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Key dates
Important semester dates for 2012
These dates are subject to change but should provide an indication of your study commitments.
If you want to get an idea of class timetables in advance, please visit our Timetable website.
You can also view the Swinburne Academic Calendar online for all key dates throughout the year.
Early closing dates
Some programs have early application closing dates.
You should check the course listing in our Course Search database for correct application closing dates.
Semester 1 2012
| February intake | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Wednesday 22 February |
| Enrolment | Refer to offer letter | |
| Orientation | Monday 20 February | Friday 24 February |
| Classes | Monday 27 February | Friday 25 May |
| Mid-semester break | Thursday 5 April | Wednesday 11 April |
| Examinations | Friday 1 June | Friday 15 June |
| Winter term (if applicable) | Monday 18 June | Friday 27 June |
Semester 2 2012
| February intake | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Friday 20 July |
| Enrolment | Refer to offer letter | |
| Orientation | Monday 30 July | Friday 3 August |
| Classes | Monday 6 August | Friday 2 November |
| Mid-semester break | Monday 17 September | Friday 21 September |
| Examinations | Friday 9 November | Friday 23 November |
| Summer term | Monday 7 January 2013 | Friday 15 February 2013 |
Additional intakes
The courses listed below have additional intakes in May, August and November
- Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts (Writing)
- Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma / Master of Commerce
- Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma / Master of Technology (Business Systems)
- selected Business Management courses
| May intake | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Friday 18 May |
| Classes | Monday 28 May | Friday 24 August |
| August intake | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Friday 17 August |
| Classes | Monday 27 August | Friday 23 November |
| November intake | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Friday 16 November |
| Classes | Monday 26 November | Friday 22 February 2013 |
The course listed below has additional intake in September:
- Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma / Master of Business Administration
| September intake | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Friday 7 September |
| Classes | Monday 24 September | Friday 2 November |
Postgraduate Commencement Dates
| Early Psychology intakes for 2012 | Commencing | Ending |
| Clinical Psychology | Now | Friday 28 October, 2011 |
| Counselling Psychology | Now | Friday 28 October, 2011 |
| Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology | Now | Friday 4 November, 2011 |
