Arrival Advice and Important Dates
Study Abroad and Exchange students must be available in Melbourne for the start of International Student Orientation. Those students who do not arrive in Melbourne until after the start of Orientation must inform Arrival Services at International Student Services (ISS) of their anticipated arrival date.
Please refer to the following table for advice on arrival an semester dates:
| Semester 1 2008 | Semester 2 2008 | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential College Housing Applications | November 15th 2007 (applications close) | May 15th 2008 (applications close) | For more information, please visit the Long Term Housing page. |
| Melbourne Welcome | 15-19 February (applications close 14 January) | 16-20 July (applications close16 June) |
For more information, please visit the Melbourne Welcome page. |
| Orientation and Enrolment | 21-29 February | 21-25 July | Information on the Study Abroad & Exchange Student Briefing can be found on the Orientation and Enrolment website. |
| Move in date: Residential Colleges | 23 February | TBC | Earlier move-in dates can be arranged directly with individual Colleges after a place has been accepted. |
| First day of Class | 3 March | 28 July | |
| Mid Semester Break | 21-30 March | 22 September-5 October | |
| Last day of Classes | 30 May | 31 October | |
Examination Period |
9 June - 27 June | 10-28 November | The University’s policy states that students must be
available for the duration of the examination period.
However, once students have fulfilled all their study obligations (eg. exams and assessments) for the semester,
they can plan to return home (or travel!). |
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