Cut-off dates
Due to the need to undergo pre-visa screening and apply for a student visa, International students must stick to strict cut-off dates. We recommend you apply as early as possible to allow enough time for processing.
Please note: many students will package an English and Academic Preparation (EAP) program with their main program. If you will be studying an EAP program, cut-off dates will be based on the orientation date of your EAP program, not the standard semester dates.
Please also note that some popular programs may have early cut-off dates due to program availability. Further information will be provided separately.
Standard cut-off dates for Semester 2 2021
Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa with COVID-19 border restrictions and Semester 2 commencing via online study
| 2021 Important Dates Semester 2 2021 | Ballarat Berwick Gippsland | Brisbane and Onshore Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Application Submission 4 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 25 June 2021 | Friday, 18 June 2021 |
| GTE Assessment* 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 2 July 2021 | Friday, 25 June 2021 |
| Acceptance/Payment and CoE issued* 2 weeks before program commencement date. The student must receive payment confirmation from Federation University and meet all conditions on the offer letter by: *A maximum 1 week extension can be granted for applicants who are from low risk markets, on a case by case basis. | Friday, 9 July 2021 (IND, NEP, PAK) Friday, 16 July 2021 | Friday, 2 July 2021 (IND, NEP, PAK) Friday, 9 July 2021 |
| Semester 2 commences | Monday, 26 July 2021 | Monday, 19 July 2021 |
Onshore applicants with a valid student visa
| 2021 Important Dates Semester 2 2021 | Ballarat Berwick Gippsland | Brisbane and Onshore Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Application Submission 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 2 July 2021 | Friday, 25 June 2021 |
| GTE Assessment 2 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 9 July 2021 | Friday, 2 July 2021 |
| Acceptance/Payment and CoE issued* 1 week before program commencement date. The student must receive payment confirmation from Federation University and meet all conditions on the offer letter by: *A maximum 1 week extension can be granted for onshore applicants, on a case by case basis. | Friday, 16 July 2021 | Friday, 9 July 2021 |
| Semester 2 commences | Monday, 26 July 2021 | Monday, 19 July 2021 |
Standard cut-off dates for Summer Semester 2021
Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa with COVID-19 border restrictions and Semester commencing via online study
| 2021 Important Dates Summer Semester 2021 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partners |
|---|---|
| Application Submission 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 15 October 2021 |
| GTE Assessment 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 22 October 202 |
| Acceptance/ Payment and CoE issued for High Risk Markets* 2 weeks prior to program commencement date. The student must receive payment confirmation from Federation University and meet all conditions on the offer letter by: * A maximum 1 week extension may be granted for applicants on a case by case basis. | Friday, 29 October 2021 |
| OR | OR |
| Acceptance/ Payment and CoE issued for Low Risk Markets* 1 week prior to program commencement date. The student must receive payment confirmation from Federation University and meet all conditions on the offer letter by: | Friday, 5 November 2021 |
Onshore applicants with a valid student visa (COVID-19 restrictions - no impact to dates)
| 2021 Important Dates Summer Semester 2021 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partners |
|---|---|
| Application Submission 3 weeks prior to program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 22 October 2021 |
| GTE Assessment 2 weeks prior to program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents should be submitted by: | Friday, 29 October 2021 |
| Acceptance/ Payment and CoE issued* 1 week prior to program commencement date. The student must receive payment confirmation from Federation University and meet all conditions on the offer letter by: * A maximum 1 week extension may be granted for applicants on a case by case basis. | Friday, 5 November 2021 |
| Orientation Week | Monday, 8 November 2021 |
Semester Program Commencement | Monday, 15 November 2021 |
Change Requests (processed via StudyLink by) | Wednesday, 17 November 2021 |
| Census Date | Friday 10th December 2021 |
Missed the cut-off date?
If you have received an offer letter, but have missed the cut-off date, you may be able to defer your offer. To discuss deferring your offer to a later intake, please contact us