Important dates

Stay organised and in control of your university schedule. Here are the key academic and administrative dates you need to know.

Important dates 2026 

The dates here apply to semester and trimester enrolments. See dates for specialist courses and non-standard teaching periods if you're enrolled outside of the typical semester.    

  • Public Holidays & University Closures
    Date(s) Event Description
    19 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 University shutdown (2025/2026) UWA reopens on 5 January
    26 January 2026 Australia Day UWA closed
    2 March 2026 Labour Day UWA closed
    3 April 2026 Good Friday UWA closed
    6 April 2026 Easter Monday UWA closed
    25 April 2026 ANZAC Day UWA closed
    27 April 2026 Public holiday in lieu of ANZAC Day UWA closed
    1 June 2026 Western Australia Day UWA closed
    28 September 2026 King's Birthday UWA closed
    24 December 2026 – 3 January 2027* University shutdown (2026/2027) UWA reopens on 4 January

    *Dates are provisional and subject to change
  • Semester 1, 2026

    Enrolment & Teaching Dates

    Date(s) Event Description
    1 October 2025 – 10 December 2025 Undergraduate transfers open (Semester 1, 2026 entry) See Enrolments for more on transferring.
    3 November 2025 – 19 January 2026 Re-enrolments open (2026) See Enrolments for more on enrolling online and see Non-standard teaching periods for other enrolment deadlines.
    11 December 2025 – 9 February 2026 Late undergraduate transfers open (Semester 1, 2026 entry) See Enrolments for more on applying for a transfer late, including $100 late fee.
    20 January 2026 Late re-enrolments open (2026) See Enrolments for more, including $200 late fee.
    16 – 20 February 2026 Orientation Week (O-Week) Semester 1 A week full of events and activities designed to welcome you to the semester, help you find your way around, and meet new people. See Unistart for more.
    23 February 2026 First day of semester The official start of the teaching period. Your classes begin this week. See Non-standard teaching periods for other dates.
    28 February 2026 Last date to add a unit Your final opportunity to add a unit to your study plan for this semester. See Enrolments for more.
    15 March 2026 Last day to withdraw early This is your last day to withdraw from a unit without it appearing on your academic record. See Non-standard teaching periods for other dates or Enrolments for more on withdrawing.
    6 – 10 April 2026 Study break Non-teaching week. A mid-semester break from classes. Use this time to catch up on study or recharge.
    10 April 2026 Academic withdrawal date The last day to withdraw from Semester 1 units without academic penalty, and the last date to apply for Approved Leave for Semester 1. See Non-standard teaching periods for other academic withdrawal dates or Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    22 May 2026 Last day of semester The last day to withdraw from Semester 1 units with academic penalty.
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Pre-exam study break
    15 June – 19 July 2026 Mid-year vacation


    Timetable and Class Allocation (CAS) Dates

    Date(s) Event Description
    14 January – 28 January 2026 Class allocation preferences open This is the period where you log in to select and rank your preferred days and times for classes.
    5 February 2026 Timetable released


    Fee Dates

    Date(s) Event Description
    24 January 2026 Semester 1 Statement of Accounts will be available on studentConnect
    31 March 2026 Census date The last day to withdraw from a Semester 1 unit without financial penalty. See Non-standard teaching periods for other census dates and more information at Fees.


    Exam & Result Dates

    Date(s) Event Description
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Exams
    3 July 2026 Results released on studentConnect
    13 – 17 July 2026 Exams (deferred and supplementary, Semester 1, 2026)
    24 July 2026 Results released on studentConnect (supplementary and deferred exams Semester 1, 2026)
  • Semester 2 2026

    Enrolment & Teaching Dates

    Date(s) Event Description
    1 May – 29 June 2026 Undergraduate transfers open See Enrolments page for more about transferring courses.
    1 May – 25 July 2026 Mid-year re-enrolments open See Enrolments for more.
    30 June – 6 July 2026 Late undergraduate transfers open See Enrolments for more on transfers, including $100 late fee.
    13 – 17 July 2026 Orientation Week (O-Week) Semester 2
    20 July 2026 First day of semester
    25 July 2026 Last day to add a unit See Enrolments for more on adding units late.
    8 August 2026 Last day to withdraw early Units won't show on your formal academic record. See Non-standard teaching periods for other dates or Enrolments for more on withdrawing.
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Study break Non-teaching week. A mid-semester break from classes. Use this time to catch up on study or recharge.
    4 September 2026 Academic withdrawal date The last day to withdraw from Semester 2 units without academic penalty, and the last date to apply for Approved Leave for Semester 2. See Non-standard teaching periods for other academic withdrawal dates or Enrolments for more on withdrawing.
    16 October 2026 Last day of semester The last day to withdraw from Semester 2 units with academic penalty. See Enrolments page for more on withdrawing.
    19 – 23 October 2026 Study break Non-teaching week. A mid-semester break from classes. Use this time to catch up on study or recharge.
    9 November 2026 – 21 February 2027 Summer vacation (2026/2027) University will be open except for shutdown period.


