Head Start key dates
Be prepared for your Head Start studies by browsing our key application and trimester start dates.
Head Start Trimester 3, 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 |
| 7 - 13 December 2026 | |
| Trimester 3 concludes | 13 December 2026 |
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11 January 2027 |
Head Start Trimester 1, 2027
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5 February 2027 |
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| Orientation week (not compulsory) | 8 - 12 February 2027 |
| Head Start welcome evening | 10 February 2027 |
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Trimester 1 commences |
15 February 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw without incurring fees/using your free course | 12 March 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | 7 May 2027 |
| 10 - 16 May 2027 | |
| Trimester 1 concludes | 16 May 2027 |
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2 June 2027 |
Head Start Trimester 2, 2027
| Recommended applications close | 21 May 2027 |
| Orientation week (not compulsory) | 24 - 28 May 2027 |
| Head Start welcome evening | 26 May 2027 |
| Trimester 2 commences | 31 May 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw without incurring fees/using your free course | 25 June 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | 20 August 2027 |
| Exam Period | 23 - 29 August 2027 |
| Trimester 2 concludes | 29 August 2027 |
| Results release | 15 September 2027 |
Head Start Trimester 3, 2027
| Recommended applications close | 3 September 2027 |
| Orientation week (not compulsory) | 6 - 10 September 2027 |
| Head Start welcome evening | 8 September 2027 |
| Trimester 3 commences | 13 September 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw without incurring fees/using your free course | 8 October 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | 3 December 2027 |
| Exam period | 6 - 12 December 2027 |
| Trimester 3 concludes | 12 December 2027 |
| Results release | January 2027 |
Other key dates
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