The academic calendar is your guide to key dates throughout the year. It includes semester start and end dates, enrolment deadlines, census dates, exam periods, and graduation timelines.
Bond operates on a three-semester-per-year timetable. The calendar presents the basic chronological structure of the three semesters in an academic year.
| Event / activity | Week | Jan semester (261) | May semester (262) | Sept semester (263) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result release from previous semester | Bond Week / Orientation | 12 January | 11 May | 7 September |
| Orientation: University Welcome, Faculty & Discipline Information Sessions, Enrolment Assistance & Activities | Bond Week / Orientation | 12- 16 January | 11 - 15 May | 7 - 11 September |
| Last day to pay current semester fees | Bond Week / Orientation | 16 January | 15 May | 11 September |
| **CLASSES COMMENCE | Week 1 | 19 January | 18 May | 14 September |
| Last day to submit Request for FEE-HELP and SA-HELP Assistance Form | Week 2 | 30 January | 29 May | 25 September |
| Last day to substitute subjects | Week 2 | 1 February | 31 May | 27 September |
| Last withdrawal date and Census date (a) | Week 4 | 13 February | 12 June | 9 October |
| Last day to cancel subjects without academic penalty (b) | Week 7 | 6 March | 3 July | 30 October |
| Continuing student enrolment opens | Week 10 | 23 March | 20 July | 16 November |
| New student enrolment opens | Week 11 | 30 March | 27 July | 23 November |
| Class registration for all students opens | Week 11 | 30 March | 27 July | 23 November |
| Last day for continuing students to enrol for the following semester without financial penalty | Week 12 | 12 April | 9 August | 6 December |
| **Final assessment commences | Week 13 | 17 April | 14 August | 11 December |
| **Final assessment end | Week 14 | 24 April | 22 August | 19 December |
| SEMESTER ENDS | Week 14 | 24 April | 22 August | 19 December |
*Dates are subject to review
**Classes / final assessments will not be scheduled on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and ANZAC Day. For all other public holidays that fall within a semester, classes / final assessments may be scheduled.
(a) The above dates relate to standard full-semester subjects. Intensive and half unit subjects have other dates.
(b) The above dates relate to standard full-semester subjects. Intensive and half unit subjects have other dates. 'WF' grade is awarded after this date.
| Event / activity | Week | Jan semester (271) | May semester (272) | Sept semester (273) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result release from previous semester | Bond Week / Orientation | 11 January | 10 May | 6 September |
| Orientation: University Welcome, Faculty & Discipline Information Sessions, Enrolment Assistance & Activities | Bond Week / Orientation | 11- 15 January | 10 - 14 May | 6 - 10 September |
| Last day to pay current semester fees | Bond Week / Orientation | 15 January | 14 May | 10 September |
| **CLASSES COMMENCE | Week 1 | 18 January | 17 May | 13 September |
| Last day to submit Request for FEE-HELP and SA-HELP Assistance Form | Week 2 | 29 January | 28 May | 24 September |
| Last day to substitute subjects | Week 2 | 31 January | 30 May | 26 September |
| Last withdrawal date and Census date (a) | Week 4 | 12 February | 11 June | 8 October |
| Last day to cancel subjects without academic penalty (b) | Week 7 | 5 March | 2 July | 29 October |
| Continuing student enrolment opens | Week 10 | 22 March | 19 July | 15 November |
| New student enrolment opens | Week 11 | 30 March | 26 July | 22 November |
| Class registration for all students opens | Week 11 | 30 March | 26 July | 22 November |
| Last day for continuing students to enrol for the following semester without financial penalty | Week 12 | 11 April | 8 August | 5 December |
| **Final assessment commences | Week 13 | 16 April | 13 August | 10 December |
| **Final assessment end | Week 14 | 24 April | 21 August | 18 December |
| SEMESTER ENDS | Week 14 | 24 April | 21 August | 18 December |
*Dates are subject to review
**Classes / final assessments will not be scheduled on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and ANZAC Day. For all other public holidays that fall within a semester, classes / final assessments may be scheduled.
(a) The above dates relate to standard full-semester subjects. Intensive and half unit subjects have other dates.
(b) The above dates relate to standard full-semester subjects. Intensive and half unit subjects have other dates. 'WF' grade is awarded after this date.
If you have questions or need guidance, contact Student Assist.
Student Assist is a support unit located within the Main Library that can connect you with any assistance you may need. The team can provide personalised advice on all aspects of student administration at any stage of your university journey, and connect you with specialised help.
In person: Located in the Main Library - head straight from the entrance and look for the Information sign near the computer area.
Office opening hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday