Scholarship application dates
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Deakin undergraduate and postgraduate application dates
Deakin University has several different study periods. Most of our courses are offered through our trimester study system. With three trimesters, the next study intake is never far away. Our next intake dates for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are:
- Trimester 1, 2025: 24 February
Trimester 1, 2025 applications
Applications are now open. Trimester 1 applications can be made directly to Deakin.
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1, 2025 close 16 February 2025. Course application dates can vary. Please check your individual course pages for relevant updates, including important dates and study period information.
Trimester 1, 2025 teaching period begins Monday 3 March.
Key dates for Year 12 students
VTAC course applications for Trimester 1, 2025 are now open.
VTAC results and ATAR release: Thursday 12 December 2024
VTAC change of preference period closes for the December offer round: Saturday 14 December 2024.
Deakin December offer round: 23 December 2024
Deakin January offer round: 10 January 2025.
Deakin research intake dates
Our intake dates for research students in 2025 are:
- Intake 1: 26 February 2025
- Intake 2: 1 May 2025
If you're an international student undertaking a research degree or PhD with the Faculty of Arts and Education, you can't commence in intake 1.
If you're applying for a research degree or PhD with the Faculty of Business and Law you can't commence in intake 2.
If you're not sure what faculty or institute you'll be undertaking your research degree with, check the faculty or institute listed on you supervisor's profile.
Ready to apply?
The Deakin Application Portal makes applying for your ultimate course easy. You can connect with our experts on 1800 693 888 if you need support at any stage.
Deakin academic calendar
To give you an overview of when you'll be studying, we've outlined the upcoming trimester study dates. Make sure you note graduation ceremony dates too!
Trimester 2, 2024
| Date | Event or deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 July–Friday 5 July | Orientation week – all students |
| Monday 8 July | Trimester 2 teaching period begins |
| Friday 27 September | Trimester 2 teaching period ends |
| Monday 7 October | Exams begin |
| Friday 18 October | Exams end |
| Friday 1 November | Trimester 2 results released |
Trimester 3, 2024
| Date | Event or deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday 28 October–Friday 1 November | Orientation week – all students |
| Monday 4 November | Trimester 3 teaching period begins |
| Friday 31 January | Trimester 3 teaching period ends |
| Thursday 6 February 2025 | Exams begin |
| Friday 14 February 2025 | Exams end |
Trimester 1, 2025
| Date | Event or deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday 24 February–Friday 28 February | Orientation week – all students |
| Monday 3 March | Trimester 1 teaching period begins |
| Friday 23 May | Trimester 1 teaching period ends |
| Monday 2 June | Exams begin |
| Friday 13 June | Exams end |
Variations in study dates
Not all courses follow the standard study dates outlined above. Please check the following unit and course pages for relevant updates, including study period information.
Are you a current student?
You'll find the dates you need in our 2024 University Handbook, including weeks of study, the last day to enrol, census dates, exam dates and results dates.
Public holidays and University closure dates
The Deakin Library is sometimes open on public holidays. Check the Library website for opening hours.
The following are dates when the University is closed; note that in 2025, we open on Thursday 2 January.
2024 public holidays and University closure dates
| Holiday | Date | Deakin |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Closed |
| University shut down 2024/2025 | Monday 23 December 2024 - Wednesday 1 January 2025 | Closed |
| Deakin reopens for 2025 | Thursday 2 January 2025 | Open |
2025 public holiday and University closure dates
| Holiday | Date | Deakin |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday 1 January | Closed |
| University opens for 2025 | Thursday 2 January | Open |
| Australia Day | Monday 27 January | Closed |
| Labour Day | Monday 10 March | Closed |
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April | Closed |
| Saturday of Easter weekend | Saturday 19 April | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 20 April | Closed |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 22 April | Closed |
| ANZAC Day | Friday 25 April | Closed |
| Kings Birthday | Monday 9 June | Closed |
| AFL Grand Final Eve | To be confirmed | Closed |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 4 November | Closed |
| University shut down | To be confirmed | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December | Closed |
| University opens for 2026 | To be confirmed | Open |
Footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.
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