Check important enrolment and payment deadlines for your higher education course.
VET/TAFE students at VU Polytechnic, please see VET/TAFE census & payment deadlines.
What is census date?
Census date is the last day for you to finalise your course enrolment for each relevant study period.
You finalise your course enrolment by doing one of the following:
- submitting a 'Request for CSP' form to access a Commonwealth Supported Place
- submitting a 'Request for Commonwealth assistance form' to access HELP loan(s) with a valid Tax File Number (TFN)
- withdrawing from units or your course to avoid financial liability
- applying for intermission (leave of absence) to avoid financial liability
- paying your student contribution or tuition in full to avoid the cancellation of your enrolment.
Payment deadlines
Your payment deadline is always on the first Friday of each study period. You must pay in full by this date as per your statement of account (available via MyVU).
If you are unable to pay by the due date, you may be able to access financial support if eligible.
If you do not pay by the deadline:
- you will receive a late payment penalty
- you will have an encumbrance applied to your student record, which may prevent you from receiving results, academic transcripts, statement of attainment, graduating & re-enrolling.
Census & payment deadlines by study mode
2023 Study Periods
Higher Education standard semesters 2023
2023 dates for HE study periods
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 (Summer term 2022/2023) | 11 November 2022 | 13 January 2023 |
| Semester 1 | 24 February 2023 | 17 March 2023 |
| Semester 4 (Winter term) | 23 June 2023 | 30 June 2023 |
| Semester 2 | 4 August 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
| Semester 3 (Summer term 2022/2023) | 10 November 2023 | 12 January 2024 |
Block model dates 2023
4-week Block Model (Melbourne & Sydney) 2023
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Block 1 | 20 January 2023 | 23 January 2023 |
| Semester 1 - Block 1 | 24 February 2023 | 27 February 2023 |
| Semester 1 – Block 2 | 24 March 2023 | 27 March 2023 |
| Semester 1 – Block 3 | 5 May 2023 | 8 May 2023 |
| Semester 1 – Block 4 | 2 June 2023 | 5 June 2023 |
| Winter block | 7 July 2023 | 10 July 2023 |
| Semester 2 – Block 1 | 4 August 2023 | 7 August 2023 |
| Semester 2 – Block 2 | 1 September 2023 | 4 September 2023 |
| Semester 2 – Block 3 | 6 October 2023 | 9 October 2023 |
| Semester 2 – Block 4 | 3 November 2023 | 6 November 2023 |
8-week Block Model, 2023 (Post graduate)
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Week - Block 1 | 24 February 2023 | 6 March 2023 |
| 8 Week – Block 2 | 5 May 2023 | 15 May 2023 |
| 8 Week – Block 3 | 4 August 2023 | 14 August 2023 |
| 8 Week – Block 4 | 6 October 2023 | 16 October 2023 |
| 8 Week – Block 5 | 1 December 2023 | 18 December 2023 |
Foundation studies trimesters - Melbourne 2023
2023 dates for foundation studies trimesters (Melbourne)
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 17 February 2023 | 10 March 2023 |
| Trimester 2 | 16 June 2023 | 7 July 2023 |
| Trimester 3 | 6 October 2023 | 27 October 2023 |
Victoria University Online 2023
These dates are for students studying postgraduate business courses via VU Online.
2023 dates for VU Online
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Study period 1 | 13 January 2023 | 20 January 2023 |
| Study period 2 | 10 March 2023 | 17 March 2023 |
| Study period 3 | 12 May 2023 | 19 May 2023 |
| Study period 4 | 7 July 2023 | 14 July 2023 |
| Study period 5 | 1 September 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
| Study period 6 | 27 October 2023 | 3 November 2023 |
2024 Study Periods
Higher Education standard semesters 2024
2024 dates for HE study periods
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 (Summer term 2023/2024) | 10 November 2023 | 12 January 2024 |
| Semester 1 | 23 February 2024 | 15 March 2024 |
| Semester 4 (Winter term) | 21 June 2024 | 28 June 2024 |
| Semester 2 | 2 August 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
| Semester 3 (Summer term 2024/2025) | 8 November 2024 | 10 January 2025 |
Block model dates 2024
4-week Block Model (Melbourne & Sydney) 2024
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Block 1 | 19 January 2024 | 22 January 2024 |
| Semester 1 - Block 1 | 23 February 2024 | 26 February 2024 |
| Semester 1 – Block 2 | 22 March 2024 | 25 March 2024 |
| Semester 1 – Block 3 | 3 May 2024 | 6 May 2024 |
| Semester 1 – Block 4 | 31 May 2024 | 3 June 2024 |
| Winter block | 5 June 2024 | 8 July 2024 |
| Semester 2 – Block 1 | 2 August 2024 | 5 August 2024 |
| Semester 2 – Block 2 | 30 August 2024 | 2 September 2024 |
| Semester 2 – Block 3 | 4 October 2024 | 7 October 2024 |
| Semester 2 – Block 4 | 1 November 2024 | 4 November 2024 |
8-week Block Model, 2024 (Post graduate)
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Week - Block 1 | 23 February 2024 | 4 March 2024 |
| 8 Week – Block 2 | 3 May 2024 | 13 May 2024 |
| 8 Week – Block 3 | 2 August 2024 | 12 August 2024 |
| 8 Week – Block 4 | 4 October 2024 | 14 October 2024 |
| 8 Week – Block 5 | 29 November 2024 | 16 December 2024 |
Foundation studies trimesters – Melbourne 2024
2024 dates for foundation studies trimesters (Melbourne)
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 16 February 2024 | 8 March 2024 |
| Trimester 2 | 14 June 2024 | 5 July 2024 |
| Trimester 3 | 4 October 2024 | 25 October 2024 |
Victoria University Online 2024
These dates are for students studying postgraduate business courses via VU Online.
2024 dates for VU Online
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Study period 1 | 12 January 2024 | 19 January 2024 |
| Study period 2 | 8 March 2024 | 15 March 2024 |
| Study period 3 | 10 May 2024 | 17 May 2024 |
| Study period 4 | 5 June 2024 | 12 July 2024 |
| Study period 5 | 30 August 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
| Study period 6 | 25 October 2024 | 1 November 2024 |
ELICOS 2024
| Study period | Payment due date | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| ELICOS Teaching 1 | 4 December 2023 | 12 January 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 2 | 13 January 2024 | 23 February 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 3 | 17 February 2024 | 3 March 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 4 | 30 March 2024 | 10 May 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 5 | 4 May 2024 | 14 June 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 6 | 15 June 2024 | 26 June 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 7 | 20 July 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 8 | 31 August 2024 | 11 October 2024 |
| ELICOS Teaching 9 | 5 October 2024 | 15 November 2024 |
Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF)
SSAF is charged twice a year based on your enrolment load. You must pay your SSAF by the due date, or defer if you're eligible.
Find out more about paying your SSAF – who pays it, how much, and when it is due.
Thanks to your SSAF, we have access to clubs, counselling, student lounges and more!
