Key dates
Here you will find all significant dates, including when to apply, enrol or withdraw for the course of your choice. There's also TAFE holidays and term breaks, school terms and public holidays.
Semester 2, 2026 applications
Please note Unless indicated, the following information relates to Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies. Select this link for further information on how to apply and enrol.
Main intake applications open Monday 28 April 2026.
Apply early to increase your chance of receiving an offer for your preferred course.
Applications and preference changes close Friday 29 May 2026.
You can update your course preferences before the closing date.
Offers will be released from June 2026.
Successful applicants will be contacted with enrolment instructions.
Waitlist applications open 5:00pm Friday 5 June 2026.
Waitlist applications are accepted only for courses not filled through the main intake.
Waitlist applications open 5:00pm Friday 5 June 2026 and will be accepted for courses not filled through the main intake.
Not all courses will be available during this period, and applications will only be considered if places are still available.
During this period:
- Applicants will only be contacted if we require supporting documents.
- Offers will be made based on the date of application and the availability of places.
- If you haven't heard from us by Friday 24 July, your application was unsuccessful.
Waitlist applications close Friday 24 July 2026.
No further offers will be issued after this date.
If you are planning to apply for a Semester One intake, applications generally open in September of the previous year.
Please check this page regularly for the latest dates and deadlines so you don't miss your chance to secure a place.
Calendars
Note Semester dates can vary between portfolios.
2026 Semester 1
| Term 1 | 2 February - 10 April |
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| Term 2 | 20 April - 26 June |
2026 Semester 2
| Term 3 | 20 July - 25 September |
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| Term 4 | 5 October - 11 December |
Public holidays
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2026 |
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| Australia Day | 26 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 |
School term
| Term 1 | 2 February - 2 April |
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| Term 2 | 20 April - 3 July |
| Term 3 | 20 July - 25 September |
Aboriginal days of significance
| National Sorry Day | 26 May 2026 |
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| NAIDOC Week | 5 - 12 July 2026 |