Exam dates and details

Exam periods

Exam periodStartFinish
Deferred or supplementary for semester two, 2011 17 January 20 January
Summer semester 8 February 10 February
Mid year (semester one) 4 June 22 June
Deferred or supplementary for semester one and summer 6 August 10 August
End of year (semester two) 29 October 16 November


Exams start on a Monday, and finish on the last Friday of the four-week exam period. We reserve the right to use all of the fourth week if unforeseen circumstances make this necessary.

We can schedule your exams for any session within the exam period. You must make sure that you are available for the entire exam period.

Swot vac

Monash has a five-day swot vac before the official mid and end of year exam periods. This is a class free period for you to study and prepare for your exams.

Other exam dates

All dates are for the current year unless stated otherwise.

Important itemsMid year (semester 1)Deferred or supplementary (semester 1)End of year (semester 2)Deferred or supplementary (semester 2)Summer
Cut-off date for on-campus students to request to sit a deferred or supplementary exam at an overseas venue Not applicable 18 July Not applicable 12 December Not applicable
Cut-off date to change or nominate your exam venue 6 May Not applicable 17 September Not applicable To be confirmed
Results release See result dates and access
Special consideration Two University working days after your last exam
Timetable released in WES 23 April 25 July 17 September 17 December 3 December

Proposed exam dates for 2013

Exam periodStartFinish
Deferred or supplementary for semester 2, 2012 21 January 25 January
Summer semester TBC February TBC
Mid year (semester 1) 10 June 28 June
Deferred or supplementary for semester 1 and summer 12 August 16 August
End of year (semester 2) 4 November 22 November