 July 2024Monday, 31 July 2023 Friday, 15 December 2023 Monday, 19 February 2024Wednesday, 12 July 2024
Semester Two ClassesMonday, 31 July 2023Friday 1 December 2023Monday 19 FebruaryFriday, 21 June 2024Monday, 31 July 2023^^Friday, 1 December 2023^^Monday, 19 February 2024^^Friday, 21 June 2024^^
Mid-Semester BreakMonday, 2 October 2023Friday, 6 October 2023Monday 22 April 2024Friday, 26 April 2024Monday, 2 October 2023Friday, 6 October 2023Monday, 22 April 2024Friday, 26 April 2024
Study WeekMonday, 4 December 2023Thursday, 7 December 2023Monday, 24 June 2024Wednesday, 26 June 2024Monday, 4 December 2023 Thursday, 7 December 2023 Monday, 24 June 2024Wednesday, 26 June 2024
ExamsFriday, 8 December 2023Friday,15 December 2023Thursday, 27 June 2024Friday, 5 July 2024Friday, 8 December 2023 Friday, 15 December 2023 Thursday, 27 June 2024Friday, 5 July 2024
Graduation Thursday, 21 December 2023 Thursday, 11 July 2024Thursday, 21 December 2023 Thursday, 11 July 2024
Transcript CollectionFriday, 22 December 2023Friday, 12 July 2024Friday, 22 December 2023 Friday, 12 July 2024
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Degree Transfer Program

Key Dates 2023

Degree Transfer Program Extended
March 2023 intakeOctober 2023 intake
Adelaide only Adelaide only
StartFinishStartFinish
Semester OneWednesday, 29 March 2023Friday, 7 July 2023Wednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 19 January 2024
OrientationWednesday, 29 March 2023Friday, 31 March 2023Wednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 6 October 2023
ClassesMonday, 3 April 2023Friday, 23 June 2023Monday, 9 October 2023Friday, 12 January 2024
Mid-Semester BreakNo breakNo breakMonday, 25 December 2023Friday, 29 December 2023
Study WeekMonday 26 June 2023Friday 30 June 2023Monday 8 January 2024Friday 12 January 2024
Final AssessmentsMonday, 3 July 2023Friday, 7 July 2023Monday, 15 January 2024Friday, 19 January 2024
BreakMonday, 10 July 2023Friday, 14 July 2023Monday, 22 January 2024Friday, 16 February 2024
Joins Degree Transfer Standard July 2023Joins Degree Transfer Standard February 2024
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Degree Transfer Program Standard
February 2023 intakeJuly 2023 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinish
Semester OneMonday, 20 February 2023Saturday, 1 July 2023Monday, 17 July 2023Saturday, 18 November 2023
OrientationMonday, 20 February 2023Friday, 24 February 2023Monday, 17 July 2023Friday, 21 July 2023
Semester 1 ClassesMonday 27 February 2023Friday 9 June 2023Monday 24 July 2023Friday 27 October 2023
Mid-Semester breakFriday 7 April 2023Friday 21 April 2023Monday 18 September 2023Friday 29 September 2023
SWOTVACMonday, 12 June 2023Friday, 16 June 2023Monday, 30 October 2023Friday, 3 November 2023
ExamsSaturday, 17 June 2023Saturday, 1 July 2023Saturday, 4 November 2023Saturday, 18 November 2023
Mid / End of Year BreakMonday, 3 July 2023Friday, 14 July 2023Monday, 20 November 2023Friday, 1 December 2023
Replacement ExamsMonday 17 July 2023Saturday 22 July 2023Wednesday 6 December 2023Tuesday 12 December 2023
Semester TwoMonday, 24 July 2023Saturday, 18 November 2023Monday, 19 February 2024Saturday, 22 June 2024
Semester 2 ClassesMonday 24 July 2023Friday 27 October 2023Monday 19 February 2024Friday 7 June 2024
Mid-Semester BreakMonday, 18 September 2023Friday, 29 September 2023Friday 29 March 2024Friday 12 April 2024
SWOTVACMonday, 30 October 2023Friday, 3 November 2023Monday, 3 June 2024Friday, 7 June 2024
ExamsSaturday, 4 November 2023Saturday, 18 November 2023Saturday, 8 June 2024Saturday, 22 June 2024
Mid / End of Year BreakMonday, 20 November 2023Friday, 1 December 2023Monday, 24 June 2024Friday, 5 July 2024
Replacement ExamsWednesday 6 December 2023Tuesday 12 December 2023Monday 8 July 2024Saturday 13 July 2024
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Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
October 2023 intake
Adelaide and Melbourne
StartFinish
Semester OneWednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 5 January 2024
OrientationWednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 6 October 2023
Semester 1 ClassesMonday 9 October 2023Friday 15 December 2023
SWOTVACMonday, 18 December 2023Friday, 22 December 2023
BreakMonday, 25 December 2023Friday, 29 December 2023
ExamsTuesday 2 January 2024Friday, 5 January 2024
Replacement ExamsMonday 22 January 2024Friday 26 January 2024
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Pre-Master’s Program

Key Dates 2023/2024 (Study Period with four courses)

Pre-Master’s Program (Extended) (Three Study Periods)
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and Melbourne
2023 July Intake2024 January Intake 2024 July Intake
StartFinishStartFinishStartFinish
OrientationWednesday, 5 July 2023Friday, 7 July 2023Wednesday, 10 January 2024Friday, 12 January 2024Wednesday, 3 July 2024Friday, 5 July 2024
Study Period 1
(Pre-Bridging) 		Monday, 10 July 2023Friday, 22 September 2023Monday, 15 January 2024Friday, 29 March 2024Monday, 8 July 2024Friday, 20 September 2024
Study Period 2
(Bridging) 		Tuesday, 9 October 2023Friday, 12 January 2024Monday, 1 April 2024Friday, 28 June 2024Monday, 30 September 2024Friday, 10 January 2025
Study Period 3
(Credit Bearing) 		Monday, 26 February 2024Friday, 28 June 2024Monday, 22 July 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024February 2025June 2025
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Note: 2024 dates are indicative only. For more information of Pre-Master’s Program (Extended) delivery location, visit Pre-Master’s Program or Fees.

Key Dates 2023 (Study Period with Four Courses)

Pre-Master's Program, Two Study Periods
March 2023 intakeOctober 2023 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinish
Study Period 1Wednesday, 15 March 2023Friday, 16 June 2023Wednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 12 January 2024
OrientationWednesday, 15 March 2023Friday, 17 March 2023Wednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 6 October 2023
Study Period 1 ClassesMonday, 20 March 2023Friday, 9 June 2023Monday, 9 October 2023Friday, 5 January 2024
Break--Monday, 25 December 2023,Friday, 29 December 2023
Study Week & Final AssessmentsMonday, 12 June 2023Friday, 16 June 2023Monday, 8 January 2024Friday, 12 January 2024
BreakMonday, 26 June 2023Friday, 14 July 2023Monday, 15 January 2024TBC
Study Period 2Joins Pre-Master's Program Accelerated July 2023Joins Pre-Master's Program Accelerated February 2024*
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Pre-Master's Program Accelerated, One Study Period
February 2023 intakeJuly 2023 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinish
Study Period 1Monday, 20 February 2023Saturday, 1 July 2023Monday, 17 July 2023Saturday, 18 November 2023
OrientationMonday, 20 February 2023Friday, 24 February 2023Wednesday, 5 July 2023Friday, 7 July 2023
Study Period 1 ClassesMonday 27 February 2023Friday 9 June 2023Monday 24 July 2023Friday 3 November 2023
BreakMonday 10 April 2023Friday 21 April 2023Monday 18 September 2023Friday 29 September 2023
SWOTVACMonday, 12 June 2023Friday, 16 June 2023Monday, 30 October 2023Friday, 3 November 2023
ExamsSaturday, 17 June 2023Saturday, 1 July 2023Saturday, 4 November 2023Saturday, 18 November 2023
BreakMonday 3 July 2023Friday 14 July 2023Monday 20 November 2023Friday 1 December 2023
Replacement ExamsMonday 17 July 2023Friday 21 July 2023Wednesday 6 December 2023Tuesday 12 December 2023
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Key Dates 2023 (Study Period with Three Courses)

