University of Western Australia
Important dates 2023
For information on previous years, view important dates from 2018 [PDF], 2019 [PDF], 2020 [PDF], 2021 [PDF] and 2022 [PDF]. You can also find out information on teaching periods for 2023.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 October 2022 – 10 December 2022 | Undergraduate transfers open (Semester 1, 2023 entry) See Enrolments for more on transferring |
| 1 November 2022 | 2023 Handbook released |
| 7 November 2022 – 23 January 2023 | Re-enrolments open (2023) See Enrolments for more on enrolling online and see Non-standard teaching periods for other enrolment deadlines |
| 13 November 2022 – 26 February 2023 | Summer vacation (2022-2023) UWA is open, except during the shutdown |
| 28 November 2022 – 12 February 2023 | Summer School (start and end of teaching) Find more on Enrolments |
| 11 December 2022 – 13 February 2023 | Late undergraduate transfers open (Semester 1, 2023 entry) See Enrolments for more on applying for a transfer late, including $100 late fee |
| 23 December 2022 – 6 January 2023 | University shutdown (2022/2023) UWA reopens on 9 January |
| 24 January | Late re-enrolments open (2023) See Enrolments for more, including $200 late fee |
| 26 January | Australia Day UWA closed |
| 6 – 10 February | Exams (supplementary and deferred 2022 Semester 2 and Summer School 2023) See Exams for more |
| 20 – 24 February | Orientation (Semester 1, 2023) See Unistart for more |
| 23 February | Results released on studentConnect (supplementary and deferred Semester 2, 2022 and Summer School 2023) |
| 27 February | First day of semester (Semester 1, 2023) See Non-standard teaching periods for other dates |
| 4 March | Last date to add a unit (Semester 1) See Enrolments for more |
| 6 March | Labour Day UWA closed |
| 19 March | Last day to withdraw early (Semester 1, 2023) so units won’t show on your formal record See Non-standard teaching periods for other dates or Enrolments for more on withdrawing |
| 31 March | Census date (Semester 1, 2023), the last day to withdraw from a Semester 1 unit without financial consequence See Non-standard teaching periods for other census dates and more information at Fees |
| 7 April | Good Friday UWA closed |
| 10 April | Easter Monday UWA closed |
| 10 – 14 April | Mid-semester study break (non-teaching week) |
| 14 April | Academic withdrawal date (Semester 1, 2023), the last day to withdraw from Semester 1 units without academic consequence, 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 |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day UWA closed |
| 1 May – 30 June | Undergraduate transfers open (Semester 2 entry) See Enrolments page for more on about transferring courses |
| 1 May – 29 July | Mid-year re-enrolments open (Semester 2, 2023). See Enrolments for more |
| 26 May | Last day of semester (Semester 1, 2023), the last day to withdraw from Semester 1 units with academic consequence. |
| 29 May- 2 June | Pre-exam study break |
| 3 June – 17 June | Exams (Semester 1) |
| 5 June | Western Australia Day UWA closed |
| 19 June – 23 July | Mid-year vacation (2023) |
| 1-10 July | Late undergraduate transfers open (Semester 2 entry) See Enrolments for more on transfers, including $100 late fee |
| TBA July | Results released on studentConnect (Semester 1, 2023) |
| TBA July | Exams (deferred and supplementary, Semester 1, 2023) |
| 26 – 28 July | July graduations |
| 17 – 21 July | Orientation (Semester 2, 2023) |
| 24 July | First day of semester (Semester 2, 2023) |
| 29 July | Last day to add a unit (Semester 2, 2023) See Enrolments for more on adding units late |
| 13 August | Last day to withdraw early (Semester 2, 2023), so units won’t show on your formal record See Non-standard teaching periods for other dates or Enrolments for more on withdrawing |
| 31 August | Census date (Semester 2, 2023), the last day to withdraw from a Semester 2 unit without financial consequence See Non-standard teaching periods for other census dates and more information at Fees |
| 4 – 10 September | Mid-semester study break (non-teaching week) |
| 8 September | Academic withdrawal date (Semester 2, 2023), the last day to withdraw from Semester 2 units without academic consequence, 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 |
| 25 September | King’s Birthday UWA closed |