    Fee Dates

    Date(s) Event Description
    6 June 2026 Semester 2 Statement of Accounts will be available on studentConnect
    31 August 2026 Census date The last day to withdraw from a Semester 2 unit without financial penalty. See Non-standard teaching periods for other census dates and more information at Fees.


    Exam & Result Dates

    Date(s) Event Description
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Exams The official period for final exams. Your personal exam schedule will be available on studentConnect closer to the date.
    TBC Results released on studentConnect
  • Graduation Dates
    Date(s) Event Description
    24–27 August 2026* Mid-year graduation ceremonies The official ceremonies for students who completed their studies in the first half of the year.

    *Dates are provisional and subject to change.
    8–17 February 2027* End of year graduation ceremonies The official ceremonies for students who completed their studies in the second half of the year.

    *Dates are provisional and subject to change.
  • Trimester Students

    Trimester 1

    Date(s) Event Description
    19 January 2026 First day of Trimester 1
    24 January 2026 Last date to add a unit
    9 February 2026 Last date to withdraw early Units will not show on your formal record. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    13 February 2026 Census date The last day to withdraw without financial consequence. See Fees for more on census date and paying your fees.
    6 March 2026 Academic withdrawal date The last day to withdraw from Trimester 1 units without academic consequence. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    10 April 2026 Last day of trimester The last day to withdraw from Trimester 1 units. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    11 – 18 April 2026 Exams
    11 – 12 May 2026 Exams (supplementary and deferred Trimester 1)


    Trimester 2

    Date(s) Event Description
    27 April 2026 First day of Trimester 2
    2 May 2026 Last date to add a unit
    18 May 2026 Last date to withdraw early Units will not show on your formal record. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    22 May 2026 Census date The last day to withdraw without financial consequence. See Fees for more on census date and paying your fees.
    12 June 2026 Academic withdrawal date The last date to withdraw from Trimester 2 units without academic consequence. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    17 July 2026 Last day of Trimester 2 The last day to withdraw from Trimester 2 units. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    18 – 25 July 2026 Exams
    17 – 18 August 2026 Exams (supplementary and deferred, Trimester 2)


    Trimester 3

    Date(s) Event Description
    10 August 2026 First day of Trimester 3
    15 August 2026 Last date to add a unit
    31 August 2026 Last date to withdraw early Units do not show on your formal record. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    4 September 2026 Census date The last day to withdraw without financial consequence. See Fees for more on census date and paying your fees.
    25 September 2026 Academic withdrawal date The last day to withdraw from Trimester 3 units without academic consequence. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    30 October 2026 Last day of Trimester 3 The last day to withdraw from Trimester 3 units. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing.
    31 October – 7 November 2026 Exams
    TBC Exams (supplementary and deferred, Trimester 3)


    MBA

    Date(s) Event Description
    TBC MBA Summer Program
    TBC MBA Winter Program
  • Summer School

    There are two summer school teaching periods, SA and SB. Check the handbook or your enrolment to see which teaching period you're enrolled in.

    SA

    Date(s) Event Description
    17 November 2025 – 8 February 2026 Summer School (start and end of teaching) Find more on Enrolments.
    4 December 2025 Class allocation opens (11am)
    22 November 2025 Last Date to Add a Unit Your final opportunity to add an 'SA' unit to your study plan.
    6 January 2026 Census Date The final day to withdraw from an 'SA' unit without being financially liable for the fees.
    6 January 2026 Academic Withdrawal Date Your final deadline to withdraw from an 'SA' unit to avoid receiving a "Fail" grade.
    1 February 2026 Teaching End The final official day of the teaching period for 'SA' units.
    8 February 2026 Assessment End The final deadline for all assessment items for 'SA' units.


