Key dates

We have a number of different study periods. Most courses are offered through our trimester study system. With three trimesters, the next intake is never far away.

Applications are generally open during the following periods (including non-award and incoming cross institutional applications), but not all courses are open at each application intake. Please check the relevant course page for full details.

VTAC applications are now open; VTAC Late applications close on 6 November. Change of preference January round closes 4 January 2021. VTAC course offers are released mid-January.

^{#Dates may be subject to change and some courses will close earlier. Please check specific course pages for details and earlier closing dates.}

Most of our courses and units are studied in our trimester study schedule. To give you an idea of when you'd be studying, an outline of the upcoming trimester dates is below.

Current Deakin students should turn to the University Handbook for a full list of important dates.

Some units and courses, outlined below, have different study period dates to the above:

The Deakin Library is sometimes open on public holidays. Check the Library website for opening hours.

• Academic calendars 
• Graduation ceremonies 
• Previous year's important dates

If you're already studying with us, the dates you need are in the 2020 University Handbook.

You'll find further details in the handbook on: