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Principal Dates 2023 (Monash Malaysia)
Monash University Malaysia
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| Day | Date | Description |
| January 2023 | ||
| Sun | 1 | Public holiday: New Years Day (University closed) |
| Mon | 2 | Replacement public holiday for New Year's Day (University closed) |
| Tue | 3 | Graduation: applications open for July in Malaysia |
| Fri | 6 | Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am for semester one (S1-01) |
| Mon | 16 | Final assessment timetable published: for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022 in Allocate+ |
| Mon | 16 | Deferred and supplementary final assessment timetable published: for semester two (S2-01) 2022 |
| Mon | 16 | Final assessment timetable: for October intake (OCT-MY-01) published in the Web Enrolment System (WES) |
| Fri | 20 | October intake (OCT-MY-01) ends. Last day to withdraw from October intake (OCT-MY-01) units with Withdrawn Fail showing on your academic record. Units cannot be withdrawn after this date |
| Sun | 22 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year Day 1 (University closed) |
| Mon | 23 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year Day 2 (University closed) |
| Tue | 24 | Replacement holiday: Chinese New Year Day 1 (University closed) |
| Fri | 27 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 10am for semester one (S1-01) |
| February 2023 | ||
| Sun | 5 | Public holiday: Thaipusam (University closed) |
| Mon | 6 | Deferred and supplementary final assessment begin for semester two (S2-01) 2022 |
| Mon | 6 | Final assessment begin for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022 |
| Mon | 6 | Replacement holiday: Thaipusam (University closed) |
| Mon | 6 | Final assessment begin for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Tue | 7 | Allocate+ adjustment: opens 10am for semester one (S1-01) |
| Fri | 17 | Deferred and supplementary final assessment end for semester two (S2-01) 2022 |
| Fri | 17 | Final assessment end for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022 |
| Fri | 17 | Final assessment end for October intake October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Mon | 20 | Orientation Week: begins |
| Fri | 24 | Last day to add off-campus semester one (S1-01) or full-year (FY-01) units |
| Fri | 24 | Orientation Week: ends |
| Mon | 27 | Semester one (S1-01) and full-year (FY-01) begins |
| Tue | 28 | Results: released (deferred and supplementary assessment) for semester two (S2-01) 2022 |
| Tue | 28 | Results: released for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022 and October intake (OCT-MY-01) 2022 |
| March 2023 | ||
| Fri | 3 | Fees due: for semester one (S1-01). A late payment penalty will apply after this date |
| Fri | 10 | Last day to add on-campus semester one (S1-01) or full-year (FY-01) units |
| Mon | 13 | Rescheduled deferred and supplementary final assessment timetable published |
| Tue | 14 | Allocate+ adjustment: closes 5pm for semester one (S1-01) |
| Sat | 18 | Graduation: March ceremonies begin at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Sun | 19 | Graduation: March ceremonies end at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Fri | 24 | Fees: last day for course discontinuation semester one (S1-01) to qualify for a partial refund of fees |
| Mon | 27 | Rescheduled deferred assessments begin |
| Wed | 29 | Deferred and supplementary final assessment timetable published: for October intake (MY-OCT-01) 2022, summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022, and summer semester B (SSB-01) 2023 |
| Fri | 31 | Census date for teaching period: semester one (S1-01). Last day to withdraw from units in this teaching period without incurring fees |
| Fri | 31 | Last day to withdraw from semester one (S1-01) units without Withdrawn showing on your academic record |
| Fri | 31 | Rescheduled deferred assessments end |
| April 2023 | ||
| Wed | 5 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: applications open at 9am (Melbourne time) for semester two 2023 |
| Sat | 8 | Public holiday: Nuzul Al-Quran (University closed) |
| Mon | 10 | Deferred and supplementary final assessments: begin for October intake (MY-OCT-01) 2022, summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022, and summer semester B (SSB-01) 2023 |
| Mon | 10 | Mid-semester break: begins |
| Wed | 12 | Results released for rescheduled deferred assessments |
| Fri | 14 | Mid-semester break: ends |
| Sun | 16 | Graduation: applications close for July in Malaysia |
| Mon | 17 | Graduation: applications open for November in Malaysia |
| Wed | 19 | Last day to withdraw from semester one (S1-01) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record. Units withdrawn after this date will show as Withdrawn Fail |
| Fri | 21 | Deferred and supplementary final assessments: end for October intake (MY-OCT-01) 2022, summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022, and summer semester B (SSB-01) 2023 |
| Fri | 21 | Public holiday: Extra Holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri (University closed) |
| Sat | 22 | Public holiday: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 1 (University closed) |
| Sun | 23 | Public holiday: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 2 (University closed) |
| Mon | 24 | Replacement holiday: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 2 (University closed) |
| Mon | 24 | Final assessment timetable published: for semester one (S1-01) |
| Fri | 28 | Course transfers: last day to change preferences for semester two 2023 |
| May 2023 | ||
| Mon | 1 | Public holiday: Labour Day (University closed) |
| Tue | 2 | Last day to withdraw from full-year (FY-01) units without Withdrawn showing on your academic record |
| Tue | 2 | Census date for teaching period: full-year (FY-01). Last day to withdraw from units in this teaching period without incurring fees |
| Thu | 4 | Public holiday: Wesak Day (University closed) |
| Fri | 5 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: applications close at 11.59pm (Melbourne time) for semester two 2023 |
| Wed | 10 | Results (deferred and supplementary): released for October intake (MY-OCT-01) 2022, summer semester A (SSA-02) 2022, and summer semester B (SSB-01) 2023 |
| Mon | 15 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: semester two 2023 offer notification sent to students at 9am (Melbourne time) |
| Mon | 15 | Rescheduled deferred and supplementary final assessment for Summer, October and November teaching periods (SSA-01, SSB-01, OCT-12 and NOV12) timetable published |
| Fri | 19 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: eligible students will receive an International Student Course Agreement (ISCA). To accept an offer, students must return their completed ISCA by 12 June 2023. |
| Fri | 26 | Semester one (S1-01) ends. Last day to withdraw from semester one (S1-01) units with Withdrawn Fail showing on your academic record. Units cannot be withdrawn after this date |
| Mon | 29 | Swot Vac: begins for semester one (S1-01) |
| June 2023 | ||
| Fri | 2 | Swot Vac: ends for semester one (S1-01) |
| Mon | 5 | Public holiday: King's Birthday (University closed) |
| Mon | 5 | Final assessment begins for semester one (S1-01) and rescheduled deferred and supplementary final assessment for Summer, October and November teaching periods (SSA-01, SSB-01, OCT-12 and NOV12) |
| Mon | 19 | Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 26 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 9am for semester two (S2-01) |
| Fri | 23 | Final assessment ends for semester one (S1-01) and rescheduled deferred and supplementary final assessment for Summer, October and November teaching periods (SSA-01, SSB-01, OCT-12 and NOV12) |
| Thu | 29 | Public holiday: Hari Raya Haji (University closed) |
| Fri | 30 | Graduation: applications close for November in Malaysia |
| July 2023 | ||
| Fri | 7 | Graduation: July ceremonies begin at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Sun | 9 | Graduation: July ceremonies end at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Mon | 10 | Results: released for semester one (S1-01) and rescheduled deferred and supplementary final assessment for Summer, October and November teaching periods (SSA-01, SSB-01, OCT-12 and NOV12) |
