When to arrive in Australia
As an international student commencing study, it is important to plan your arrival time to give you the best chance of starting your study successfully. There are disadvantages to arriving late and if you arrive too late, you won’t be able to commence your study.
Choose your study period below to view the key dates and when we recommend you arrive in Australia.
Key dates
Prepare Week (International Student Welcome): Mon 19 – Fri 23 October 2026
OWeek: Mon 26 – Fri 30 October 2026
Week 1 (classes begin): Mon 2 – Fri 6 November 2026
| On time arrival (Prepare Week) | On time arrival (OWeek) | Late arrival (Week 1) | Very late arrival (on or after Thursday of Week 1) | Too late to arrive (end of Week 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive by Mon 19 October 2026 | Mon 26 – Fri 30 October 2026 | After Mon 2 November 2026 | An encumbrance will be placed on your enrolment if you arrive after Thurs 5 November 2026 | After 5pm Fri 13 November 2026 |
Key dates
Prepare Week (International Student Welcome): Mon 15 – Fri 19 February 2027
OWeek: Mon 22 – Fri 26 February 2027
Week 1 (classes begin): Mon 1 – Friday 5 March 2027
| On time arrival (Prepare Week) | On time arrival (OWeek) | Late arrival (Week 1) | Very late arrival (on or after Thursday of Week 1) | Too late to arrive (end of Week 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive by Mon 15 February 2027 | Mon 22 – Fri 26 February 2027 | After Mon 1 March 2027 | An encumbrance will be placed on your enrolment if you arrive after Thurs 4 March 2027 | After 5pm Fri 12 March 2027 |
Key dates
Prepare Week (International Student Welcome): Mon 21 – Fri 25 June 2027
OWeek: Mon 28 June – Fri 2 July 2027
Week 1 (classes begin): Mon 5 – Friday 9 July 2027
| On time arrival (Prepare Week) | On time arrival (OWeek) | Late arrival (Week 1) | Very late arrival (on or after Thursday of Week 1) | Too late to arrive (end of Week 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive by Mon 21 June 2027 | Mon 28 June – Fri 2 July 2027 | After Mon 5 July 2027 | An encumbrance will be placed on your enrolment if you arrive after Thurs 8 July 2027 | After 5pm Fri 16 July 2027 |
Key dates
Prepare Week (International Student Welcome): Mon 18 – Fri 22 October 2027
OWeek: Mon 25 – Fri 29 October 2027
Week 1 (classes begin): Mon 1 – Fri 5 November 2027
| On time arrival (Prepare Week) | On time arrival (OWeek) | Late arrival (Week 1) | Very late arrival (on or after Thursday of Week 1) | Too late to arrive (end of Week 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive by Mon 18 October 2027 | Mon 25 – Fri 29 October 2027 | After Mon 1 November 2027 | An encumbrance will be placed on your enrolment if you arrive after Thurs 4 November 2027 | After 5pm Fri 12 November 2027 |
When you arrive will determine your orientation experience in Australia: once you have determined your arrival date, you should read the corresponding arrival information below.
If you cannot arrive in time to effectively commence your studies in your chosen study period, you may need to defer.