    SB

    Date(s) Event Description
    5 January 2026 – 8 February 2026 Summer School (start and end of teaching) Find more on Enrolments.
    5 January 2026 Start Date The first official day of the teaching period for 'SB' units.
    10 January 2026 Last Date to Add a Unit Your final opportunity to add an 'SB' unit to your study plan.
    16 January 2026 Census Date The final day to withdraw from an 'SB' unit without being financially liable for the fees.
    23 January 2026 Academic Withdrawal Date Your final deadline to withdraw from an 'SB' unit to avoid receiving a "Fail" grade.
    1 February 2026 Teaching End The final official day of the teaching period for 'SB' units.
    8 February 2026 Assessment End The final deadline for all assessment items for 'SB' units.

Specialist course dates

If your course is listed here, the standard university dates may not apply to you. Select your course to view your specific deadlines.

  • Doctor of Medicine
    Academic Year Date(s) Event
    Year 1 19 January 2026 Orientation
    19 January – 29 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    1 June – 5 June 2026 Study break (1 week)
    6 June – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 26 June 2026 Vacation (2 weeks)
    29 June – 29 October 2026 Second semester
    28 September – 2 October 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    30 October – 5 November 2026 Study break (1 week)
    6 November – 13 November 2026 Examination period
    Year 2 19 January – 8 May 2026 IMS3 IMED4113 First semester
    30 March – 2 April 2026 Practical exams
    3 April – 9 April 2026 Study Break (1 week)
    10 April – 24 April 2026 Examination period
    27 April – 8 May 2026 Semester break (2 week)
    11 May – 15 May 2026 IMP1 IMED4222 Second Semester Campus Week
    18 May – 26 June 2026 First rotation
    29 June – 7 August 2026 Second rotation
    10 August – 14 August 2026 Mid semester break (1 week)
    17 August – 25 September 2026 Third rotation
    26 September – 5 November 2026 Fourth rotation
    6 November – 12 November 2026 Study break (1 week)
    13 November – 20 November 2026 Examination Period
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine
    Academic Year Date(s) Event
    Year 1 12 January – 16 January 2026 Orientation
    12 January – 22 May 2026 First NSTP (Non Standard Teaching Period)
    23 March – 27 March 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 12 June 2026 Examination period
    13 June – 27 June 2026 Mid year break (2 week)
    29 June – 16 October 2026 Second NSTP (Non Standard Teaching Period)
    24 August – 28 August 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    Year 2 12 January – 22 May 2026 First semester
    23 March – 27 March 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 12 June 2026 Examination period
    13 June – 27 June 2026 Mid year break (1 week)
    29 June – 26 October 2026 Second semester
    24 August – 28 August 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    Year 3 12 January – 23 January 2026 Block Teaching Start of First NSTP
    12 January – 22 May 2026 First NSTP
    23 March – 27 March 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 12 June 2026 Examination period
    13 June – 27 June 2026 Mid-year break (2 weeks)
    29 June – 16 October 2026 Second NSTP
    24 August – 28 August 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    Year 4 12 January – 23 January 2026 Block Teaching Start of First NSTP
    26 January – 22 May 2026 Continuation of NSTP
    25 May – 19 June 2026 Intensive Teaching Block and Examination
    22 June – 26 June 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    29 June – 23 October 2026 Second NSTP
    24 August – 28 August 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    26 October – 20 November 2026 Intensive Teaching Block and Exams
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
    Academic Year Date(s) Event
    Year 1 16 February – 20 February 2026 Orientation week (compulsory)
    23 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation
    13 July – 17 July 2026 Orientation week (compulsory)
    20 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    9 November – 11 December 2026 Post-exam placement (as needed)
    Year 2 16 February – 20 February 2026 Orientation week (compulsory)
    23 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation
    13 July – 17 July 2026 Orientation week (compulsory)
    20 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    9 November – 18 December 2026 End of year placements
    Year 3 26 January – 20 February 2026 Annual placement blocks: Block 1
    23 February – 3 April 2026 Annual placement blocks: Block 2
    13 April – 22 May 2026 Annual placement blocks: Block 3
    22 June – 17 July 2026 Annual placement blocks: Block 4
    20 July – 28 August 2026 Annual placement blocks: Block 5
    7 September – 16 October 2026 Annual placement blocks: Block 6
    TBC Orientation (as needed)
    26 January – 10 April 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 19 June 2026 Vacation (1 week)
    22 June – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    9 November – 11 December 2026 Post-exam placement (as needed)
  • Doctor of Podiatric Surgery
    Academic Year Date(s) Event
    Year 1 16 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation
    13 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    Year 2 16 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation
    13 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    26 November 2026 – 12 February 2027 Summer School
    Year 3 23 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation
    13 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    16 November 2026 – 12 February 2027 Summer School
    Year 4 23 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation
    13 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
    16 November 2026 – 12 February 2027 Summer School
    Year 5 23 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 13 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation
    13 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 7 November 2026 Examination period
  • Doctor of Optometry
    Academic Year Date(s) Event
    Year 1 18 February – 29 February 2026 Orientation
    23 February – 22 May 2026 First semester
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Study break (1 week)
    30 May – 12 June 2026 Examination period
    15 June – 17 July 2026 Vacation (5 weeks)
    20 July – 16 October 2026 Second semester
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    24 October – 6 November 2026 Examination period
    Year 2 5 January – 27 March 2026 Trimester 1
    16 February – 20 February 2026 Non-contact week (1 week)
    30 March – 3 April 2026 Study break (1 week)
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Examination period
    13 April – 17 April 2026 Vacation (1 week)
    20 April – 10 July 2026 Trimester 2
    1 June – 5 June 2026 Non-contact week (1 week)
    13 June – 17 July 2026 Study break (1 week)
    20 July – 24 July 2026 Examination period
    27 July – 7 August 2026 Vacation (2 weeks)
    10 August – 30 October 2026 Trimester 3
    21 September – 25 September 2026 Non-contact week (1 week)
    2 November – 6 November 2026 Study break (1 week)
    9 November – 20 November 2026 Examination period
    Year 3 5 January – 27 March 2026 Trimester 1
    16 February – 20 February 2026 Non-contact week (1 week)
    30 March – 3 April 2026 Study break (1 week)
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Examination period
    13 April – 24 April 2026 Vacation (2 weeks)
    27 April – 24 July 2026 Trimester 2
    8 June – 12 June 2026 Non-contact week (1 week)
    27 July – 7 August 2026 Vacation (2 weeks)
    10 August – 6 November 2026 Trimester 3
    21 September – 25 September 2026 Non-contact week (1 week)
    9 November – 13 November 2026 Study break (1 week)
    16 November – 20 November 2026 Examination period
  • Doctor of Pharmacy
    Academic Year Date(s) Event
    Year 1 14 January – 16 January 2026 Orientation
    19 January 2026 K1 First Teaching Period (TP) starts
    2 March – 6 March 2026 Mid-TP break (1 week)
    26 April 2026 First TP attendance ends
    27 April – 1 May 2026 Examination study break (1 week)
    4 May – 8 May 2026 Examination week (1 week)
    18 May – 22 May 2026 Supplementary and deferred examinations (1 week)
    11 May – 22 May 2026 Vacation (2 weeks)
    26 May – 3 July 2026 Second TP K2B starts (6 week community pharmacy placement)
    5 July 2026 Second TP ends
    6 July – 17 July 2026 Vacation (2 weeks)
    20 July – standard sem 2 dates 2026 S2 Third TP* (Second semester) starts
    31 August – 4 September 2026 Mid-semester break (1 week)
    16 October 2026 Third TP (Second semester) attendance ends
    19 October – 23 October 2026 Study break (1 week)
    26 October – 7 November 2026 Examination weeks (2 weeks)
    Year 2 16 January 2026 K1 First Teaching Period (TP) starts
    2 March – 6 March 2026 Mid-TP break (1 week)
    26 April 2026 First TP attendance ends
    27 April – 1 May 2026 Examination study break (1 week)
    4 May – 8 May 2026 Examination week (1 week)
    18 May – 22 May 2026 Supplementary and deferred examinations (1 week)
    11 May – 22 May 2026 Vacation (2 weeks)
    25 May 2026 K2A Second TP starts (5 week placement)
    25 May – 26 June 2026(Additional placement day during the first two weeks of August. End date for hospital placement: 16 August 2026) Second TP K2B starts (5 week hospital pharmacy placement)
    16 August 2026 Second TP K2A ends
    29 June – 10 July 2026 Vacation (2 week)
    13 July 2026 K3 Third TP starts
    25 September 2026 Third TP K3 ends
    28 September 2026 K4 Fourth TP starts
    13 November 2026 Fourth TP K4 ends
    2 November – 7 November 2026 Examination week
    23 November – 27 November 2026 Supplementary and deferred examinations (1 week)
  • UWA College - Foundation Program
    Teaching period Date(s) Event
    Trimester 1 9 February – 13 February 2026 Orientation
    16 February 2026 Trimester Start
    20 February 2026 Last day to change enrolment
    13 March 2026 Census date
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Study break
    10 April 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    15 April 2026 Exam timetable released
    25 May – 29 May 2026 Final exam period
    5 June 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam timetable released
    12 June 2026 Release of results
    15 June – 17 June 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam period
