Chisholm higher education has two study periods per year. You are able to apply and enrol in your course before the beginning of any study period. 

2023 key dates

Key dates for Business and Engineering Technology higher education courses

Semester 1, 2023 Semester 2, 2023
Last day to enrol 23 February 10 July
Orientation 24 February 21 July
Start of semester 27 February 24 July
Census date 31 March (end of week 5) 25 August (end of week 5)
Mid-semester break 7 – 16 April 25 September - 01 October
Academic withdrawal date 12 May (end of week 10) 16 October (end of week 10)
End of semester 09 June 3 November
Study break 05 -12 June   30 October – 05 November
Main exam period 13 - 23 June  06 – 17 November 
Results release 05 July 29 November
Secondary exam period 10 - 12 July 04 - 06 December

Key dates for Community, Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Family Violence and Psychology higher education courses

Semester 1, 2023 Semester 2, 2023
Last day to enrol 13 February 10 July
Orientation 24 February 21 July
Start of semester 27 February 24 July
Census date 31 March (end of week 5) 25 August (end of week 5)
Mid-semester break 7 – 23 April 18 September - 01 October
Academic withdrawal date 19 May (end of week 10) 13 October (end of week 10)
End of semester 09 June 03 November
Results release 05 July 29 November

2023 public holidays

New Year's Day (and day in lieu) 01 and 02 January
Australia Day 26 January
Labour Day 13 March
Easter 07 - 10 April
ANZAC Day 25 April
King's Birthday 12 June
Friday before AFL Grand Final TBC
Melbourne Cup 07 November
Christmas Day and Boxing Day 25 and 26 December
 

Open days and campus visits

Chisholm holds regular Open Nights. Find out more about the Open Nights.