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Census Dates
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The census date is the date on which a student’s enrolment is taken to be finalised. Each unit of study in a teaching period at Southern Cross University has a Census Date. The following census dates apply to any unit studied in the following teaching periods.
Census dates vary depending on the unit/s in which you are enrolled. To determine the actual Census Date for each unit of study, students must check My Enrolment (Study Plans -> Current Enrolment).
- Domestic students — Census Date is the final day you can withdraw from a unit without financial or academic penalty
- International students — Census Date is the final day you can withdraw from a unit without academic penalty and only incur at 50% fee penalty — see unit withdrawal impacts.
Important
The Census Dates listed are effective at 12 midnight NSW time
| Teaching Period | Start Date | End Date* | Census Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Term, 2024 | 8 January 2024 | 16 February 2024 | 22 January 2024 |
| Dual Term 1, 2024 | 8 January 2024 | 12 April 2024 | 5 February 2024 |
| Tri Term 1, 2024 | 8 January 2024 | 7 June 2024 | 12 February 2024 |
| Term 1, 2024 | 4 March 2024 | 12 April 2024 | 18 March 2024 |
| Dual Term 2, 2024 | 4 March 2024 | 7 June 2024 | 1 April 2024 |
| Term 2, 2024 | 29 April 2024 | 7 June 2024 | 13 May 2024 |
| Term 3, 2024 | 1 July 2024 | 9 August 2024 | 15 July 2024 |
| Dual Term 3, 2024 | 1 July 2024 | 4 October 2024 | 29 July 2024 |
| Tri Term 2, 2024 | 1 July 2024 | 6 December 2024 | 5 August 2024 |
| Term 4, 2024 | 26 August 2024 | 4 October 2024 | 9 September 2024 |
| Dual Term 4, 2024 | 26 August 2024 | 6 December 2024 | 23 September 2024 |
| Term 5, 2024 | 28 October 2024 | 6 December 2024 | 11 November 2024 |
Research Census Dates
Listed below are the study periods and Census Dates for research awards.
| Research Semester 1, 2024 | Research Semester 2, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Research students commencing studies from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024. Census Date: 31 March 2024. |
Research students commencing studies from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. Census Date: 30 September 2024. |