Pre-Master's Program, Two Study Periods
October 2023 intake
Adelaide only
StartFinish
Study Period 1Wednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 12 January 2024
OrientationWednesday, 4 October 2023Friday, 6 October 2023
Study Period 1 ClassesMonday, 9 October 2023Friday, 5 January 2024
BreakMonday, 25 December 2023Friday, 29 December 2023
Study Week & Final AssessmentsMonday, 8 January 2024Friday, 12 January 2024
BreakMonday, 15 January 2024TBC
Study Period 2TBCTBC
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Pre-Master's Program Accelerated, One Study Period
January 2023 intake
Adelaide only
StartFinish
Study Period 1Wednesday, 25 January 2023Saturday, 6 May 2023
OrientationWednesday, 25 January 2023Friday, 27 January 2023
Study Period 1 ClassesMonday, 30 January 2023Friday, 28 April 2023
Study WeekMonday, 1 May 2023Wednesday, 3 May 2023
ExamsThursday, 4 May 2023Saturday, 6 May 2023
Replacement ExamsSaturday, 20 May 2023Saturday, 20 May 2023
Break before University Study Period 2Monday, 8 May 2023Sunday, 21 May 2023
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All dates are correct at the time of publishing. Dates are subject to change.

* 2024 dates to be released

^^ Accelerated programs will join FSP Standard March 2023 intake (April 2023 intake) and FSP Standard August 2023 intake (October 2023 intake).

2024 Academic Year

Foundation Studies Program

Degree Transfer Program

Pre-Masters Program

Foundation Studies Program

Foundation Studies Program Standard

Foundation Studies Program Accelerated
February 2024 intakeJuly 2024 intakeMarch 2024 intakeOctober 2024 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and MelbourneAdelaide onlyAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinishStartFinishStartFinish
Semester 1Wednesday, 21 February 2024Friday, 12 July 2024Wednesday, 31 July 2024Friday, 20 December 2024Wednesday, 27 March 2024Friday, 5 July 2024Wednesday, 9 October 2024Friday, 7 February 2025
OrientationWednesday, 21 February 2024Friday, 23 February 2024Wednesday, 31 July 2024Friday, 2 August 2024Wednesday, 27 March 2024Friday, 29 March 2024Wednesday, 9 October 2024Friday, 11 October 2024
Semester 1 Term 1 ClassesMonday, 26 February 2024Friday, 26 April 2024Monday, 5 August 2024Friday, 4 October 2024Monday, 1 April 2024Friday, 28 June 2024Monday, 14 October 2024Friday, 20 December 2024
BreakMonday, 29 April 2024Friday, 3 May 2024Monday, 7 October 2024Friday, 11 October 2024Monday, 16 December 2024Friday, 27 December 2024
Semester 1 Term 2 ClassesMonday, 6 May 2024Friday, 28 June 2024Monday, 14 October 2024Friday, 6 December 2024
ExamsMonday, 1 July 2024Friday, 5 July 2024Thursday, 9 December 2024Friday, 13 December 2024Monday, 1 July 2024Friday, 5 July 2024Monday, 3 February 2025Friday, 7 February 2025
BreakMonday, 15 July 2024Friday, 26 July 2024Monday, 16 December 2024Friday, 20 December 2024Monday, 8 July 2024Friday, 26 July 2024
Semester 2Monday, 29 July 2024Friday, 20 December 2024Monday, 17 February 2025 (TBC)Friday, 11 July 2025Monday, 29 July 2024Friday, 20 December 2024Monday, 17 February 2025 (TBC)Friday, 11 July 2025
Semester 2 Term 3 ClassesMonday, 29 July 2024Friday, 4 October 2024Monday, 17 February 2025 (TBC)Friday, 18 April 2025Monday, 29 July 2024Friday, 4 October 2024
BreakMonday, 7 October 2024Friday, 11 October 2024Monday, 21 April 2025Friday, 25 April 2025Monday, 7 October 2024Friday, 11 October 2024Monday, 10 February 2025Friday, 14 February 2025
Semester 2 Term 4 ClassesMonday, 14 October 2024Friday, 29 November 2024Monday, 28 April 2025Friday, 20 June 2025Monday, 14 October 2024Friday, 29 November 2024*Monday, 17 February 2025 (TBC)Friday, 11 July 2025
ExamsFriday, 9 December 2024Friday, 13 December 2024Thursday, 26 June 2025Friday, 4 July 2025Friday, 9 December 2024Friday, 13 December 2024Thursday, 26 June 2025Friday, 4 July 2025
GraduationThursday 19 December 2024Thursday, 10 July 2025Thursday 19 December 2024Thursday, 10 July 2025
Transcript CollectionFriday 20 December 2024Friday, 11 July 2025Friday 20 December 2024Friday, 11 July 2025
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Degree Transfer Program

Degree Transfer Program Extended
March 2024 intakeOctober 2024 intake
Adelaide only Adelaide only
StartFinishStartFinish
Semester OneWednesday, 27 March 2024Friday, 5 July 2024Wednesday, 2 October 2024Friday, 24 January 2025
OrientationWednesday, 27 March 2024Friday, 29 March 2024Wednesday, 2 October 2024Friday, 4 October 2024
Semester ClassesMonday, 1 April 2024Friday, 21 June 2024Monday, 7 October 2024Friday, 20 December 2024
BreakNo breakNo breakMonday, 23 December 2024Friday, 3 January 2025
ExamMonday, 1 July 2024Friday, 5 July 2024Monday, 20 January 2025Friday, 24 January 2025
BreakMonday, 8 July 2024Friday, 12 July 2024Monday, 27 January 2025Friday, 14 February 2025
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Degree Transfer Program StandardDegree Transfer Program Accelerated
February 2024 intakeJuly 2024 intakeOctober 2024 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinishStartFinish
Semester OneMonday, 19 February 2024Friday, 5 July 2024Monday, 15 July 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024Wednesday, 2 October 2024Friday, 17 January 2025
OrientationMonday, 19 February 2024Friday, 23 February 2024Monday, 15 July 2024Friday, 19 July 2024Wednesday, 2 October 2024Friday, 4 October 2024
Semester ClassesMonday, 26 February 2024Friday, 5 April 2024Monday, 22 July 2024Friday, 13 September 2024Monday, 7 October 2024Friday, 13 December 2024
BreakMonday, 8 April 2024Friday, 19 April 2024Monday, 16 September 2024Friday, 27 September 2024Monday, 23 December 2024Friday, 3 January 2025
ExamsMonday, 17 June 2024Saturday, 29 June 2024Monday, 4 November 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024Monday, 6 January 2025Friday, 10 January 2025
BreakMonday, 1 July 2024Friday, 12 July 2024Monday, 18 November 2024Friday, 29 November 2024
Replacement ExamsMonday, 15 July 2024Friday, 19 July 2024Wednesday, 4 December 2024Tuesday, 10 December 2024Monday, 13 January 2025Friday, 17 January 2025
Semester TwoMonday, 22 July 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024Monday, 24 February 2025Saturday, 28 June 2025Joins Degree Transfer Standard February 2025*
Semester ClassesMonday, 22 July 2024Friday, 13 September 2024Monday, 24 February 2025Friday, 4 April 2025
BreakMonday, 16 September 2024Friday, 27 September 2024Monday, 7 April 2025Friday, 18 April 2025
ExamsMonday, 4 November 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024Monday, 16 June 2025Saturday, 28 June 2025
BreakMonday, 18 November 2024Friday, 29 November 2024Monday, 30 June 2025Friday, 11 July 2025
Replacement ExamsWednesday, 4 December 2024Tuesday, 10 December 2024Monday, 14 July 2025Friday, 18 July 2025
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Pre-Master’s Program

