Monash Semester Dates 2026-2027: Important Dates

The Monash Semester Dates 2026‑2027 schedule is your all‑in‑one reference for every critical deadline from Monash semester dates and term dates, to enrolment and orientation windows, tuition payment due dates, course add/drop periods, and final exam schedules.

The Monash University academic calendar helps you stay on top of Monash’s important dates by planning in Semester 1 (mid-February to mid-June) and Semester 2 (late July to late November) start and end dates, planning around Mid‑Semester Breaks and public holidays, navigating Week 4 census and withdrawal deadlines, and never missing the last day to withdraw without academic penalty.

Monash operates on a two‑semester system with each semester comprising:

• 12 teaching weeks,
• a Mid‑Semester Break,
• a Swot Vac (study break), and
• a final assessment period.

Keep the Monash Semester Dates 2026‑2027 front and center so you can plan around every Monash term date, and Monash important dates, ensuring seamless academic and financial planning whether you’re on campus at Clayton, Peninsula, India, Malaysia, or studying Monash Online.

Monash Semester 1 Dates 2026

The following are the Monash Semester 1 dates 2026 from the Monash Academic Calendar for 2026–2027.

1. New Year’s Day is observed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
2. The university remains closed on Friday, January 2, 2026.
3. The university reopens on Monday, January 5, 2026.
4. Orientation Week for Semester One takes place from Monday, February 23, 2026, to Friday, February 27, 2026.
5. The Semester One teaching period begins on Monday, March 2, 2026, and ends on Friday, June 26, 2026.
6. The Semester One mid-semester break is scheduled from Monday, April 6, 2026, to Friday, April 10, 2026.
7. Semester One teaching weeks finish on Friday, May 29, 2026.
8. The Swot Vac period for Semester One runs from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Friday, June 5, 2026.
9. Final assessments for Semester One are conducted from Monday, June 8, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026.
10. Semester One results are released on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Monash Semester 2 Dates 2026

The following are the Monash Semester 2 dates 2026 from the Monash Academic Calendar for 2026–2027.

1. Deferred and supplementary final assessments timetable for Semester two (S1-02) 2025 is published on Monday, January 5, 2026.
2. Deferred and supplementary final assessments start for Semester two (S2-01) 2025 on Monday, January 12, 2026.
3. Deferred and supplementary final assessments end for Semester two (S2-01) 2025 on Friday, January 16, 2026.
4. Rescheduled deferred final assessments start for Semester two (S2-01) 2025 and associated teaching periods on Monday, February 23, 2026.
5. Rescheduled deferred final assessments end for Semester two (S2-01) 2025 and associated teaching periods on Friday, February 27, 2026.
6. Teaching starts for Semester 2 (northern) (S2-60) on Monday, February 23, 2026.
7. Census date for Semester 2 (northern) (S2-60) is Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
8. Last day to withdraw from semester 2 (northern) (S2-60) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record is Monday, May 4, 2026.
9. Course transfers applications open at 9am (Melbourne time) for semester two (S2-01) on Monday, May 4, 2026.
10. Course transfers change of preference deadline at 11:59pm (Melbourne time) for semester two (S2-01) is Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
11. Allocate+ preference entry opens at 10am for Semester two (S2-01) on Monday, June 15, 2026.
12. Allocate+ allocation adjustment opens at 10am for semester two (S2-01) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
13. Course transfers offer notifications sent to students by 5pm (Melbourne time) for semester two (S2-01) on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
14. Mid-year Orientation Week starts for Semester two (S2-01) on Monday, July 20, 2026.
15. Course transfers last day for domestic students to accept an offer for semester two (S2-01) is Monday, July 20, 2026.
16. Course transfers last day for international students to accept an offer for semester two (S2-01) by submitting their ISCA is Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
17. Mid-year Orientation Week ends for Semester two (S2-01) on Friday, July 24, 2026.
18. Teaching starts for Semester two (S2-01), semester 2 – summer A (S2-SS-02), and semester 2 – semester 1 (S2-S1-02) on Monday, July 27, 2026.
19. Census date for Semester 2 (extended) (S2-32) is Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
20. Graduation applications open for the December round (Australia) on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
21. Last day to add on-campus units for Semester two (S2-01) is Friday, August 7, 2026.
22. Fees are due for Semester 2 – semester 1 (S2-S1-02), semester 2 – summer A (S2-SS-02), trimester 3 (T3-58), semester 1 (northern) (S1-60), and term 4 (T4-57) on Friday, August 21, 2026.
23. Allocate+ allocation adjustment closes at 5pm for semester two (S2-01) on Monday, August 10, 2026.
24. Census date for Semester two (S2-01) is Monday, August 31, 2026.
25. Graduation applications close for the December round (Australia) on Monday, August 31, 2026.
26. Graduate research scholarships open for Round 1/2026 (international students) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
27. Census date for Semester 2 – summer A (S2-SS-02) is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
28. Last day to withdraw from semester 2 (extended) (S2-32) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record is Sunday, September 20, 2026.
29. Mid-semester break starts for Semester two (S2-01) on Monday, September 21, 2026.
30. Mid-semester break ends for Semester two (S2-01) on Friday, September 25, 2026.
31. Last day to withdraw from semester two (S2-01) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
32. Graduation ceremonies start for the October round (Australia) on Monday, October 5, 2026.
33. Census date for Semester 2 – semester 1 (S2-S1-02) is Monday, October 19, 2026.
34. Teaching ends for Semester two (S2-01) and full-year (FY-01) on Friday, October 23, 2026.
35. Graduation ceremonies end for the October round (Australia) on Friday, October 23, 2026.
36. Swot vac starts for Semester two (S2-01) and full-year (FY-01) on Monday, October 26, 2026.
37. Swot vac ends for Semester two (S2-01) and full-year (FY-01) on Friday, October 30, 2026.
38. Teaching ends for Full-year extended (FY-32), semester 2 (extended) (S2-32) and trimester 3 (T3-58) on Friday, October 30, 2026.
39. Census date for Monash Online 6 (MO-TP6-01) is Friday, October 30, 2026.
40. Graduate research scholarships close for Round 4/2026 (domestic students) on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
41. Graduate research scholarships open for Round 2/2026 (domestic students) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
42. Final assessments start for Semester two (S2-01), full-year (FY-01), full-year (extended) (FY-32) and trimester 3 (T3-58) (except Faculty of Law units) on Monday, November 2, 2026.
43. Final assessments and teaching periods end for Semester two (S2-01), full-year (FY-01), and full-year (extended) (FY-32) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
44. Re-enrolment (timely) ends for 2027 on Friday, November 27, 2026.
45. Teaching ends for Monash Online 6 (MO-TP6-01) on Friday, November 27, 2026.
46. Results released for Semester two (S2-01), full-year (FY-01), full-year (extended) (FY-32), semester 2 (extended) (S2-32), and trimester 3 (T3-58) (except Faculty of Law units) on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
47. Graduation ceremonies start for the December round (Australia) on Monday, December 7, 2026.
48. Re-enrolment (late) ends for 2027 on Friday, December 11, 2026.
49. Graduation ceremonies end for the December round (Australia) on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
50. University closed from Thursday, December 24, 2026, reopening on Monday, January 4, 2027.
51. University closed for Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
52. University closed for Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026.

For more on the Monash Semester Dates 2026-2027 and download the PDF, visit the Monash University Calendar website.