Important dates
As a new student commencing your first period of study, these are some of the dates you should be aware of and mark in your diary and calendar.
At the start of the study period
- Orientation and OWeek (the week before classes start).
- When unit sites open.
- The date to select your campus timetable in STAR.
- Week 1 (when classes start).
In the middle of the study period
- The last date you can add a unit to the study period.
- The invoice due date (even if you are using a HELP loan, you should check your invoice each study period).
- The census date (the last date to finalise aspects of your enrolment, particularly withdrawing from units to avoid incurring the full fee).
- When the exam timetable is released.
Toward the end of the study period
- Dates for end-of-unit assessments, exam periods, and results release.
- The end of the teaching period, University holidays and any University closure dates.
A quick and easy way to make sure you are aware of all the important dates relevant to you is to add your university calendar to your Deakin email.
It’s also a good idea to tell your friends and family about your new commitment to study – they'll be your biggest supporters.