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Census dates

Census dates in each teaching period are when you need to have your enrolment finalised.

Teaching periods

Each unit you study belongs to a teaching period that sets its study dates.

Upcoming important dates

2021

Semester 1

Exams
Supplementary and deferred exams

Saturday 24 July 2021 - Saturday 7 August 2021

Supplementary and deferred examination period.

Semester 2

Class registration and timetables
Class Allocation Request form

Monday 12 July 2021 - Friday 6 August 2021

The 'Class allocation request' form opens two weeks before the start of Semester 2 classes and closes at the end of week 2. More information on requesting a class change
Applying to study
Applying for postgraduate courses

Friday 23 July 2021

Final date to apply for postgraduate course applications for July start.
Acceptance of offer
QTAC offers

Friday 30 July 2021

Deferment confirmation letters sent to QTAC students who applied on-time for deferment. More information about QTAC deferment.
Applying to study
Course transfer

Saturday 31 July 2021

Non-refundable late application fee will be charged to student accounts from late July to early August.
Enrolments
Advanced standing (credit for prior learning)

Sunday 1 August 2021

If you are starting a new course your application no later than 10 days after you are offered a place in a course. Applications submitted afterwards may not be finalised in time to allow you to adjust your current semester enrolment.
Enrolments
Adding units

Friday 6 August 2021

The last date to add units via eStudent
Enrolments
Adding units

Saturday 7 August 2021 - Friday 20 August 2021

Request the addition of a unit via the Late enrolment request
Acceptance of offer
QTAC deferment

Monday 30 August 2021

Deferment confirmation letters sent to new QTAC students with approved late requests for deferment. More information about QTAC deferment.
Exams
Exam timetables released

Monday 13 September 2021

Draft timetable for end of semester central examination period available.
Exams
Exam timetables released

Monday 20 September 2021

Final timetable for end of semester central examination period available.
Enrolments
Withdrawing from units

Friday 24 September 2021

The last date you can withdraw units without incurring an academic penalty, withdrawal of units after this date will result in a Withdrawn – Failure.

Summer

Class registration and timetables
Class registration dates

Monday 18 October 2021

Class registration opens at 10am for students enrolled in current year teaching periods (Summer, SUM1, 5TP9, 6TP6, 12TP3, 13TP3) and upcoming year teaching periods (SUM2, 5TP1, 6TP1).

5 Week Teaching Period 5

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 4 August 2021

Release of 5 Week Teaching Period 5 grades

5 Week Teaching Period 6

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 8 September 2021

Release of 5 Week Teaching Period 6 grades

5 Week Teaching Period 7

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 13 October 2021

Release of 5 Week Teaching Period 7 grades

6 Week Teaching Period 4

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 1 September 2021

Release of 6 Week Teaching Period 4 grades

10 Week Teaching Period 3

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 6 October 2021

Release of 10 Week Teaching Period 3 grades

10 Week EAP 2

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 13 October 2021

Release of 10 Week EAP Teaching Period 2 grades

12 Week Teaching Period 2

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 6 October 2021

Release of 12 Week Teaching Period 2 grades

13 Week Teaching Period 2

Fees
Census dates

Friday 23 July 2021

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.

13 Week Teaching Period 3

Applying to study
Standard foundation

Monday 20 September 2021

Offshore applicants are those applicants who will submit a new Australian student visa application offshore (outside Australia). Applications close 4 weeks prior to the start of classes.
Applying to study
University certificate in tertiary preparation

Monday 20 September 2021

Offshore applicants are those applicants who will submit a new Australian student visa application offshore, outside Australia. Applications close 4 weeks prior to the start of classes.
Applying to study
Diploma

Monday 20 September 2021

Offshore applicants are those applicants who will submit a new Australian student visa application offshore. Applications close 4 weeks prior to the start of classes.
Applying to study
Standard foundation

Monday 4 October 2021

Onshore applicants are those applicants who will submit a new Australian student visa application onshore (within Australia). Applications close 2 weeks prior to the start of classes.
Applying to study
Diploma