    19 June 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam results released
    Trimester 2 8 June – 12 June 2026 Orientation
    15 June 2026 Trimester Start
    19 June 2026 Last day to change enrolment
    10 July 2026 Census date
    20 July – 24 July 2026 Study break
    31 July 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    12 August 2026 Exam timetable released
    17 September – 25 September 2026 Final exam period
    2 October 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam timetable released
    9 October 2026 Release of results
    12 October – 14 October 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam period
    16 October 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam results released
    Trimester 3 5 October – 9 October 2026 Orientation
    12 October 2026 Trimester Start
    16 October 2026 Last day to change enrolment
    6 November 2026 Census date
    4 December 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    9 December 2026 Exam timetable released
    21 December 2026 – 4 January 2027 Study break
    21 January – 29 January 2027 Final exam period
    5 February 2027 Supplementary/deferred exam timetable released
    9 February 2027 Release of results
    15 February – 17 February 2027 Supplementary/deferred exam period
    19 February 2027 Supplementary/deferred exam results released
  • UWA College - Diploma Programs
    Teaching period Date(s) Event
    Trimester 1 9 February – 13 February 2026 Orientation
    16 February 2026 Trimester Start
    20 February 2026 Last day to change enrolment
    13 March 2026 Census date
    3 April 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    6 April – 10 April 2026 Study break
    15 April 2026 Exam timetable released
    21 May – 29 May 2026 Final exam period
    5 June 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam timetable released
    12 June 2026 Release of results
    15 June – 17 June 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam period
    19 June 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam results released
    Trimester 2 8 June – 12 June 2026 Orientation
    15 June 2026 Trimester Start
    19 June 2026 Last day to change enrolment
    10 July 2026 Census date
    20 July – 24 July 2026 Study break
    31 July 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    12 August 2026 Exam timetable released
    17 September – 25 September 2026 Final exam period
    2 October 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam timetable released
    9 October 2026 Release of results
    12 October – 14 October 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam period
    16 October 2026 Supplementary/deferred exam results released
    Trimester 3 5 October – 9 October 2026 Orientation
    12 October 2026 Trimester Start
    16 October 2026 Last day to change enrolment
    6 November 2026 Census date
    4 December 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    9 December 2026 Exam timetable released
    21 December 2026 – 4 January 2027 Study break
    21 January – 29 January 2027 Final exam period
    5 February 2027 Supplementary/deferred exam timetable released
    9 February 2027 Release of results
    15 February – 17 February 2027 Supplementary/deferred exam period
    19 February 2027 Supplementary/deferred exam results released
  • UWA Business School - MBA
    Teaching period Date(s) Event
    Trimester 1 19 Jan 2026 Trimester Start
    24 Jan 2026 Last date to add a unit
    13 Feb 2026 Census date
    6 Mar 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    10 Apr 2026 Teaching end
    18 Apr 2026 Assessment end
    Trimester 2 27 Apr 2026 Trimester Start
    2 May 2026 Last date to add a unit
    22 May 2026 Census date
    12 Jun 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    17 Jul 2026 Teaching end
    25 Jul 2026 Assessment end
    Trimester 3 10 Aug 2026 Trimester Start
    15 Aug 2026 Last date to add a unit
    4 Sep 2026 Census date
    25 Sep 2026 Academic Withdrawal date
    30 Oct 2026 Teaching end
    7 Nov 2026 Assessment end

Frequently asked questions

  •  What's the difference between the census date and the academic withdrawal date?

    The Census Date is your last chance to withdraw without a financial penalty (you won't have to pay for your unit/s). The Academic Withdrawal Date is your last chance to withdraw without an academic penalty (you won't receive a "Fail" grade for your unit/s).

  • Where do I find deadlines for my assignments and exams?

    Deadlines for your specific unit assessments, like assignments and in-class tests, are in your Unit Outline, available on the Learning Management System (LMS).

  • What happens if I miss a deadline to add or withdraw from a unit?

    If you miss a key deadline due to exceptional circumstances, you may be able to apply for Special Approval or an Exceptional Variation of Assessment (EVA). It is best to speak with a Student Adviser to understand your options. 

  • When are my UWA fees due?

    Your specific fee due dates are listed in your Statement of Account (eSOA) in studentConnect. It's important to pay by the due date to avoid penalties. The census date is the final deadline to withdraw from a unit without being liable for the fees for that teaching period.

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