Please be aware that these dates are subject to change and may, as a result, be updated.
| Event | Date |
| University opens for 2013 | Friday 4 January |
| Australia Day - University closed (in lier of 26 Jan) |
Monday 28 January |
| Labour Day - University remains open | Monday 11 March |
| Good Friday - University closed | Friday 29 March |
| Easter Monday - University closed | Monday 1 April |
| Easeter Tuesday - University closed | Tuesday 2 April |
| ANZAC Day public holiday - University closed |
Tuesday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday - University remains open | Monday 10 June |
| Melbourne Cup Day - University remains open | Tuesday 5 November |
| University holiday - University closed |
Tuesday 24 December |
| University opens for 2014 | Friday 3 January 2014 |
| Teaching Period | Census Date |
| Quarter 1 | Sunday 31 March |
| Quarter 2 | Sunday 30 June |
| Quarter 3 | Monday 30 September |
| Quarter 4 | Tuesday 31 December |
The census date is the date which international research students must have paid their tuition fees in full by. For further information visit the Fees and invoices website.
Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens
Applications open - 1 May 2013
Applications close - 31 October 2013
International students
Applications open - 1 February 2013
Applications close - 31 July 2013