Academic Calendar
Key teaching dates, census dates, exams and results for the February, July and September intakes. Choose a year, then an intake, to see its dates in order.
How the year runs
Three intakes, one rhythm
Every intake follows the same pattern: orientation, teaching with a one-week break in the middle, then exams and results. These figures come straight from the dates below.
- 3 intakes a year — February, July, September
- 12–15 weeks of teaching per intake
- 1-week mid-semester break
- To 2029 dates published ahead
Campus hours
During teaching periods
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change during breaks, exam weeks and NSW public holidays.
Need help with a date?
Not sure which intake you are in, or whether a date applies to you? Student Support can confirm it.
At a glance
Quick glance
Teaching start dates for every intake, at a glance.
| Year | February intake | July intake | September intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 Feb 2026 | 13 Jul 2026 | 14 Sep 2026* |
| 2027 | 22 Feb 2027 | 12 Jul 2027 | 6 Sep 2027 |
| 2028 | 21 Feb 2028 | 10 Jul 2028 | 4 Sep 2028 |
| 2029 | 19 Feb 2029 | 9 Jul 2029 | 3 Sep 2029 |
- * The September 2026 intake is the first offering and is open to new students only, with a shortened first trimester.
- Public holiday dates follow New South Wales. Students studying in other states should check their own state's public holidays.
In detail
Key dates by intake
Year
Intake
February 2026
Semester 1 — teaching begins early February
- Orientation
- 29 January 2026
- Teaching
- 2 Feb – 15 May
- Exams
- 18–22 May 2026
- Results
- 5 June 2026
- 29JanOrientation
Orientation
29 January 2026
Introductory session before classes start
- 2Febto 15 MayTeaching
Teaching period
2 February – 15 May 2026
First week of classes to end of exams
- 13FebEnrolment
Last day to enrol
13 February 2026
Final date to enrol in units
- 27FebCensus
Census date
27 February 2026
Last day to drop a unit penalty-free
- 30Marto 6 AprBreak
Mid-semester break
30 March – 6 April 2026
Time off before the exam period
- 18Mayto 22 MayExams
Exam period
18–22 May 2026
Formal examinations
- 5JunResults
Results released
5 June 2026
Grades available via student portal
- 11Junto 12 JunSupplementary
Supplementary exams
11–12 June 2026
Second chance for eligible students
What these mean
The dates that cost you if you miss them.
- Orientation
- An introduction session held before teaching begins. Attendance is strongly recommended for new students.
- Last day to enrol
- The final date to enrol in units for that intake.
- Census date
- The last day to drop a unit without incurring financial or academic penalty. Dropping a unit after this date may still result in a fail grade and/or fees owing.
- Teaching period
- The span of weeks in which classes are delivered, from the first week of teaching to the end of the exam period.
- Revision / study week
- A break from new teaching content immediately before exams, for study and consolidation.
- Mid-semester break
- A short break partway through semester. 2026 intakes only — later years use a revision-week model instead.
- Supplementary exams
- A second exam opportunity for eligible students who did not pass in the main exam period.
- GDECE Study Period 1 / 2
- The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (GDECE) is delivered in two shorter study periods within each semester, each with its own results-release date.
All dates are based on the Lead Institute of Higher Education three-intake academic calendar. Public holiday observances follow New South Wales; students in other states should confirm local public holidays with Student Support.
While every care has been taken in preparing this calendar, students should always check the official LIHE calendar or their unit outline for the most current dates.
Admissions
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February, July and September intakes
Pick your intake, then start an application — or ask us which start date fits your plans.
