Head Start key dates
Be prepared for your Head Start studies by browsing our key application and trimester start dates.
Head Start Trimester 3, 2025
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1 September 2025 |
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| Orientation week (not compulsory) | 1-5 September 2025 |
| Head Start welcome evening | 3 September 2025 |
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Trimester 3 commences |
8 September 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw without incurring fees/using free course | 3 October 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | 28 November 2025 |
| 1-7 December 2025 | |
| Trimester 3 concludes | 7 December 2025 |
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22 December 2025 |
Head Start Trimester 1, 2026
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9 February 2026 |
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| Orientation week (not compulsory) | 9 - 13 February 2026 |
| Head Start welcome evening | 11 February 2026 |
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Trimester 1 commences |
16 February 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw without incurring fees/using your free course | 13 March 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | 8 May 2026 |
| 11 - 17 May 2026 | |
| Trimester 1 concludes | 17 May 2026 |
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3 June 2026 |
Head Start Trimester 2, 2026
| Recommended applications close | 25 May 2026 |
| Orientation week (not compulsory) | 25 - 29 May 2026 |
| Head Start welcome evening | 27 May 2026 |
| Trimester 2 commences | 1 June 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw without incurring fees/using your free course | 26 June 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | 21 August 2026 |
| Exam Period | 24 - 30 August 2026 |
| Trimester 2 concludes | 30 August 2026 |
| Results release | 16 September 2026 |
Head Start Trimester 3, 2026
| Recommended applications close | 7 September 2026 |
| Orientation week (not compulsory) | 14 - 18 September 2026 |
| Head Start welcome evening | 9 September 2026 |
| Trimester 3 commences | 17 September 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw without incurring fees/using your free course | 9 October 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | 4 December 2026 |
| Exam period | 7 - 13 December 2026 |
| Trimester 3 concludes | 13 December 2026 |
| Results release | 11 January 2027 |
Other key dates
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