TAFE (VE/FE) calendar
The academic calendar is a great resource for you, and includes important study dates in 2013 such as Census, semester start and end dates, examination periods and graduation ceremonies.
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2013 academic calendar
- 2013 TAFE (VE/FE) calendar in A3 (published 25 June 2012 - print version)
- 2013 TAFE (VE/FE) calendar in A4 (published 25 June 2012 - print version)
2014 provisional calendar
- 2014 provisional university calendar (endorsed June 2012 - not yet finalised)
Archived calendars
See calendars from previous years.
Study dates
- Semester 1: 4 February to 28 June
- Semester 2: 15 July to 29 November
Semester breaks
- Semester 1 Mid-Semester break: 29 March to 12 April
- Mid-year break: 01 July to 12 July
- Semester 2 Mid-Semester break: 23 September to 4 October
Note: All break dates are provisional and subject to local confirmation. Students must confirm dates for their specific course with relevant department.
Census dates
The below Census dates apply to TAFE certificate students. If you are studying a TAFE diploma or above, the Higher Education Census dates of 31 March (Semester 1) and 31 August (Semester 2) apply.
- 31 March Census
- 31 July Census
- 31 August Semester 2 Census (including Full year Certificate students)
- 30 September Census
- 31 October Census
- 30 November Census
Exams
- Semester 1 examinations: 3 June to 22 June
- Semester 2 examinations: 28 October to 16 November
Graduations
- First round onshore graduation ceremonies: 27 May to 31 May
- Second round onshore graduation ceremonies: 21 October to 25 October
Public holidays
- New Year's Day: 1 January
- Australia Day: 28 January
- Labour Day: 11 March (Higher Education classes still conducted)
- Good Friday: 29 March
- Easter: 1 to 2 April
- ANZAC Day: 25 April
- Queen's Birthday: 10 June
- Melbourne Cup Day: 5 November
- Christmas Day: 25 December
- Boxing Day: 26 December