| Mon | 17 | Last day to withdraw from full-year (FY-01) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record. Units withdrawn after this date will show as Withdrawn Fail |
| Wed | 19 | Public holiday: Awal Muharram (University closed) |
| Wed | 26 | Deferred and supplementary final assessment timetable published: for semester one (S1-01) |
| August 2023 | ||
| Mon | 7 | Final assessment (deferred and supplementary): begin for semester one (S1-01) |
| Fri | 11 | Final assessment (deferred and supplementary): end for semester one (S1-01) |
| Wed | 23 | Results (deferred and supplementary): released for semester one (S1-01) |
| Day | Date | Description |
| June | ||
| Mon | 19 | Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 26 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 9am for semester two (S2-01) |
| July | ||
| Tue | 4 | Allocate+ adjustment: opens 10am for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 17 | Mid-year Orientation Week: begins |
| Mon | 17 | Last day to withdraw from full-year (FY-01) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record. Units withdrawn after this date will show as Withdrawn Fail |
| Wed | 19 | Public holiday: Awal Muharram (University closed) |
| Fri | 21 | Mid-year Orientation Week: ends |
| Fri | 21 | Last day to add off-campus semester two (S2-01) units |
| Mon | 24 | Semester two (S2-01) begins |
| Fri | 28 | Fees due: for semester two (S2-01). A late payment penalty will apply after this date |
| August | ||
| Fri | 4 | Last day to add on-campus semester two (S2-01) units |
| Mon | 7 | Allocate+ adjustment: closes 5pm for semester two (S2-01) |
| Fri | 18 | Fees: last day for course discontinuation semester two (S2-01) to qualify for a partial refund of fees |
| Thu | 31 | Last day to withdraw from semester two (S2-01) units without Withdrawn showing on your academic record |
| Thu | 31 | Public holiday: National Day (University closed) |
| Thu | 31 | Census date for teaching period: Semester two (S2-01). Last day to withdraw from units in this teaching period without incurring fees |
| September | ||
| Mon | 4 | Rescheduled deferred and supplementary final assessment timetable published |
| Mon | 4 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: applications open at 9am (Melbourne time) for semester one 2024 |
| Wed | 13 | Last day to withdraw from semester two (S2-01) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record. Units withdrawn after this date will show as Withdrawn Fail |
| Sat | 16 | Public holiday: Malaysia Day (University closed) |
| Mon | 18 | Rescheduled deferred assessments begin |
| Mon | 18 | Final assessment timetable published: for semester two (S2-01) |
| Fri | 22 | Rescheduled deferred assessments end |
| Mon | 25 | Mid-semester break: begins |
| Thu | 28 | Public holiday: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (University closed) |
| Fri | 29 | Mid-semester break: ends |
| October | ||
| Wed | 4 | Results released for rescheduled deferred assessments for semester one (2023) |
| Mon | 9 | Re-enrolment (timely): begins for 2024 |
| Fri | 20 | Semester two (S2-01) and full year (FY-01) ends. Last day to withdraw from units in these teaching periods with Withdrawn Fail showing on your academic record. Units cannot be withdrawn after this date |
| Mon | 23 | Swot vac: begins for semester two (S2-01) |
| Fri | 27 | Swot vac: ends for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 30 | Final assessments: begin for semester two (S2-01) |
| Tue | 31 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: last day to change preferences for semester one 2024 (MUM) |
| November | ||
| Fri | 3 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: applications close at 11.59pm (Melbourne time) for semester one 2024 |
| Sun | 12 | Public holiday: Deepavali (University closed) |
| Mon | 13 | Replacement holiday: Deepavali (University closed) |
| Fri | 17 | Final assessments: end for semester two (S2-01) |
| Fri | 24 | Re-enrolment (timely): ends for 2024 |
| Sat | 25 | Re-enrolment (late): begins for 2024. A late fee applies |
| Sat | 25 | Graduation: November ceremonies begin at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Sun | 26 | Graduation: November ceremonies end at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| December | ||
| Mon | 4 | Results: released for semester two (S2-01) |
| Tue | 5 | Census date for teaching period: summer semester A (SSA-02). Penalty and teaching dates vary |
| Fri | 8 | Re-enrolment (late): ends for 2024 |
| Fri | 8 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: semester one 2024 offer notification sent to students at 5pm (Melbourne time) |
| Mon | 11 | Public holiday: Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (University closed) |
| Tue | 19 | Course transfers to Monash Australia: successful international students will receive an International Student Course Agreement (ISCA) |
| Mon | 25 | Public holiday: Christmas Day (University closed) |
| January 2024 | ||
| Thurs | 4 | Deferred and supplementary final assessment (exam) timetable published in Allocate+: for semester two (S2-01) 2023 |
| Mon | 15 | Deferred and supplementary final assessments (exams): begin for semester two (S2-01) 2023 |
| Fri | 19 | Deferred and supplementary final assessments (exams): end for semester two (S2-01) 2023 |
| February 2024 | ||
| Mon | 5 | Results: released (deferred and supplementary assessment) for semester two (S2-01) 2023 |
| Year | Description | Clayton | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | Orientation | Mon 20 – Fri 24 Feb | Mon 20 – Fri 24 Feb |
| Semester 1 | Mon 27 Feb – Fri 26 May | Mon 27 Feb – Fri 26 May | |
| Mid Sem Break | Mon 10 – Fri 14 Apr | Mon 10 – Fri 14 Apr | |
| SWOT Vac | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 Jun | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 Jun | |
| Semester 2 | Mon 24 Jul – Fri 20 Oct | Mon 24 Jul – Fri 20 Oct | |
| Mid Sem Break | Mon 25 – Fri 29 Sep | Mon 25 – Fri 29 Sep | |
| SWOT Vac | Mon 23 – Fri 27 Oct | Mon 23 – Fri 27 Oct | |
| 3B | Semester 1 | Mon 30 Jan – Fri 2 Jun (18 wks) R#1 Mon 30 Jan – Fri 31 Mar (9 wks) R#2 Mon 3 April – Fri 2 Jun (9 wks) | Mon 30 Jan – Fri 2 Jun (18 wks) |
| Mid-year Break | Mon 5 Jun – Fri 23 Jun (3 wks) | Mon 5 Jun – Fri 23 Jun (3 wks) | |
| Semester 2 | Mon 26 Jun – Fri 27 Oct (18 wks) R#3 – Mon 26 Jun – Fri 25 Aug (9 wks) R#4 – Mon 28 Aug – Fri 27 Oct (9 wks) | Mon 26 Jun – Fri 27 Oct (18 wks) | |
| SWOT Vac | Mon 30 Oct – Fri 3 Nov | Mon 30 Oct – Fri 3 Nov | |
| 4C | Semester 1 | Mon 23 Jan – Fri 26 May (18 wks) R#1: Mon 23 Jan – Fri 24 Mar (9 wks) R#2: Mon 27 Mar – Fri 26 May (9 wks) | Mon 23 Jan - Fri 26 May (18 weeks) CNY Holiday 22 - 24 Jan |
| Mid-year Break | Mon 29 May – Fri 16 Jun (3 wks) | Mon 29 May – Fri 16 Jun (3 wks) | |
| Semester 2 | Mon 19 Jun – Friday 20 Oct (18 wks) R#3: Mon 20 Jun – Fri 18 Aug (9 wks) R#4: Mon 21 Aug – Fri 20 Oct (9 wks) | Mon 19 Jun – Friday 20 Oct (18 wks) | |
| SWOT Vac | Mon 23 Oct – Fri 27 Oct | Mon 23 Oct – Fri 27 Oct | |
| 5D | Semester 1 | Mon 23 Jan – Fri 26 May (18 wks) R#1: Mon 23 Jan – Fri 3 Mar R#2: Mon 6 Mar – Fri 14 Apr R#3: Mon 17 Apr – Fri – 26 May | Sun 22 Jan – Fri 26 May (18 wks) CNY Holiday 22 - 24 Jan R#1: Wed 25 Jan - Fri 3 Mar R#2: Sun 5 Mar – Fri 14 Apr R#3: Sun 16 Apr – Fri 26 May |
| Mid-year Break | Mon 29 May – Fri 16 Jun (3 wks) | Mon 29 May – Fri 16 Jun (3 wks) | |
| Semester 2 | Mon 19 June – Fri 20 Oct (18 wks) R#4: Mon 19 Jun – Fri 28 Jul R#5: Mon 31 Jul – Fri 8 Sept R#6: Mon 11 Sept – Fri 20 Oct | Sun 18 June – Fri 20 Oct (18 wks) R#4: Sun 18 Jun – Fri 28 Jul R#5: Sun 30 Jul – Fri 8 Sept R#6: Sun 10 Sept – Fri 20 Oct | |
| Back to Base Week | Mon 23 Oct – Fri 27 Oct | Sun 22 Oct – Fri 27 Oct |
| Chinese New Year | 22 Jan (Sun 22 & Mon 23 National & Tue 24 National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 21 & 22 Apr (Sat 22-Mon 24 Apr) |
| Deepavali | 12 Nov (Sun 12 & Mon 13 Nov) |
| Australia Day Holiday | Thur, 26 January |