Pre-Master’s Program Extended (Study period with four courses)
January 2024 intakeJuly 2024 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinish
Study Period OneWednesday, 10 January 2024Friday, 22 March 2024Wednesday, 3 July 2024Friday, 20 September 2024
OrientationWednesday, 10 January 2024Friday, 12 January 2024Wednesday 3 July 2024Friday 5 July 2024
ClassesMonday, 15 January 2024Friday, 22 March 2024Monday, 8 July 2024Friday, 13 September 2024
Study Period TwoWednesday, 27 March 2024Friday, 28 June 2024Wednesday, 25 September 2024Friday, 10 January 2025
OrientationWednesday, 27 March 2024Friday, 29 March 2024Wednesday, 25 September 2024Friday, 27 September 2024
ClassesMonday, 1 April 2024Friday, 21 June 2024Monday, 30 September 2024Friday, 20 December 2024
BreakMonday, 8 July 2024Friday, 12 July 2024Monday, 23 December 2024Friday, 3 January 2025
Study Period ThreeMonday, 22 July 2024Friday, 13 September 2024TBCTBC
OrientationWednesday, 17 July 2024Friday, 19 July 2024TBCTBC
ClassesMonday, 22 July 2024Friday, 13 September 2024TBCTBC
BreakMonday, 16 September 2024Friday, 27 September 2024TBCTBC
ExamsMonday, 4 November 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024TBCTBC
BreakMonday, 18 November 2024Friday, 29 December 2024TBCTBC
Replacement ExamsWednesday, 4 December 2024Tuesday, 10 December 2024TBCTBC
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Pre-Master’s Program Standard (Study period with three courses)
September 2024 intake
Adelaide only
StartFinish
Study Period oneWednesday, 25 September 2024Friday, 10 January 2025
OrientationWednesday, 25 September 2024Friday, 27 September 2024
ClassesMonday, 30 September 2024Friday, 20 December 2024
BreakMonday, 23 December 2024Friday, 3 January 2025
Study Period TwoTBCTBC
OrientationTBCTBC
ClassesTBCTBC
BreakTBCTBC
ExamsTBCTBC
BreakTBCTBC
Replacement ExamsTBCTBC
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Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated (Study period with four courses)
February 2024 intakeJuly 2024 intake
Adelaide and MelbourneAdelaide and Melbourne
StartFinishStartFinish
Study Period oneWednesday, 21 February 2024Friday, 28 June 2024Wednesday, 17 July 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024
OrientationWednesday, 21 February 2024Friday, 23 February 2024Wednesday, 17 July 2024Friday, 19 July 2024
ClassesMonday, 26 February 2024Friday, 5 April 2024Monday, 22 July 2024Friday, 13 September 2024
BreakMonday, 8 April 2024Friday, 19 April 2024Monday, 16 September 2024Friday, 27 September 2024
ExamsSaturday, 15 June 2024Saturday, 29 June 2024Monday, 4 November 2024Saturday, 16 November 2024
BreakMonday, 1 July 2024Friday, 12 July 2024Monday, 18 November 2024Friday, 29 December 2024
Replacement ExamsMonday, 15 July 2024Friday, 21 July 2023Wednesday, 4 December 2024Tuesday, 10 December 2024
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Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated (Study period with three courses)
January 2024 intake
Adelaide only
StartFinish
Study Period oneWednesday, 24 January 2024Saturday, 4 May 2024
OrientationWednesday, 24 January 2024Thursday, 25 January 2024
ClassesMonday, 29 January 2024Friday, 26 April 2024
ExamsThursday, 2 May 2024Saturday, 4 May 2024
Replacement ExamsSaturday, 18 May 2024Saturday, 18 May 2024
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Note: 2024 and 2025 dates shown are correct at the time of publishing. Please use these dates as a guide as they may change at the discretion of the University of Adelaide College and/or University of Adelaide. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Academic Calendar page.

* 2025 dates to be released.

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