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RMIT Important Dates 2026-2027: Academic Semester Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The RMIT Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your definitive guide to every critical deadline, from RMIT semester dates, RMIT term dates, and RMIT important dates to enrolment and orientation windows, tuition payment due dates, course add/drop periods, and final exam schedules.

The RMIT University academic calendar helps you lock in Semester 1 and Semester 2 start and end dates, plan around Mid‑Semester Breaks and public holidays, navigate Week 4 census and withdrawal deadlines, and never miss the last day to withdraw without penalty, ensuring seamless academic and financial planning across all RMIT campuses.

RMIT University operates on a two‑semester system:

  • Semester 1: Kicks off in early March with Orientation Week, followed by 16 weeks of teaching, a Mid‑Semester Break in April, and an exam period in June anchored by a late‑March census date and key add/drop deadlines.
  • Semester 2: Begins in late July with Welcome Week, features 16 weeks of instruction, a Mid‑Semester Break in September, and concludes with final exams in November, each marked by its census, enrolment, and fee‑payment cut‑offs.

Keep the RMIT Important Dates 2026‑2027 front and center so you can plan around every RMIT term date, RMIT semester date, and RMIT important date, allowing you to focus on thriving whether you’re studying in Melbourne, Vietnam, or online.

RMIT Important Dates for Semester 1 2026

The following are the RMIT Semester 1 dates 2026 from the RMIT Important Dates Schedule for 2025–2026.

  1. RMIT University is closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025, to Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  2. New Year’s Day is observed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  3. The Flexible Term begins on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  4. RMIT University reopens on Friday, January 2, 2026.
  5. Summer Semester begins on Friday, January 2, 2026.
  6. The last day to add classes for the Summer Semester is Monday, January 12, 2026.
  7. The census date for the Summer Semester is Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
  8. The last day to drop classes without academic penalty for Spring Semester 2025 is Friday, January 23, 2026.
  9. Australia Day is observed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
  10. The last day to drop classes without academic penalty for the Summer Semester is Friday, February 6, 2026.
  11. Spring Semester 2025 classes end on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  12. Summer Semester classes also end on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  13. The assessment period for Spring Semester 2025 and Summer Semester runs from Monday, February 16, 2026, to Friday, February 20, 2026.
  14. Orientation Week is scheduled from Monday, February 23, 2026, to Friday, February 27, 2026.
  15. Results for Spring Semester 2025 and Summer Semester are released on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  16. Semester 1 classes begin on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  17. Labour Day is observed on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  18. The last day for applicants to enrol for Semester 1 is Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  19. The last day to add classes for Semester 1 for the School of Art and the School of Architecture and Urban Design is Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  20. The last day to add classes for Semester 1 (excluding the School of Art and the School of Architecture and Urban Design) is Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  21. The census date for Semester 1 is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  22. Good Friday is observed on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  23. The mid-semester break takes place from Friday, April 3, 2026, to Friday, April 10, 2026, including Easter Holidays.
  24. Easter Monday is observed on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  25. Easter Tuesday (RMIT holiday) is observed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  26. Anzac Day is observed on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
  27. Classes resume after the mid-semester break on Monday, April 28, 2026.
  28. The last day to drop classes without academic penalty for Semester 1 is Friday, May 1, 2026.
  29. Friday, May 1, 2026, is also the last day to withdraw from a program by cancelling enrolment or taking leave of absence without academic penalty for Semester 1.
  30. Equitable assessment arrangement registrations close on Friday, May 22, 2026, for the Semester 1 examination period.
  31. The King’s Birthday public holiday is observed on Monday, June 8, 2026.
  32. The Semester 1 assessment period runs from Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026.
  33. The Semester 1 break takes place from Monday, June 29, 2026, to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
  34. Official results for Semester 1 are released on Monday, July 13, 2026.
  35. The Semester 1 deferred assessment period is scheduled from Monday, July 20, 2026, to Friday, July 24, 2026.

RMIT Important Dates for Semester 2 2026

The following are the RMIT Semester 2 dates 2026 from the RMIT Important Dates Schedule for 2026–2027.

  1. Mid-year orientation takes place from Monday, July 13, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026.
  2. Semester 2 classes begin on Monday, July 20, 2026.
  3. The Semester 1 deferred assessment period occurs from Monday, July 20, 2026, to Friday, July 24, 2026.
  4. The last day to add classes for Semester 2 for the School of Art, School of Architecture and Urban Design, and School of Fashion and Textiles is Monday, July 27, 2026.
  5. The last day to add classes for Semester 2 for all other schools is Sunday, August 2, 2026.
  6. The Semester 2 census date is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  7. The mid-semester break occurs from Monday, August 31, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
  8. Classes resume on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  9. Friday, September 18, 2026, is the last day to drop classes without academic penalty for Semester 2 and the last day to withdraw from the program by cancelling enrolment or taking a leave of absence without academic penalty.
  10. The AFL Grand Final public holiday is tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026.
  11. Enrolment Online opens for 2027 enrolments on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
  12. Equitable assessment arrangement registrations close for Semester 2 on Friday, October 9, 2026.
  13. The last day to apply to graduate and confirm attendance at the 2026 Melbourne Graduation Ceremony is Friday, October 23, 2026.
  14. The Semester 2 assessment period runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Friday, November 13, 2026.
  15. Melbourne Cup Day public holiday is observed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
  16. Semester 2 official results are released on Monday, November 30, 2026.
  17. The Semester 2 deferred assessment period takes place from Monday, November 30, 2026, to Friday, December 4, 2026.
  18. The Melbourne Graduation Pre-Party and Ceremony takes place on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  19. The deadline for timely re-enrolment for continuing students for 2027 is Monday, December 21, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
  20. RMIT University is closed from Friday, December 25, 2026, to Friday, January 1, 2027.
  21. Christmas Day public holiday is observed on Friday, December 25, 2026.
  22. Boxing Day public holiday is observed on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
  23. The additional Boxing Day public holiday is observed on Monday, December 28, 2026.
  24. New Year’s Day is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
  25. RMIT University re-opens on Monday, January 4, 2027.

RMIT Important Dates Spring Semester 2026-2027

  1. Spring Semester enrolment opens on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  2. The Spring Semester (2026) begins on Monday, November 16, 2026.
  3. The last date to add classes for the Spring Semester (2026) is Monday, November 23, 2026.
  4. The Spring Semester census date is Monday, December 7, 2026.
  5. RMIT is closed from Friday, December 25, 2026, to Sunday, January 1, 2027.
  6. Christmas Day public holiday is observed on Friday, December 25, 2026.
  7. Boxing Day public holiday is observed on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
  8. The additional Boxing Day public holiday is observed on Monday, December 28, 2026.
  9. New Year’s Day is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
  10. RMIT University re-opens on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  11. The last day to drop classes without academic penalty for the Spring Semester (2026) is Thursday, January 22, 2027.
  12. Australia Day public holiday is observed on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
  13. Spring Semester (2026) classes end on Thursday, February 12, 2027.
  14. The Spring Semester assessment period takes place from Monday, February 15, 2027, to Friday, February 19, 2027.
  15. Spring Semester (2026) results are released on Friday, February 26, 2027.

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

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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