Key dates
This page details the key dates specific to exchange and study abroad students. The orientation dates shown apply to Australian students – if you'll be studying at Monash Malaysia your orientation will take place during the University orientation week.
To view the complete list of important University dates, including teaching periods and exams, visit Semester dates.
2024 Important dates
Semester one
1 November, 2023 | Exchange student application submission deadline for study in Semester one, 2023 |
1 December, 2023 | Study Abroad student application submission deadline for study in Semester one, 2023 |
Saturday 10 February and Thursday 4 July | For students living on-campus*, accommodation contract will begin and end |
Monday 12 February | Students to arrive on/before this date |
Tuesday 13 - Friday 16 February | Monash Abroad Orientation |
Monday 19 – Friday 23 February | Monash University ‘O’ Week |
Monday 26 February | Classes commence |
Monday 1 - Friday 5 April | Mid-semester break |
Friday 24 May | Classes conclude |
Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May | Swot vac (study leave, no classes) |
Monday 3 June – Friday 21 June | Exam period |
Semester two
1 April | Exchange student application submission deadline for study in Semester two, 2023 |
1 May | Study Abroad student application submission deadline for study in Semester two, 2023 |
Saturday 6 July and Saturday 30 November | For students living on-campus*, accommodation contract will begin and end |
Monday 8 July | Students to arrive on/before this date |
Tuesday 9 - Friday 12 July | Monash Abroad Orientation |
Monday 15 – Friday 19 July | Monash University ‘O’ Week |
Monday 22 July | Classes commence |
Monday 23 - Friday 27 September | Mid-semester break |
Friday 18 October | Classes conclude |
Monday 21 October – Friday 24 October | Swot vac (study leave, no classes) |
Monday 28 October – Friday 15 November | Exam period |
* On-campus accommodation contract dates are for Monash University Residential Village – longer contracts are in place for Urban Community.