ACADEMIC DATES

2026-2027 DATES

At Whitehouse, keeping across the key dates in your academic calendar will set you up for success in design. From trimester commencements and end dates through to census deadlines, being across these milestones helps you plan ahead and make the most of your studies. We publish these dates well in advance so you have everything you need to stay organised throughout the year.

SYDNEY CAMPUS

| 2026 | Commencement | Census Date | End | Administrative/Due Date |
|:----|:----|:----|:----|:----|
| Trimester 1 | 9 February | 25 February | 1 May | 27 January |
| Trimester 2 | 25 May | 10 June | 14 August | 11 May |
| Trimester 3 | 7 September | 23 September | 27 November | 24 August |
| 2027 | Commencement | Census Date | End | Administrative/Due Date |
|:----|:----|:----|:----|:----|
| Trimester 1 | 8 February | 24 February | 30 April | 26 January |
| Trimester 2 | 24 May | 9 June | 13 August | 10 May |
| Trimester 3 | 6 September | 22 September | 26 November | 23 August |

MELBOURNE & BRISBANE CAMPUS

| 2026 | Commencement | Census Date | End | Administrative/Due Date |
|:----|:----|:----|:----|:----|
| Trimester 1 | 16 February | 4 March | 8 May | 2 February |
| Trimester 2 | 1 June | 17 June | 21 August | 18 May |
| Trimester 3 | 14 September | 30 September | 4 December | 31 August |
| 2027 | Commencement | Census Date | End | Administrative/Due Date |
|:----|:----|:----|:----|:----|
| Trimester 1 | 15 February | 3 March | 7 May | 1 February |
| Trimester 2 | 30 May | 16 June | 20 August | 17 May |
| Trimester 3 | 13 September | 29 September | 3 December | 30 August |

Study periods commence and end dates include independent study and assessment weeks.

Census Date: is the deadline for various requirements, including submitting your electronic Request for Commonwealth Assistance form (eCAF) for a FEE-HELP loan. If you miss the Census Date, you will not be eligible to access FEE-HELP for that study period for the enrolled subject(s). The Census Date is also the deadline for withdrawing from subjects without incurring the full cost of your subject(s) or a FEE-HELP debt. Academic dates are subject to change, which may affect the census dates. Student will be notified of any change.

Administrative / Due Date: The Administrative Date is the last date that you are to finalise upfront tuition fees for the relevant study period and complete the requirements for enrolment and or progression. The Administrative Date is 2 weeks before the study period commencement date.

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