| 20 October | Last day of semester (Semester 2, 2023), the last day to withdraw from Semester 2 units with academic consequence. See Enrolments page for more on withdrawing |
| 23 – 27 October | Pre-exam study break |
| 28 October – 11 November | Exams (Semester 2, 2023) |
| November TBA | 2024 Handbook released |
| November TBA |
Re-enrolments open (2024) See Enrolments for more on enrolling online and see Non-standard teaching periods for other enrolment deadlines |
| 13 November 2023 – 25 February 2024 |
Summer vacation (2023/2024) University will be open except for shutdown period |
| TBA November | Results released on studentConnect (Semester 2, 2023) |
| 13 – 19 December | December graduations |
| 25 December 2023 – 7 January 2024 |
University shutdown (2023/2024) UWA reopens on 8 January |
Trimester students
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 - 21 January | MBA Summer Program |
| 23 January | First day of Trimester 1 |
| 28 January | Last date to add a unit (trimester 1) |
| 12 February | Last date to withdraw early so units will not show on your formal record (Trimester 1). See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 17 February | Census date (Trimester 1), the last day to withdraw without financial consequence See Fees for more on census date and paying your fees |
| 10 March | Academic withdrawal date (Trimester 1), the last day to withdraw from Trimester 1 units without academic consequence See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 14 April | Last day of trimester (Trimester 1), the last day to withdraw from Trimester 1 units See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 15 - 22 April | Exams (Trimester 1) |
| 1 May | First day of Trimester 2 |
| 6 May | Last date to add a unit (Trimester 2) |
| 15 - 16 May | Exams (supplementary and deferred Trimester 1) |
| 21 May | Last date to withdraw early so units will not show on your formal record (Trimester 2) See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 26 May | Census date (Trimester 2) – Last day to withdraw without financial consequence See Fees for more on census date and paying your fees |
| 16 June | Academic withdrawal date (Trimester 2), the last date to withdraw from Trimester 1 units without academic consequence See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 21 July | Last day of Trimester 2, the last day to withdraw from Trimester 2 units. See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 22 - 29 July | Exams (Trimester 2) |
| 31 July - 12 August | MBA Winter Program |
| 21 August | First day of Trimester 3 |
| 21 - 22 August | Exams (supplementary and deferred, Trimester 2) |
| 26 August | Last date to add a unit (Trimester 3) |
| 10 September | Last date to withdraw early so units do not show on your formal record (Trimester 3) See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 15 September | Census date (Trimester 3), the last day to withdraw without financial consequence See Fees for more on census date and paying your fees |
| 6 October | Academic withdrawal date (Trimester 3), the last day to withdraw from Trimester 3 units without academic consequence See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 10 November | Last day of Trimester 3, the last day to withdraw from Trimester 3 units See Enrolments for more about withdrawing |
| 11 - 18 November | Exams (Trimester 3) |
| 5 - 6 February 2024 | Exams (supplementary and deferred, Trimester 3) |
Doctor of Medicine
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Mon 23 Jan |
| First semester | Mon 23 Jan to Fri 16 June |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 Apr |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 5 June to Fri 9 June |
| Examination period | Sat 10 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (2 weeks) | Mon 19 June to Fri 30 June |
| Second semester | Mon 3 July to Fri 11 Nov |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 26 Sep to Fri 29 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 13 Nov to Thurs 16 Nov |
| Examination period | Thur 16 Nov to Fri 24 Nov |
| Year 2 | |
| Orientation | Mon 23 Jan |
| First rotation | Mon 23 Jan to Fri 12 May |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 15 May to Fri 19 May |
| Second rotation | Mon 22 May to Fri 30 June |
| Third rotation | Mon 3 July to Fri 11 Aug |
| Mid semester break (1 week) | Mon 14 Aug to Fri 18 Aug |
| Fourth rotation | Mon 21 Aug to Fri 29 Sep |
