Principal dates 2004
All faculties
The dates below apply to all university campuses. There are also additional dates for the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, and the Malaysia and South Africa campuses seperately below.
| December 2003 | |
|---|---|
| 04 Thurs | Semester two results release. |
| January 2004 | |
| 05 Mon | University reopens. |
| 14 Wed | Semester one 'Enrolment details and fee advice' despatched to all enrolled students. |
| 19 Mon | Supplementary and special (deferred) examinations commence. Enrolment of postgraduate students begins. |
| 23 Fri | Supplementary and special (deferred) examinations conclude. |
| 26 Mon | Australia Day (university closed). |
| 27 Tues | Enrolment of first-year undergraduates (VTAC) - first round begins. |
| 30 Fri | Enrolment of first-year undergraduates (VTAC) - first round ends. |
| February | |
| 12 Thurs - 13 Fri | Enrolment of first-year undergraduates (VTAC) - second round. |
| 13 Fri | Semester one fees due. Students who have not received their 'Enrolment details and fee advice' should contact their faculty to check their enrolment status. Last day to add semester one or full-year off-campus learning units without risk of $70 late enrolment penalty. |
| 20 Fri | Enrolment of first-year undergraduates (VTAC) - third round (all campuses). |
| 23 Mon | Orientation begins at Berwick, Clayton and Parkville campuses. |
| 24 Tues | Orientation begins at Gippsland campus. |
| 25 Wed | Orientation begins at Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. |
| 28 Sat - 29 Sun | First weekend school for semester one (Gippsland campus). |
| March | |
| 01 Mon | Semester one teaching period commences. |
| 12 Fri | Last day to add semester one or full-year on-campus units without risk of $70 late enrolment penalty. |
| 17 Wed | Semester one 'Enrolment statement' issued to all students. |
| 22 Mon | Student Survival Week commences (Aust. campuses only) |
| 31 Wed | Semester one HECS census date. Last day to discontinue semester one or full-year units without 'discontinued' showing on academic record. Last day to discontinue semester one or full-year units without incurring HECS or full-fees relevant for semester one. Last day to discontinue all studies by candidates enrolled in coursework programs and in single units to qualify for a full refund of the student course fee relevant to semester one. Last day to qualify for a 100 per cent refund of student amenities fee relevant to semester one. |
| April | |
| 09 Fri | Good Friday (university closed). Mid-semester vacation begins. |
| 12 Mon | Easter Monday (university closed). |
| 13 Tue | Easter Tuesday (university closed). |
| 16 Fri | Last day of mid-semester vacation. |
| 17 Sat - 18 Sun | Second weekend school for semester one (Gippsland campus). |
| 21 Wed | Semester one 'HECS liability statement' forwarded to HECS-liable students. Semester one 'PELS notice' forwarded to postgraduate local students who have elected to pay part or all of their tuition fee via PELS. Semester one 'BOTPLS notice' forwarded to students who have elected to pay part or all of their tuition fees via BOTPLS. |
| 25 Sun | Anzac Day. |
| May | |
| 03 Mon | Last day for discontinuation of semester-one units with 'discontinued' showing on academic record. Semester one units discontinued after this date will show as a 'fail'. |
| 05 Wed | Last day for lodging disputed 'HECS liability notice', 'PELS notice' or 'BOTPLS notice' for semester one. |
| June | |
| 04 Fri | Semester one ends. |
| 07 Mon | Semester one examination period begins. |
| 14 Mon | Semester two 'Enrolment details and fee advice' despatched to all students. |
| 30 Wed | Last day for submission of applications to graduate in semester two 2004. |
| July | |
| 02 Fri | Semester one examination period ends. Last day to add semester two off-campus learning unit without risk of $70 late enrolment penalty. |
| 09 Fri | Semester two fees due. Students who have not received their 'Enrolment details and fee advice' should contact their faculty to check their enrolment status. |
| 12 Mon | Mid-year enrolments begin. |
| 16 Fri | Mid-year enrolments end. |
| 17 Sat - 18 Sun | First weekend school for semester two (Gippsland campus). |
| 19 Mon | Semester two teaching period commences. |
| 30 Fri | Last day to add semester two on-campus unit without risk of $70 late enrolment penalty. |
| August | |
| 11 Wed | Semester two 'Enrolment statement' despatched to all students. |
| 16 Mon | Last day to discontinue semester two unit without 'discontinued' on academic record. |
| 31 Tue | Last day to discontinue all studies by candidates enrolled in coursework programs and in single units to qualify for a full refund of the student course fee relevant to semester two. Last day to discontinue any semester two unit without incurring HECS or full fees. Last day to qualify for a 100 per cent refund of student amenities fee relevant to semester two. |
| 31 Tues | Semester two HECS census date. |
| September | |
| 18 Sat - 19 Sun | Second weekend school for semester two (Gippsland campus). |
| 20 Mon | Last day to discontinue semester two or full-year units with 'discontinued' showing on the academic record. Semester two or full-year units discontinued after this date will show as a 'fail'. |
| 22 Wed | Semester two 'HECS liability statement' forwarded to HECS-liable students. Semester two 'PELS notice' forwarded to postgraduate local students who have elected to pay part or all of their tuition fees via PELS. Semester two 'BOTPLS notice' forwarded to students who have elected to pay part or all of their tuition fees via BOTPLS. |
| 27 Mon | Mid-semester vacation begins. |
| October | |
| 01 Fri | Last day of mid-semester vacation. |
| 06 Wed | Last day for lodging disputed 'HECS liability notices', 'PELS notice' or 'BOTPLS notice' for semester two. |
| 22 Fri | Semester two ends. |
| 25 Mon | Semester two examination period begins. |
| 31 Fri | Last day for submission of applications for postgraduate research scholarships. |
| November | |
| 19 Fri | Semester two examination period ends. |
| 30 Tues | Last day for submission of applications to graduate in semester one 2005. |
| December | |
| 19 Fri | University closes. |
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
The dates of semesters and terms for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 2004 are as follows:
| First year | Students will follow the normal university calendar. |
|---|---|
| Second year | Semester one 1 March to 11 June. Semester two 19 July to 29 October. |
| Third year | Semester one First term - 2 February to 9 April. Second term - 19 April to 11 June. Semester two First term - 12 July to 24 September. Second term - 4 October to 19 November. |
| Fifth year | Semester one 27 January to Friday 21 May. Mid-year term (Public Health) - 21 June to 16 July. Semester two Monday 26 July to Friday 19 November. |
| Sixth year | 27 January to 12 November. Seven six-week rotations (including one vacation rotation). |
Monash University Malaysia
| December 2003 | |
|---|---|
| 4 Thurs | Semester two results release. |
| 29 Mon | Last day for application for admission for February 2004 intake (for international students currently not studying in Malaysia). |
| January 2004 | |
| 01 Thurs | Public holiday - New Year's Day. |
| 16 Fri | Last day for international students (currently not studying in Malaysia and without a valid student pass) commencing in semester one (February) to accept an offer of admission. |
| 19 Mon | Supplementary and special (deferred) examinations commence. |
| 22 Thurs 23 Fri | Public holidays - Chinese New Year. |
| 23 Fri | Supplementary and special (deferred) examinations conclude. |
| February | |
| 01 Sun 02 Mon | Hari Raya Qurban*. Public holiday. |
| 05 Thurs | Public holiday - Thaipusam. |
| 06 Fri | Last day for application for admission for February 2004 intake (for Malaysian students and international students currently studying in Malaysia with a valid student pass), after which a late processing fee of RM100 applies. |
| 13 Fri | Last day for Malaysian students and international students (currently studying in Malaysia with a valid student pass) commencing in semester one (February) to apply for advanced standing. |
| 20 Fri | Last day for Malaysian students and international students (currently studying in Malaysia with a valid student pass) commencing in semester one (February) to accept an offer of admission, after which a late fee of RM200 applies. |
| 22 Sun | Maal Hijrah. |
| 23 Mon | Public holiday. |
| 24 Tues | Orientation week commences (all new students)*. |
| 25 Wed | Course briefing (BBusCom, BBusCom/BBIT)*. |
| 26 Thurs | Course briefing (Engineering, Science and Communication)*. |
| 27 Fri | Course briefing (BCompSc, BBIT, BBusCom/BBIT [optional])*. |
| 28 Sat | Orientation week concludes. |
| March | |
| 01 Mon | Semester one teaching period commences. |
| 05 Fri | Last day to pay all fees relevant to semester one, after which a late payment penalty of RM100 and a penalty of RM100 for every month of non-payment thereafter apply. Last day to submit a late application for admission for February 2004 intake (RM100 late processing fee applies) by Malaysian students and international students currently studying in Malaysia with a valid student pass. |
| 12 Fri | Last day to add semester one or full-year units without risk of RM70 late penalty. |
| 17 Wed | Semester one 'Enrolment statement' issued to all new and continuing students. |
| 26 Fri | Last day for discontinuation of any semester one unit or all studies in order to qualify for a partial refund of fees relevant to semester one. |
| 31 Wed | Last day to discontinue semester one or full-year units without 'discontinued' showing on the academic record. |
| April | |
| 12 Mon | Mid-semester break begins. |
| 16 Fri | Last day of mid-semester break. |
| 30 Fri | Last day for discontinuation of semester one units with 'discontinued' showing on academic record. Semester one units discontinued after this date will show as a 'fail'. |
| May | |
| 01 Sat | Public holiday - Labour Day. |
| 02 Sun | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday. |
| 03 Mon | Public holiday - Wesak Day. |
| 04 Tue | Public holiday*. |
| 17 Mon | Last day for application for admission for July 2004 intake (for international students currently not studying in Malaysia). |
| June | |
| 04 Fri | Semester one ends. Last day for international students (currently not studying in Malaysia) commencing in semester two (July) to accept offer of admission. |
| 05 Sat | Public holiday - King's Birthday. |
| 07 Mon | Semester one examination period begins. |
| 25 Fri | Last day for application for admission for July 2004 intake (for Malaysian students and international students currently studying in Malaysia with a valid student pass), after which a late processing fee of RM100 applies. |
| 30 Wed | Last day for submission of applications to graduate in 2004 KL, Singapore, Hong Kong ceremonies or in semester two 2004 Australia ceremonies, including the international ceremony in December 2004. |
| July | |
| 02 Fri | Semester one examination period ends. Last day for Malaysian students and international students (currently studying in Malaysia) commencing in semester two (July) to apply for advanced standing. |
| 9 Fri | Last day for Malaysian students and international students (currently studying in Malaysia with a valid student pass) commencing in semester two (July) to accept offer of admission, after which a late processing fee of RM200 applies. |
| 12 Mon | Orientation week commences (all new students). |
| 13 Tue | Course briefing (BBusCom, BBusCom/BBIT)*. |
| 14 Wed | Course briefing (Engineering, Science and Communication)*. |
| 15 Thu | Course briefing (BCompSc, BBIT, BBusCom/BBIT [optional])*. |
| 16 Fri | Orientation week concludes. |
| 19 Mon | Semester two teaching period commences. |
| 23 Fri | Last day to pay all fees relevant to semester two, after which a late payment penalty of RM100 and a penalty of RM100 for every month of non-payment thereafter apply. |
| 30 Fri | Last day to submit a late application for admission for July 2004 intake (RM100 late processing fee applies) by Malaysian students and international students currently studying in Malaysia and have a valid student pass. Last day to add semester two unit without risk of RM70 late penalty. |
| August | |
| 11 Wed | Semester two 'Enrolment statement' issued to all new and continuing students. |
| 13 Fri | Last day for discontinuation of any semester two unit or all studies in order to qualify for a partial refund of fees relevant to semester two. |
| 16 Mon | Last day to discontinue semester two unit without 'discontinued' showing on academic record. |
| 31 Tue | Public holiday - National Day. |
| September | |
| 20 Mon | Last day for discontinuation of semester two units with 'discontinued' showing on academic record. Semester two or full-year units discontinued after this date will show as a 'fail'. |
| 27 Mon | Mid-semester break begins. |
| October | |
| 01 Fri | Last day of mid-semester break. |
| 22 Fri | Semester two ends. |
| 25 Mon | Semester two examination period begins. |
| 31 Sun | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| November | |
| 1 Mon | Public holiday |
| 11 Thurs | Public holiday - Deepavali* |
| 14 Sun 15 Mon | Public holidays - Hari Raya Puasa* |
| 16 Tue | Public holiday* |
| 19 Fri | Semester two examination period ends. |
| 30 Tues | Last day for submission of applications to graduate in semester one 2005 Australia ceremonies. |
| December | |
| 11 Sat | Public holiday - Hari Keputeraan Sultan Selangor. |
| 25 Sat | Public holiday - Christmas. |
* SUBJECT TO CHANGE
IIE MSA (South Africa)
| January | |
|---|---|
| 20 Mon | Supplementary and special (deferred) examinations commence. |
| 24 Fri | Supplementary and special (deferred) examinations conclude. |
| 29 Thurs | Enrolment of local first-year undergraduate and ADP students. |
| February | |
| 18 Wed | Enrolment of international ADP students. |
| 19 Thurs 20 Fri | Enrolment of international first-year undergraduate students. |
| 23 Mon | Orientation begins. |
| 27 Fri | Semester one fees due. |
| March | |
| 01 Mon | Semester one begins. |
| 12 Fri | Last day to add semester one or full-year units without risk of financial penalty. |
| 17 Wed | Semester one'Enrolment statement' issued to all new and continuing students. |
| 21 Sun | Human Rights Day. |
| 22 Mon | Public holiday (university closed). |
| 31 Wed | Last day to discontinue semester one or full-year units without 'discontinued' showing on the academic record. Last day to discontinue semester one or full-year units without incurring liability for fees relevant to semester one. Last day to discontinue all studies to qualify for a full refund of the student course fee relevant to semester one. |
| April | |
| 09 Fri | Good Friday (university closed). |
| 12 Mon | Easter Monday (university closed). |
| 09 Fri | Mid-semester vacation begins. |
| 16 Fri | Last day of mid-semester vacation. |
| 27 Tues | Freedom Day (university closed). |
| May | |
| 01 Sat | Workers day (university closed). |
| 03 Mon | Last day for discontinuation of semester one units with 'discontinued' showing on the academic record. Semester one units discontinued after this date will show as a 'fail'. |
| June | |
| 04 Fri | Semester one ends. |
| 07 Mon | Semester one examination period begins. |
| 16 Wed | Youth Day (university closed). |
| 27 Fri | Last day for submissions of applications to graduate in Semester 2, 2003. |
| 30 Wed | Semester two fees due for continuing students. |
| July | |
| 02 Fri | Semester one examination period ends. |
| 12 Mon | Mid-year enrolment begins. |
| 16 Fri | Mid-year enrolment ends. |
| 19 Mon | Semester two begins. |
| 30 Fri | Last day to add semester two units without risk of financial penalty of R240.00. |
| August | |
| 11 Wed | Semester two 'Enrolment statement' despatched to all new and continuing students. |
| 16 Mon | Last day to discontinue semester two units without 'discontinued' showing on the academic record. |
| 31 Tues | Last day to discontinue all studies to qualify for a full refund of the student course fee relevant to semester two. Last day to discontinue semester two units without incurring liability for fees relevant to semester two. |
| September | |
| 20 Mon | Last day to discontinue any semester two or full-year units with 'discontinued' showing on the academic record. Semester two or full-year units discontinued after this date will show as a 'fail'. |
| 24 Fri | Heritage Day (university closed). |
| 27 Mon | Mid-semester vacation begins. |
| October | |
| 01 Fri | Mid-semester vacation ends. |
| 22 Fri | Semester two ends. |
| 25 Mon | Semester two examination period begins. |
| November | |
| 19 Fri | Semester two examination period ends. |
| 28 Fri | Last day for submission of applications to graduate in semester one 2005. |
| December | |
| 16 Thurs | Day of Reconciliation (university closed). |
| 25 Sat | Christmas Day (university closed). |
| 26 Sun | Day of Goodwill (university closed). |
| 27 Mon | Public holiday (university closed). |