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, 2022
Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa with no COVID-19 restrictions - borders open
| 2022 important dates Semester 2 2022 | Ballarat Berwick Gippsland Federation campus locations | Brisbane Federation campus and onshore partner locations |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission 8 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 27 May 2022 | Friday, 20 May 2022 |
| GTE assessment* 7 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 3 June 2022 | Friday, 27 May 2022 |
| Acceptance/payment and CoE issued for high risk markets* 6 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 can be granted for applicants on a case by case basis. | Friday, 10 June 2022 | Friday, 3 June 2022 |
Onshore applicants with a valid student visa
| 2022 important dates Semester 2 2022 | Ballarat Berwick Gippsland Federation campus locations | Brisbane Federation campus and onshore partner locations |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 1 July 2022 | Friday, 24 June 2022 |
| GTE assessment 2 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 8 July 2022 | Friday, 1 July 2022 |
| 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, 15 July 2022 | Friday, 18 July 2022 |
Other key dates
| 2022 Semester 2 other key dates | ||
|---|---|---|
Late enrolment - for arrival into Australia (automatically approved to any request till end of week 1) | Friday, 29 July 2022 | Friday, 22 July 2022 |
| Orientation week | Monday, 18 July 2022 | Monday, 11 July 2022 |
Semester program commencement | Monday, 25 July 2022 | Monday, 18 July 2022 |
| Census date | Friday, 15 August 2022 | Friday, 12 August 2022 |
Standard cut-off dates for Summer Semester, 2022
Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa
| 2022 important dates Summer Semester 2022 | Brisbane Federation Campus and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 8 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 16 September 2022 |
| GTE assessment 7 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 23 September 2022 |
| Acceptance/payment and CoE issued* 6 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, 30 September 2022 |
Onshore applicants with a valid student visa
| 2022 important dates Summer Semester 2022 | Brisbane Federation Campus and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 21 October 2022 |
| GTE assessment 2 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 28 October 2022 |
| 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, 4 November 2022 |
Other key dates
| 2022 Summer Semester other key dates | |
|---|---|
Late enrolment - for arrival into Australia (automatically approved to any request till end of week 1) | Friday, 18 November 2022 |
| Orientation week | Monday, 7 November 2022 |
Semester program commencement | Monday, 14 November 2022 |
| Census date | Friday, 9th December 2022 |
Standard cut-off dates for Semester 1, 2023
Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa
| 2023 important dates Semester 1 2023 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 8 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 30 December 2022 |
| GTE assessment 7 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 6 February 2023 |
| Acceptance/payment and CoE issued* 6 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, 13 February 2023 |
Onshore applicants with a valid student visa
| 2023 important dates Semester 1 2023 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 3 February 2023 |
| GTE assessment 2 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 10 February 2023 |
| 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, 17 February 2023 |
Other key dates
| 2023 Semester 1 other key dates | |
|---|---|
Late enrolment - for arrival into Australia (automatically approved to any request till end of week 1) | Friday, 3 March 2023 |
| Orientation week | Monday, 20 February 2023 |
Semester program commencement | Monday, 27 February 2023 |
| Census date | Friday, 31 March 2023 |
Standard cut-off dates for Semester 2, 2023
Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa
| 2023 important dates Semester 2 2023 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 8 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 19 May 2023 |
| GTE assessment 7 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 26 May 2023 |
| Acceptance/payment and CoE issued* 6 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 applicants who are from low risk markets, on a case by case basis. | Friday, 2 June 2023 |
Onshore applicants with a valid student visa
| 2023 important dates Semester 2 2023 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 23 June 2023 |
| GTE assessment 2 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 30 June 2023 |
| 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, 7 July 2023 |
Other key dates
| 2023 Semester 2 other key dates | |
|---|---|
Late enrolment - for arrival into Australia (automatically approved to any request till end of week 1) | Friday, 21 July 2023 |
| Orientation week | Monday, 10 July 2023 |
Semester program commencement | Monday, 17 July 2023 |
| Census date | Tuesday, 15th August 2023 |
Standard cut-off dates for Summer Semester, 2023
Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa
| 2023 important dates Summer Semester 2023 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 8 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 15 September 2023 |
| GTE assessment 7 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 22 September 2023 |
| Acceptance/payment and CoE issued* 6 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 applicants who are from low risk markets, on a case by case basis. | Friday, 29 September 2023 |
Onshore applicants with a valid student visa
| 2023 important dates Summer Semester 2023 | Federation Campus Locations and Onshore Partner Locations |
|---|---|
| Application submission 3 weeks before program commencement date. All required application documents, must be provided by: | Friday, 20 October 2023 |
| GTE assessment 2 weeks before program commencement date. All required Pre-visa assessment documents, should be submitted by: | Friday, 27 October 2023 |
| 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, 3 November 2023 |
Other key dates
| 2023 Summer Semester other key dates | |
|---|---|
Late enrolment - for arrival into Australia (automatically approved to any request till end of week 1) | Friday, 17 November 2023 |
| Orientation week | Monday 13th November |
Semester program commencement | Monday, 13 November 2023 |
| Census date | Sunday 10th December 2023 |
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.