Important dates
Academic calendar
These term dates are a guide only. Your teaching area will confirm actual course dates at Orientation.
Victorian school term dates
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 27 January – Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 5 October – Friday 18 December |
Chisholm Higher Education College
| Study period | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2 March – 5 June | (Or 26 June for courses with exams) |
| Census date (Semester 1) | Friday 2 April | |
| Semester 2 | 27 July – 30 October | (Or 20 November for courses with exams) |
| Census date (Semester 2) | Friday 28 August |
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 |
Activities and events
At Chisholm, we always have lots of fun and useful activities and events for you to attend. Check out our Activities and Events page to find out more.
Higher education important dates
Visit our Higher education important dates page for dates applicable to our higher education students.
Census dates
The census date is the last day you can withdraw from a unit of study and receive a refund on your tuition fee, if you are accessing a VET Student Loan or FEE-HELP loan. You must withdraw or defer before this date to avoid a debt.
For more information about the loans or the census dates, please visit VET Student Loans.