Monday 4 October 2021

Onshore applicants are those students who may submit a new Australian student visa application onshore. Applications close 2 weeks prior to the start of classes.
Applying to study
University certificate in tertiary preparation

Monday 4 October 2021

Onshore applicants are those applicants who will submit a new Australian student visa application onshore, within Australia. Applications close 2 weeks prior to the start of classes.
Acceptance of offer
Standard foundation

Monday 4 October 2021

Offshore applicants are those that will need to submit a new Australian student visa application offshore. Submit your acceptance of offer forms 2 weeks prior to the commencement of your classes.
Acceptance of offer
University certificate in tertiary preparation

Monday 4 October 2021

Offshore applicants are those that will need to submit a new Australian student visa application offshore. Submit your acceptance of offer forms 2 weeks prior to the commencement of your classes.
Acceptance of offer
Diploma

Monday 4 October 2021

Offshore applicants are those that will need to submit a new Australian student visa application offshore. The on-time acceptance closing date for onshore applicants is 2 week prior to the start of classes.
Acceptance of offer
University certificate in tertiary preparation

Monday 11 October 2021

Onshore applicants are those students who may submit a new Australian student visa application onshore. The on-time acceptance closing date for onshore applicants is 1 week prior to the start of classes.
Acceptance of offer
Diploma

Monday 11 October 2021

Onshore applicants are those that will need to submit a new Australian student visa application onshore. Submit your acceptance of offer form 1 week prior to the commencement of your classes.
Acceptance of offer
Standard foundation

Monday 11 October 2021

Onshore applicants are those students who may submit a new Australian student visa application onshore. The on-time acceptance closing date for onshore applicants is 1 week prior to the start of classes.

15 Week EAP 2

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 13 October 2021

Release of 15 Week EAP Teaching Period 2 grades

Semester 2 - 5 Week C

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 8 September 2021

Release of Semester 2 - 5 Week Teaching Period C grades

Session 1

Exams
Final grades release

Wednesday 28 July 2021

Release of Session 2 (OES) grades

Flexible Teaching Periods

Applying to study
Applying for postgraduate courses

Friday 30 July 2021

Closing date for LP41 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (August start). You should submit your application as soon as possible.
Applying to study
Applying for postgraduate courses

Friday 13 August 2021

Final date to apply for LP41 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (August start).

2022

Semester 1

Applying to study
Applying at QTAC

Tuesday 3 August 2021

QTAC applications open at 8:30am
Applying to study
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Tuesday 3 August 2021

QTAC applications open at 8:30am.

Invitations QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme will be send every Monday. FInal invitations will be sent on Monday 18 Ocotber.

Applying to study
Applying at QTAC

Monday 27 September 2021

5pm Monday 27 September 2021
Final date to register for auditions and submit a QTAC application and/or preference for acting, dance, and music.
 
Submissions and registrations will after this date/time will not be considered.
Applying to study
Applying at QTAC

Monday 27 September 2021

5pm Monday 27 September 2021
Final date to register and submit portfolios and submit a QTAC application and/or preference for fashion and visual arts.

Submissions and registrations will after this date/time will not be considered.
Acceptance of offer
QTAC deferment

Thursday 30 September 2021

Due date to make QTAC deferment change requests to return early to or to extend deferment beyond semester one.

More information about QTAC deferment.

Applying to study
Applying at QTAC

Thursday 30 September 2021

Due date to apply and submit documents for the 7 October offer round.
Applying to study
Applying for postgraduate courses

Thursday 30 September 2021

Final date for all postgraduate psychology courses. Apply as early as possible.
Applying to study
Course transfer

Friday 1 October 2021

Course transfer applications are now open for domestic undergraduate students.
Acceptance of offer
QTAC offers

Thursday 7 October 2021

QTAC early round offers available at 8:30am. Please respond to your offer by the date and time specified in your offer email from QTAC so your QUT offer does not expire. More information about QTAC offers and responses.
Applying to study
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Friday 15 October 2021

Final date to list one of the available degrees in your top three QTAC preferences to be invited to be considered for the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme.