Important dates
Chisholm Higher Education has two intakes per year. Early Offer Letters are now available for our February 2026 courses. Apply now!
Key dates for higher education courses
| Activity | Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Last day to enrol | Friday 20 February | Friday 17 July |
| Orientation | Thursday 26 February and Friday 27 February | Thursday 23 July and Friday 24 July |
| Start of semester | Monday 2 March | Monday 27 July |
| Census date | Thursday 2 April | Friday 28 August |
| Mid-semester break | Friday 3 April to Sunday 12 April | Monday 21 September to Sunday 27 September |
| Academic withdrawal date | Friday 15 May | Friday 9 October |
| End of semester | Friday 5 June | Friday 30 October |
| Study break | Monday 8 June to Sunday 14 June | Monday 2 November to Sunday 18 November |
| Main exam period | Monday 15 June to Friday 26 June | Monday 9 November to Friday 20 November |
| Results release | Wednesday 8 July | Wednesday 2 December |
| Secondary exam period | Monday 13 July to Wednesday 15 July | Mon 7 December to Wednesday 9 December |
Public holidays
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday 9 March 2026 |
| Easter | 5 - 6 April 2026 |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 |
| AFL Grand Final | Friday 25 September |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026. Holiday on Monday 28 December |
Key dates for higher education courses
| Activity | Semester 1, 2027 | Semester 2, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Last day to enrol | Friday 19 February | Friday 16 July |
| Orientation | Monday 22 February and Friday 26 February | Monday 19 July and Friday 23 July |
| Start of semester | Monday 1 March | Monday 26 July |
| Census date | Friday 9 April | Friday 27 August |
| Mid-semester break | Tuesday 30 March to Sunday 4 April | Monday 20 September to Sunday 26 September |
| Academic withdrawal date | Friday 14 May | Friday 8 October |
| End of semester | Friday 4 June | Friday 29 October |
| Study break | Monday 7 June to Sunday 13 June | Monday 1 November to Sunday 7 November |
| Main exam period | Tuesday 15 June to Friday 25 June | Monday 8 November to Friday 19 November |
| Results release | Wednesday 7 July | Wednesday 1 December |
| Secondary exam period | Monday 12 July to Wednesday 14 July | Monday 6 December to Wednesday 8 December |
Open days and campus visits
Chisholm holds regular Info Days. Find out more about the Info Days.