How are census dates determined?
The census dates for applying for Commonwealth assistance in standard teaching periods are:
- teaching periods of more than six weeks in length: Friday of the fourth week of teaching
- teaching periods of six weeks or less in length: Friday of the second week of teaching.
More information about the length of teaching periods
Non standard intensive teaching periods are:
- two weeks or less: day before the first day of teaching
- more than two weeks but less than six weeks in length: Friday of the second week of teaching.
Financial liability (including HELP liability) is incurred for any unit or units cancelled after the census date.
When are the census dates?
2024
Summer
Census dates
Summer 1
Friday 29 November 2024
This date relates to the 6 week Summer 1 teaching periodCensus date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Census dates
Summer
Friday 13 December 2024
This date relates to the 12 week Summer teaching periodCensus date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
College 5 Week Teaching Periods
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 9
Friday 29 November 2024
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.10 Week EAP
Census dates
10 Week EAP 3
Friday 6 December 2024
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.Flexible Teaching Periods
Census dates
Flexible Teaching Periods
Monday 1 January 2024 - Tuesday 31 December 2024
Flexible Key Dates - Census dates for flexible teaching periods vary between units. Check the attached file for key dates related to your unit offering:- GS50
- KC86
- KC87
- KC88
- LP41
College Teaching Periods
Census dates
College Summer
Friday 6 December 2024
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment.More information about census dates.
Census dates
College Summer Intensive
Friday 6 December 2024
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.2025
Semester 1
Census dates
Semester 1
Friday 21 March 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 1
Friday 21 March 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Semester 2
Withdrawing from units
Semester 2
Friday 15 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Semester 2
Friday 15 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.Summer
Withdrawing from units
Summer 2
Friday 17 January 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Summer 2
Friday 17 January 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
Summer 1
Friday 28 November 2025
This date relates to the 6 week Summer 1 teaching periodCensus date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Summer 1
Friday 28 November 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Summer
Friday 12 December 2025
This date relates to the 12 week Summer teaching periodCensus date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Summer
Friday 12 December 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.College 5 Week Teaching Periods
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 17 January 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 17 January 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 2
Friday 28 February 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 2
Friday 28 February 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 3
Friday 4 April 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 3
Friday 4 April 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 9 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 9 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 27 June 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 27 June 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 1 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 1 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 7
Friday 5 September 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 7
Friday 5 September 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 8
Friday 24 October 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 8
Friday 24 October 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 9
Friday 28 November 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 5 Week Teaching Period 9
Friday 28 November 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.6 Week Teaching Period
Withdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 17 January 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 17 January 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 2
Friday 14 March 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period 2
Friday 14 March 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 1 - 6 Week A
Friday 21 March 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Semester 1 - 6 Week A
Friday 21 March 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 1 - 6 Week B
Friday 2 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Semester 1 - 6 Week B
Friday 2 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period 3
Friday 16 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 3
Friday 16 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 11 July 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 11 July 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
Semester 2 - 6 Week C
Friday 15 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 2 - 6 Week C
Friday 15 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 12 September 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 12 September 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Semester 2 - 6 Week D
Friday 19 September 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 2 - 6 Week D
Friday 19 September 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 7 November 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 7 November 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.10 Week Teaching Period
Census dates
10 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 21 February 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
10 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 21 February 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
10 Week Teaching Period 2
Friday 16 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
10 Week Teaching Period 2
Friday 16 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
10 Week Teaching Period 3
Friday 8 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
10 Week Teaching Period 3
Friday 8 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
10 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 31 October 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
10 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 31 October 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.10 Week EAP
Withdrawing from units
10 Week EAP 1
Friday 11 April 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
10 Week EAP 1
Friday 11 April 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
