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?
2026
Semester 2
Semester 2
Friday 14 August 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSummer
Summer 1
Friday 27 November 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSummer
Friday 11 December 2026
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. QUT - Census datesCollege 5 Week Teaching Periods
College 5 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 26 June 2026
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. QUT - Census datesCollege 5 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 31 July 2026
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. QUT - Census datesCollege 5 Week Teaching Period 7
Friday 4 September 2026
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. QUT - Census datesCollege 5 Week Teaching Period 8
Friday 23 October 2026
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. QUT - Census datesCollege 5 Week Teaching Period 9
Friday 27 November 2026
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. QUT - Census dates6 Week Teaching Period
6 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 10 July 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSemester 2 - 6 Week C
Friday 14 August 2026
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. QUT - Census dates6 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 11 September 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSemester 2 - 6 Week D
Friday 18 September 2026
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. QUT - Census dates6 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 6 November 2026
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. QUT - Census dates10 Week EAP
10 Week EAP 2
Friday 7 August 2026
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. QUT - Census dates10 Week EAP 3
Friday 11 December 2026
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. QUT - Census dates15 Week EAP
15 Week EAP 2
Friday 10 July 2026
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. QUT - Census dates15 Week EAP 3
Friday 13 November 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSession 3
Session 3A
Friday 31 July 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSession 3
Friday 14 August 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSession 3B
Friday 4 September 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSession 4
Session 4A
Friday 23 October 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSession 4
Friday 6 November 2026
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. QUT - Census datesSession 4B
Friday 27 November 2026
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. QUT - Census datesResearch
Research 2
Saturday 31 October 2026
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. QUT - Census datesFlexible Teaching Periods
Flexible Teaching Periods
Thursday 1 January 2026 - Thursday 31 December 2026
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
College 2
Friday 14 August 2026
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. QUT - Census datesCollege Summer
Friday 4 December 2026
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. QUT - Census datesCollege Summer Intensive
Friday 4 December 2026
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. QUT - Census dates2027
Semester 1
Semester 1
Friday 19 March 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Semester 2
Semester 2
Friday 13 August 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Summer
Summer 2
Friday 15 January 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Summer 1
Friday 26 November 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Summer
Friday 10 December 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Periods
College 5 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 25 June 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 30 July 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 7
Friday 3 September 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 8
Friday 29 October 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 8
Friday 29 October 2027
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 Period 9
Friday 3 December 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College 5 Week Teaching Period 9
Friday 3 December 2027
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
6 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 15 January 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 2
Friday 12 March 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 3
Friday 14 May 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 4
Friday 9 July 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 5
Friday 10 September 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period 6
Friday 5 November 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
10 Week Teaching Period
10 Week Teaching Period 1
Friday 19 February 2027
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 2
Friday 14 May 2027
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 3
Friday 6 August 2027
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 4
Friday 29 October 2027
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
10 Week EAP 1
Friday 9 April 2027
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 2
Friday 6 August 2027
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 3
Friday 10 December 2027
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
15 Week EAP 1
Friday 12 March 2027
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 2
Friday 9 July 2027
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 3
Friday 12 November 2027
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
Session 1A
Friday 12 February 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Session 1
Friday 26 February 2027
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 2
Session 2A
Friday 7 May 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Session 2
Friday 21 May 2027
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 2B
Friday 11 June 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Session 3
Session 3A
Friday 30 July 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Session 3B
Friday 3 September 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Session 4
Session 4A
Friday 22 October 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Session 4B
Friday 26 November 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Research
Research 1
Monday 31 May 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
Research 2
Sunday 31 October 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College Teaching Periods
College 1
Friday 19 March 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College 2
Friday 13 August 2027
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. QUT - Census dates
College Summer
Friday 3 December 2027
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. QUT - 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.