| Fifth rotation | Mon 2 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 13 Nov to Fri 17 Nov |
| Examination period | Mon 20 Nov to Fri 24 Nov |
| Year 3 | |
| First semester (RCS only) | Mon 23 Jan to Sun 2 July |
| First rotation | Mon 23 Jan to Fri 17 Mar |
| Second rotation | Mon 20 Mar to Fri 12 May |
| Third rotation | Mon 15 May to Fri 7 July |
| Mid-semester break (2 weeks) RCS students only | Mon 3 July to Sun 16 July |
| Mid-semester break (2 weeks) (except RCS students) | Mon 10 July to Fri 21 July |
| Second semester (RCS only) | Mon 17 July to Fri 10 Nov |
| Fourth rotation | Mon 24 July to Fri 15 Sep |
| Fifth Rotation | Mon 18 Sep to Fri 10 Nov |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 13 Nov to Fri 17 Nov |
| Examination period | Mon 20 Nov to Fri 24 Nov |
| Year 4 | |
| Elective (not applicable for 2022) | Dec 2022 to Fri 20 Jan 2023 |
| MRSA Testing Week | Mon 23 Jan to Fri 27 Jan |
| First Rotation | Mon 30 Jan to Fri 3 Mar |
| Second Rotation | Mon 6 Mar to Fri 7 April |
| Third Rotation | Mon 10 April to Fri 12 May |
| Mid-semester break (2 weeks) | Mon 5 May to Fri 26 May |
| Fourth Rotation | Mon 29 May to Fri 30 June |
| Fifth Rotation | Mon 3 July to Fri 4 Aug |
| Sixth Rotation | Mon 7 Aug to Fri 8 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 11 Sept to Fri 15 Sept |
| Examination period | Sat 16 Sept to Thur 21 Sept |
| Break | Mon 25 Sept to Fri 6 Oct |
| Preparation for Internship | Mon 9 Oct to Fri 24 Nov |
| Dedication/Graduation ceremony | TBA (between 13 - 19 Dec) |
Doctor of Dental Medicine
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Mon 16 Jan to Fri 20 Jan |
| First semester | Mon 16 Jan to Fri 16 June |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 Apr |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Mid semester break (2 week) | Mon 19 June to Fri 30 June |
| Second semester | Mon 3 July to Fri 10 Nov |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 14 Aug to Fri 18 Aug |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct |
| Examination period | Sat 30 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
| Years 2 and 3 | |
| First semester | Mon 16 Jan to Fri 16 June |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 Apr |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (1 week) | Mon 19 June to Fri 23 June |
| Second semester | Mon 26 June to Fri 10 Nov |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 14 Aug to Fri 18 Aug |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct |
| Examination period | Mon 30 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
| Year 4 | |
| Block Teaching | Mon 16 Jan to Fri 20 Jan |
| First semester | Mon 23 Jan to Fri 26 May |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 Apr |
| Intensive Teaching Block | Mon 29 May to Fri 23 June |
| Second semester | Mon 26 June to Fri 27 Oct |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 14 Aug to Fri 18 Aug |
| Intensive Teaching Block | Mon 30 Oct to Fri 24 Nov |
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Mon 20 Feb to Fri 24 Feb |
| First semester | Mon 30 Jan to Fri 26 May |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 April |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (5 weeks) | Mon 19 June to Fri 21 July |
| Second semester | Mon 24 July to Fri 20 Oct |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 4 Sep to Fri 8 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 23 Oct to 27 Oct |
| Examination period | Mon 30 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
| Year 2 | |
| Orientation | Mon 20 Feb to Fri 24 Feb |
| First semester | Mon 27 Feb to Fri 26 May |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 April |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (5 weeks) | Mon 19 June to Fri 21 July |
| Second semester | Mon 24 July to Fri 20 Oct |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 4 Sep to Fri 8 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 23 Oct to 27 Oct |
| Examination period | Mon 30 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
| End of year placements | Mon 13 Nov to Fri 8 Dec |
| Year 3 | |
| Orientation | Mon 20 Feb to Fri 24 Feb |
| First semester | Mon 30 Jan to Fri 26 May |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 April |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (5 weeks) | Mon 19 June to Fri 21 July |
| Second semester | Mon 26 June to Fri 20 Oct |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 4 Sep to Fri 8 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 23 Oct to 27 Oct |
| Examination period | Mon 30 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
Doctor of Podiatric Surgery
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| First semester | Mon 20 Feb to Fri 26 May |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (3 weeks) | Mon 13 June to Fri 1 July |
| Second semester | Mon 10 July to Fri 20 Oct |
| Year 2 | |
| First semester | Mon 30 Jan to Fri 26 May |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (3 weeks) | Mon 13 June to Fri 1 July |
| Second semester | Mon 10 July to Fri 20 Oct |
| End of year placements | Mon 25 Nov to Sun 25 Feb 2024 |
Doctor of Optometry
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Tue 21 Feb to Thurs 23 Feb |
| First semester | Mon 27 Feb to Fri 26 May |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 Apr |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June |
| Examination period | Mon 5 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (5 weeks) | Mon 19 June to Fri 21 July |
| Second semester | Mon 24 July to Fri 20 Oct |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 4 Sep to Fri 8 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct |
| Examination period | Mon 30 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
| Year 2 | |
| Trimester 1 | Mon 9 Jan to Fri 31 Mar |
| Non-contact week (1 week) | Mon 20 Feb to Fri 24 Feb |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 3 Apr to Fri 7 Apr |
| Examination period | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 Apr |
| Vacation (1 week) | Mon 17 Apr to Fri 21 Apr |
| Trimester 2 | Mon 24 Apr to Fri 28 July |
| Non-contact week (1 week) | Mon 5 June to Fri 9 June |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 17 July to Fri 21 July |
| Examination period | Mon 24 July to Fri 28 July |
| Vacation (2 weeks) | Mon 31 July to Fri 11 Aug |
| Trimester 3 | Mon 14 Aug to Fri 3 Nov |
| Non-contact week (1 week) | Mon 25 Sep to Fri 29 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 6 Nov to Fri 10 Nov |
| Examination period | Mon 13 Nov to Fri 24 Nov |
| Year 3 | |
| Trimester 1 | Mon 9 Jan to Fri 31 Mar |
| Non-contact week (1 week) | Mon 20 Feb to Fri 24 Feb |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 3 Apr to Fri 7 Apr |
| Examination period | Mon 10 Apr to Fri 14 Apr |
| Vacation (2 weeks) | Mon 17 Apr to Fri 28 Apr |
| Trimester 2 | Mon 1 May to Fri 28 July |
| Non-contact week (1 week) | Mon 12 June to Fri 16 June |
| Vacation (2 weeks) | Mon 31 July to Fri 11 Aug |
| Trimester 3 | Mon 14 Aug to Fri 3 Nov |
| Non-contact week (1 week) | Mon 25 Sep to Fri 29 Sep |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 13 Nov to Fri 17 Nov |
| Examination period | Mon 20 Nov to Fri 24 Nov |
Master of Pharmacy
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Wed 18 Jan to Fri 20 Jan |
| K1 First Teaching Period (TP) starts | Mon 23 Jan |
| Mid-TP break (1 week) | Mon 6 Mar to Fri 10 Mar |
| First TP attendance ends | Friday 28 Apr |
| Examination study break (1 week) | Mon 1 May to Fri 5 May |
| Examination week (1 week) | Mon 8 May to Fri 12 May |
| Vacation (2 weeks) | Mon 15 May to Fri 26 May |
| K2A Second TP starts 6 week placement | Mon 29 May |
| Second TP ends | Fri 7 July |
| Vacation (2 weeks) | Mon 11 July to Fri 21 July |
| S2 Third TP^ (Second semester) starts | Mon 24 July |
| Mid-semester break (1 week) | Mon 4 Sep to Fri 8 Sep |
| Third TP (Second semester) Teaching ends | Friday 20 Oct |
| Study break (1 week) | Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct |
| Examination weeks (2 weeks) | Mon 30 Oct to Fri 10 Nov |
| Year 2 | |
| K1 First Teaching Period (TP) starts | Wed 18 Jan |
| Mid-TP break (1 week) | Mon 6 Mar to Fri 10 Mar |
| First TP attendance ends | Friday 28 Apr |
| Examination study break (1 week) | Mon 1 May to Fri 5 May |
| Examination week (1 week) | Mon 8 May to Fri 12 May |
| Vacation (2 weeks) | Mon 15 May to Fri 26 May |
| K2A Second TP starts 6 week placement | Mon 29 May |
| Second TP ends | Fri 30 June |
| Vacation (1 week) | Mon 11 July to Fri 14 July |
| S2 Third TP^ (Second semester) starts | Mon 17 July |
| Third TP (Second semester) Teaching ends | Friday 10 Oct |
| Examination week | Mon 13 Nov to Fri 17 Nov |
