University of Canberra : Study Abroad and Exchange Program : Important Dates and Deadlines

2008	2009	University Dates
Semester 1
11 – 17 February	9 – 15 February	Recommended arrival date for international students
18 – 22 February	16 – 20 February	Orientation program for semester 1
25 February	23 February	Semester 1 starts
20 March	18 March	Last date for UC to request or add courses without academic or financial penalty
20 March	18 March	Last date for UC to receive a request to drop courses without academic or financial penalty
14 – 25 April	13 – 24 April	Mid break
9 – 27 June	10 – 26 June	Semester 1 exam period
30 June – 21 July	28 June – 20 July	Break through to Semester 2
Semester 2
7 – 13 July	6 – 12 July	Recommended arrival date for international students
14 – 18 July	13 – 17 July	Orientation program for semester 2
21 July	20 July	Semester 2 starts
15 August	14 August	Last date for UC to request or add courses without academic or financial penalty
15 August	14 August	Last date for UC to receive a request to drop courses without academic or financial penalty
8 – 19 September	7 – 18 September	Mid break
5 – 21 November	4 – 20 November	Semester 2 exam period
22 November	21 November	End of university year