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 17 – Fri 21 February
OWeek: Mon 24 February – Fri 28 February
Week 1 (classes begin): Mon 3 March
| Timely arrival (Prepare Week) | OWeek arrival | Late arrival (Week 1) | Very late arrival | Too late to arrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive by Mon 17 February | Mon 24 – Fri 28 February | After Mon 3 March | An encumbrance will be placed on your enrolment if you arrive after Thursday 6 March 2025 | After 5pm Fri 14 March |
Key dates
Prepare Week (International Student Welcome): Mon 23 – Fri 27 June
OWeek: Mon 30 June – Fri 4 July
Week 1 (classes begin): Mon 7 July
| Timely arrival (Prepare Week) | OWeek arrival | Late arrival (Week 1) | Very late arrival | Too late to arrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive by Mon 23 | Mon 30 June – Fri 4 July | After Mon 7 July | An encumbrance will be placed on your enrolment if you arrive after Thurs 10 July | After 5pm Fri 18 July |
Key dates
Prepare Week (International Student Welcome): Mon 20 – Fri 24 October
OWeek: Mon 27 – Fri 13 October
Week 1 (classes begin): Mon 3 November
| Timely arrival (Prepare Week) | OWeek arrival | 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 20 October | Mon 27 – Fri 13 October | After Mon 3 November | An encumbrance will be placed on your enrolment if you arrive after Thurs 6 November 2024 | After 5pm Fri 14 November |
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.