2020 Research Degree dates
Applications for candidature without scholarship may be made at any time. Applications for candidature and scholarships must be made by the applicable deadline. Commencement of candidature is not confined to Deakin's trimesters.
For further details on research scholarships available and application deadlines, see Scholarships.
Please note that the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical or Health streams) has only one yearly intake. More information is at Deakin's How to apply.
2020 Research Degree Census dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 2020 Quarter 1 Census date for international candidates | Tuesday 31 March |
| 2020 Quarter 2 Census date for international candidate | Tuesday 30 June |
| 2020 Quarter 3 Census date for international candidates | Wednesday 30 September |
| 2020 Quarter 4 Census date for international candidates | Thursday 31 December |
| Event | Date | Open/closed* |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday 1 January | Closed |
| University opens for 2020 | Thursday 2 January | Open |
| Australia Day Holiday | Monday 27 January (in lieu of 26 January) | Closed |
| Labour Day | Monday 9 March | Open |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April | Closed |
| Saturday of Easter weekend | Saturday 11 April | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 12 April | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April | Closed |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 14 April | Closed |
| ANZAC Day | Monday 27 April (in lieu of 25 April) | Closed |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June | Open |
| AFL Grand Final Eve | Replaced with Thank You Day | Closed |
| Thank You Day | Friday 23 October | Closed |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 3 November | Open |
| University holiday | Monday 21 December - Friday 1 January 2021 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday 28 December | Closed |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2021 | Closed |
| University opens for 2021 | Monday 4 January 2021 | Open |
*When CLOSED is indicated, please note that our libraries may still be available on some days when the Uni is closed, please check the library website to confirm opening hours.
The census date marks the deadline for withdrawing from a subject, your course, or requesting a break from your study, without incurring financial liabilities or having the action recorded on your academic transcript and statements.
How census date affects you
International students
For international fee-paying students, census date is the last day you can withdraw from the current study period and receive a refund. Refund amounts are determined by the date of withdrawal and whether you are a new or continuing student.
Withdrawal dates and refunds for new/commencing international students
Withdrawal dates and refunds for established/continuing international students
Domestic students
If you’re a domestic student, census date has numerous implications.
- It’s the last day you can withdraw from units, intermit from the current study period, or discontinue your course without HECS-HELP/FEE-HELP liability.
- For Commonwealth-supported, HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or SA-HELP students, it’s the last day you can make full or partial upfront payments for the current study period.
- For Commonwealth-supported students, it’s the last day you can submit an online Commonwealth Assistance Form and/or provide your tax file number (TFN).
- For Commonwealth-supported, HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or SA-HELP students, it’s the last day you can submit your Unique Student Identifier (USI).
- For domestic fee-paying students, it’s the last day you can apply for FEE-HELP or pay fees up front for the current study period.
- It’s also the last day you can withdraw from the current study period without incurring the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).