Campus Time Zone Differences During Trimester 3, 2026
​​This is important for Brisbane students to be aware of in relation to enrolment and application closing dates.
​Daylight Savings or Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) starts in Sydney and Melbourne on Sunday 4 October 2026. The time zone difference means that from Week 2 of Trimester 3, 2026 Sydney and Melbourne will be one hour ahead of Brisbane. ​The time zone in Brisbane does not change during the year, remaining in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) thoughout.
Important information for Brisbane Students:
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When Daylight Savings starts in Week 2, classes in your Student Portal will be scheduled in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
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Brisbane students who enrol into an online class and their lecturer is located in Sydney or Melbourne need to attend the online class one hour earlier than the time in Brisbane from Week 2 onwards.
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When you enrol, please select your classes carefully to ensure your on campus classes don't clash with any online classes that may be available to you.
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Daylight savings ends in April 2027.
Trimester 3, 2026 Key Dates
26
AUGUST
Wednesday
Enrolment Opened
Online enrolment for T3, 2026 opens
22-24
SEPTEMBER
Tues-Thurs
Orientation for New Students
Brisbane Campus: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Sydney Campus: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Melbourne Campus: Thursday 24 September 2026
25
SEPTEMBER
Friday
Enrolment Editing Ends
25
SEPTEMBER
Friday
Increased Study Load & Leave of Absence Applications
Continuing students who would like to request an increased study load or apply for leave of absence, should lodge applications by 02 October 2026 to allow time for processing before the close of enrolment.
28
SEPTEMBER
Monday
Classes Commence
Week beginning Monday 28 September 2026.
2
OCTOBER
Friday
Change of Course or Specialisation Applications Close
2
OCTOBER
Friday
Change of Campus Applications Close
2
OCTOBER
Friday
Enrolment Variation Applications Close
2
OCTOBER
Friday
Enrolment Closes & Conditional Offer Documents Due
2
OCTOBER
Friday
Credit Applications Close
For new students commencing their studies in Trimester 3, 2026.
5
OCTOBER
Monday
First Fee Instalment of 25% Due
16
OCTOBER
Friday
Reduced Study Load Applications Close
16
OCTOBER
Friday
Census Date
The Census date is the last date a student can withdraw from their course or unit(s) without academic penalty. The Census date is also the last date a student can withdraw from a unit(s) without being financially liable (having to pay the fees for the unit they withdraw from). This does not apply to a student who withdraws from their course.
19
OCTOBER
Monday
Second Fee Instalment of 25% Due
9
NOVEMBER
Monday
Third Fee Instalment of 25% Due
30
NOVEMBER
Monday
Fourth (final) Fee Instalment of 25% Due
14-18
DECEMBER
Mon-Fri
Assessment Week
18
DECEMBER
Friday
End of Trimester
29
JANUARY
Friday
Results Released
The Trimester 3, 2026 result release date is 29 January 2027.