10 Week EAP 2
Friday 8 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
10 Week EAP 2
Friday 8 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
10 Week EAP 3
Friday 5 December 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
10 Week EAP 3
Friday 5 December 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.15 Week EAP
Withdrawing from units
15 Week EAP 1
Friday 14 March 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
15 Week EAP 1
Friday 14 March 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
15 Week EAP 2
Friday 11 July 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
15 Week EAP 2
Friday 11 July 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
15 Week EAP 3
Friday 7 November 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
15 Week EAP 3
Friday 7 November 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.Semester 1 - 5 Week
Census dates
Semester 1 - 5 Week A
Friday 7 March 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 1 - 5 Week A
Friday 7 March 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Semester 1 - 5 Week B
Friday 9 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 1 - 5 Week B
Friday 9 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Semester 2 - 5 Week
Census dates
Semester 2 - 5 Week C
Friday 1 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 2 - 5 Week C
Friday 1 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Semester 2 - 5 Week D
Friday 3 October 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Semester 2 - 5 Week D
Friday 3 October 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Session 1
Census dates
Session 1A
Friday 14 February 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 1A
Friday 28 February 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
Session 1
Friday 28 February 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 1
Friday 28 February 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 1B
Friday 21 March 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 1B
Friday 21 March 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.Session 2
Withdrawing from units
Session 2A
Friday 9 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 2A
Friday 9 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
Session 2
Friday 23 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 2
Friday 23 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 2B
Friday 13 June 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 2B
Friday 13 June 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Session 3
Withdrawing from units
Session 3A
Friday 1 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 3A
Friday 1 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
Session 3
Friday 15 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 3
Friday 15 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 3B
Friday 5 September 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 3B
Friday 5 September 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Session 4
Withdrawing from units
Session 4A
Friday 24 October 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 4A
Friday 24 October 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 4
Friday 7 November 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 4
Friday 7 November 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Session 4B
Friday 28 November 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Session 4B
Friday 28 November 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.Research
Census dates
Research 1
Saturday 31 May 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
Research 1
Saturday 31 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
Research 2
Sunday 31 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
Research 2
Friday 31 October 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.Exchange
Withdrawing from units
Exchange 1
Friday 9 May 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
Exchange 2
Friday 7 November 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Flexible Teaching Periods
Census dates
Flexible Teaching Periods
Wednesday 1 January 2025
Flexible Key Dates - Census dates for flexible teaching periods vary between units. Check the attached file for key dates related to your unit offering:- GS50
- KC86
- KC87
- KC88
- LP41
College Teaching Periods
Census dates
College 1
Friday 21 March 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College 1
Friday 21 March 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
College 2
Friday 15 August 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College 2
Friday 15 August 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Census dates
College Summer
Friday 5 December 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.
Withdrawing from units
College Summer Intensive
Friday 5 December 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Withdrawing from units
College Summer
Friday 5 December 2025
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.
Census dates
College Summer Intensive
Friday 5 December 2025
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. More information about census dates.What will happen if I have not fulfilled the requirements?
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised.
Requirements
On or before census date:
- Commonwealth supported students must submit their online request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form
- students who selected the up-front or partial payment option pay all or part of their student contribution amount
- students with HECS-HELP loan (that is, if you are deferring part or all of your student contribution amount) must provide their Tax File Number
- eligible tuition fee paying students who are seeking Commonwealth assistance to pay their tuition fees must submit an online request for FEE-HELP form and provide their Tax File Number
- eligible students who are seeking Commonwealth assistance to pay their student services and amenities fees must submit an online request for SA-HELP form and provide their Tax File Number
- tuition fee paying students must pay their fees.
Consequences
Failure to satisfy one or more of the above requirements means:
- cancellation of enrolment. In accordance with the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) QUT cannot accept late up-front payment or late applications of HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP forms. Students who are cancelled are required to apply for readmission into a following semester
- no additions to enrolment will be accepted after the census date in any teaching period
- full financial liability for any units you withdraw from after the census date.
Failure to either pay required student services amenities fee or to submit a SA-HELP form by census date will result in sanctions applied to your student records.