| Good Friday | Thu, 7 April |
| Easter Monday | Sun, 10 April |
| Easter Tuesday | Tues, 11 April |
| Anzac Day | Tues, 25 April |
| Grand Final Day | Thu, 29 September |
| Day | Date | Description |
| July 2023 | ||
| Mon | 31 | Enrolment: begins for the October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| October 2023 | ||
| Mon | 9 | Allocate+ adjustment: opens 10am for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Wed | 18 | Orientation: begins for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Fri | 20 | Orientation: ends for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Mon | 23 | October intake (OCT-MY-01): teaching begins |
| Fri | 27 | Fees due: for October intake (OCT-MY-01). A late payment penalty will apply after this date |
| November 2023 | ||
| Fri | 3 | Last day to add on-campus October intake (OCT-MY-01) units |
| Tue | 7 | Allocate+ adjustment: closes 5pm for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Sun | 12 | Public holiday: Deepavali (University closed) |
| Mon | 13 | Replacement holiday: Deepavali (University closed) |
| Fri | 17 | Fees: last day for course discontinuation October intake (OCT-MY-01) to qualify for a partial refund of fees |
| Fri | 24 | Re-enrolment (timely): ends for 2024 |
| Sat | 25 | Re-enrolment (late): begins for 2024. A late fee applies |
| December 2023 | ||
| Thu | 7 | Last day to withdraw from October intake (OCT-MY-01) units without Withdrawn showing on your academic record |
| Thu | 7 | Census date for teaching period: October intake (OCT-MY-01). Last day to withdraw from units in this teaching period without incurring fees |
| Fri | 8 | Re-enrolment (late): ends for 2024 |
| Mon | 11 | Public holiday: Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (University closed) |
| Wed | 13 | Last day to withdraw from October intake (OCT-MY-01) units with Withdrawn showing on your academic record. Units withdrawn after this date will show as Withdrawn Fail |
| Mon | 25 | Mid-semester break: begins for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Mon | 25 | Public holiday: Christmas Day (University closed) |
| Fri | 29 | Mid-semester break: ends for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| January 2024 | ||
| Mon | 1 | Public holiday: New Years Day (University closed) |
| Mon | 8 | Exam timetable: for October intake (OCT-MY-01) published in the Allocate+ |
| Fri | 19 | October intake (OCT-MY-01) ends. Last day to discontinue October intake units with 'withdrawn fail' showing on academic record. Units cannot be discontinued after this date |
| Mon | 22 | Swot Vac: begins |
| Thu | 25 | Public holiday: Thaipusam (University closed) |
| Fri | 26 | Swot Vac: ends |
| February 2024 | ||
| Mon | 5 | Exams: begin for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Sat | 10 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year Day 1 (University closed) |
| Sun | 11 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year Day 2 (University closed) |
| Mon | 12 | Replacement holiday: Chinese New Year Day 2 (University closed) |
| Fri | 16 | Exams: end for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Mon | 26 | Results: released for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| March 2024 | ||
| Fri | 15 | Deferred and supplementary final assessment timetable published: for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Mon | 25 | Deferred and supplementary final assessments: begin for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Fri | 28 | Deferred and supplementary final assessments: end for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| April 2024 | ||
| Mon | 15 | Results (deferred and supplementary): released for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| May 2024 | ||
| Thu | 2 | Rescheduled deferred assessment timetable published: for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Mon | 13 | Rescheduled deferred assessments begins: for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Fri | 17 | Rescheduled deferred assessments ends: for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |