Principal Dates for Monash University Malaysia (2020)
SEMESTER 1 2020
| Day | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| Wed | 01 | Public holiday: New Years Day (University closed) |
| Fri | 10 | Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester one (S1-01) |
| Wed | 15 | Graduation: applications close for April in Malaysia and May in Australia (coursework students only) |
| Mon | 20 | Graduation: applications open for September-October in Australia (coursework students only) and November in Malaysia (coursework students only) |
| Sat | 25 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year Day 1 (University closed) |
| Sun | 26 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year Day 2 (University closed) |
| Mon | 27 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 5pm (GMT+8) for semester one (S1-01) |
| Mon | 27 | Replacement holiday: Chinese New Year Day 2 (University closed) |
| Fri | 31 | Graduation: applications close for April in Malaysia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| February | ||
| Sat | 1 | Graduation: applications open for November in Malaysia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| Sat | 8 | Public holiday: Thaipusam* (University closed) |
| Sat | 15 | Graduation: applications close for June in China (coursework students only) |
| Fri | 21 | Allocate+ adjustment: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester one (S1-01) - Previously 4 February. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 24 | Orientation Week: begins - Postponed. For information, see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 28 | Graduation: applications close for May in Australia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| Fri | 28 | Orientation Week: ends - Postponed. For information, see our fact sheet. |
| March | THE CAMPUS IS CLOSED from 18 March - 14 April | |
| Sun | 1 | Graduation: applications open for July in Australia (PhD students only) |
| Mon | 2 | Exams: begin for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 - Previously 10 February. For information, see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 6 | Exams: end for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 - Previously 13 February. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 6 | Last day to add off-campus semester one (S1-01) units - Previously 28 February. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 6 | Last day to add off-campus full-year (FY-01) units - Previously 28 February. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 9 | Semester one (S1-01) and full-year (FY-01) begins (online classes only) - Previously 2 March. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 9 | Exams (deferred and supplementary): begin for semester two (S2-01) 2019 - Previously 3 February. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 13 | Exams (deferred and supplementary): end for semester two (S2-01) 2019 - Previously 7 February. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 23 | Results: released (deferred and supplementary exams) for semester two (S2-01) 2019 - Previously 21 February. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 23 | Results: released for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 - Previously 2 March. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 23 | Week two learning activities continue |
| Mon | 27 | Allocate+ adjustment: closes 5pm (GMT+8) for semester one (S1-01) - Previously 16 March. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 30 | Week three commences |
| Tue | 31 | Last day to add on-campus semester one (S1-01) and full-year (FY-01) units - Previously 20 and 13 March respectively. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| April | THE CAMPUS IS CLOSED from 18 March - 14 April | |
| Wed | 1 | Graduation: applications open for September-October in Australia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| Fri | 3 | Fees: last day for course discontinuation semester one (S1-01) to qualify for a partial refund of fee |
| Sat | 4 | (Postponed) Graduation: ceremony Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - all faculties A new date will be published once confirmed. |
| Mon | 13 | Mid-semester break: begins |
| Tue | 14 | Last day to discontinue semester one (S1-01) units. |
| Fri | 17 | Fees due: for Semester One (S1-01) - Previously 3 April. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 17 | Mid-semester break: ends |
| Mon | 27 | (Postponed) Exam timetable published: for semester one (S1-01) in the Web Enrolment System (WES). A new date will be published once confirmed. |
| Thu | 30 | Census date for teaching period: full-year (FY-01). Last day to discontinue units in this teaching period without incurring fees |
| Thu | 30 | Graduation: applications close for June in China (PhD and research masters students only) |
| May | ||
| Fri | 1 | Public holiday: Labour Day (University closed) |
| Thu | 7 | Public holiday: Wesak Day (University closed) |
| Sun | 10 | Public holiday: Nuzul Al-Quran (University closed) |
| Mon | 11 | Replacement holiday: Nuzul Al-Quran (University closed) |
| Sun | 24 | Public holiday: Hari Raya Puasa Day 1* (University closed) |
| Mon | 25 | Public holiday: Hari Raya Puasa Day 2* (University closed) |
| Tue | 26 | Replacement holiday: Hari Raya Puasa Day 1 (University closed) |
| June | ||
| Mon | 8 | Public holiday: King's Birthday (University closed) |
| Fri | 12 | Semester one (S1-01) ends. Last day to discontinue semester one (S1-01) units. Units cannot be discontinued after this date. - Previously 29 May. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Fri Fri | 12 12 | Graduation: applications close for July in Australia (PhD students only) Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 15 | Swot Vac: begins - Previously 1 June. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 19 | Swot Vac: ends - Previously 5 June. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Mon | 22 | Exams: Semester one (S1-01) remote exams begins - Previously 8 June. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| July | ||
| Mon Fri | 6 10 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) Exams: end for semester one (S1-01) |
| Mon | 27 | Results: released for semester one (S1-01) - Previously 13 July. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Wed | 29 | Exam timetable published: (deferred and supplementary) for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) in the Web Enrolment System (WES) |
| August | ||
| Mon | 10 | Exams (deferred and supplementary): begin for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) |
| Fri | 14 | Exams (deferred and supplementary): end for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) |
| Wed | 26 | Results (deferred and supplementary exams): released for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) |
MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
The dates of teaching periods for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)/Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine 2020 are as follows:
| YEAR 1 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| Orientation week | 24 February - 28 February |
| Semester dates | 9 March - 29 May |
| Mid semester break | 13 April - 17 April |
| Swot Vac | 8 June - 10 June |
| Exam period | 11 June - 26 June |
| Mid Year break | 29 June - 24 July |
| Semester Two | |
| Semester dates | 27 July - 23 October |
| Mid semester break | 28 September - 2 October |
| Swot Vac | 26 October - 30 October |
| Exam period | 2 November -20 November |
| YEAR 2 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| Semester dates | 9 March - 29 May |
| Mid semester break | 20 April - 24 April |
| Swot Vac | 8 June - 10 June |
| Exam period | 11 June - 26 June |
| Mid Year Break | 29 June - 24 July |
| Semester Two | |
| Semester dates | 27 July - 23 October |
| Mid semester break | 21 September - 25 September |
| Swot Vac | 26 October - 30 October |
| Exam period | 2 November - 20 November |
| YEAR 3 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| Semester dates | 03 February - 05 June |
| Mid Year Break | 08 June - 26 June |
| Semester Two | |
| Semester dates | 29 June - 30 October |
| Swot Vac | 2 November - 6 November |
| YEAR 4 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| Semester dates | 28 January - 29 May |
| Mid Year Break | 01 June - 19 June |
| Semester Two | |
| Semester dates | 22 June - 23 October |
| Swot Vac | 26 October - 30 October |
| YEAR 5 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Rotation #1 | 28 January - 07 March |
| Rotation #2 | 09 March - 17 April |
| Rotation #3 | 20 April - 29 May |
| Mid Year Break | 01 June - 19 June |
| Rotation #4 | 22 June - 31 July |
| Rotation #5 | 03 August - 11 September |
| Rotation #6 | 14 September - 23 October |
| Back to Base | 26 October - 30 October |
| Malaysia Public Holidays | |
|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | 25 and 26 January 2020 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 25 and 26 May 2020 |
| Deepavali | 14 November 2020 |
SEMESTER 2 2020
| Day | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| June | ||
| Fri | 12 | Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| July | ||
| Mon | 6 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| Tue | 14 | Allocate+ allocation adjustment: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 27 | Mid-year Orientation Week: begins - previously 20 July |
| Fri | 31 | Mid-year Orientation Week: ends - previously 24 July |
| Fri | 31 | Graduation: applications close for September-October in Australia (coursework, PhD and research masters students) and November in Malaysia (coursework students only) |
| Fri | 31 | Public holiday: Hari Raya Haji (University closed) |
| August | ||
| Sat | 1 | Graduation: applications open for December in Australia (eligible coursework, PhD and research masters students) |
| Mon | 3 | Semester two (S2-01): begins - previously 27 July |
| Mon | 3 | Last day to discontinue full-year (FY-01) units with 'withdrawn' showing on academic record. Units discontinued after this date will show as 'withdrawn fail' |
| Fri | 7 | Last day to add on-campus semester two (S2-01) units |
| Thu | 20 | Public holiday: Awal Muharam (University closed) |
| Fri | 21 | Allocate+ adjustment: closes 5pm (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 24 | Last day to discontinue semester two (S2-01) units without 'withdrawn' showing on academic record |
| Fri | 28 | Fees: last day for course discontinuation semester two (S2-01) to qualify for a partial refund of fees - previously 21 August |
| Mon | 31 | Graduation: applications close for December in Australia (eligible coursework students only) |
| Mon | 31 | Public holiday: National Day (University closed) |
| Mon | 31 | Census date for teaching period: semester two (S2-01). Last day to discontinue units in this teaching period without incurring fees |
| September | ||
| Wed | 16 | Public holiday: Malaysia Day (University closed) |
| Sun | 20 | Graduation: applications close for November in Malaysia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| Mon | 21 | Exam timetable published: for semester two (S2-01) in the Web Enrolment System (WES) |
| Mon | 28 | Last day to discontinue semester two (S2-01) units with 'withdrawn' showing on academic record. Units discontinued after this date will show as 'withdrawn fail' |
| Mon | 28 | Mid-semester break: begins |
| October | ||
| Fri | 2 | Mid-semester break: ends |
| Mon | 12 | Re-enrolment (timely): begins for 2021 |
| Tue | 20 | Graduation: applications close for December in Australia (PhD and research masters students) |
| Thu | 29 | Public holiday: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (University closed) |
| Fri | 30 | Semester two (S2-01) and full year (FY-01) ends. Last day to discontinue units in these teaching periods with 'withdrawn fail' showing on academic record. Units cannot be discontinued after this date - previously 23 October |
| November | ||
| Mon | 2 | Swot Vac: begins - previously 26 October |
| Fri | 6 | Swot Vac: ends - previously 30 October |
| Mon | 9 | Exams: begin for semester two (S2-01) - previously 2 November |
| Sat | 14 | Public holiday: Deepavali (University closed) |
| Fri | 27 | Exams: end for semester two (S2-01) - previously 20 November |
| Fri | 27 | Re-enrolment (timely): ends for 2021 |
| Sat | 28 | Re-enrolment (late): begins for 2021. A late fee applies |
| Sat | 28 | Graduation: ceremony Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - all faculties |
| December | ||
| Fri | 4 | Exam timetable published: for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2020 in the Web Enrolment System (WES) |
| Fri | 11 | Public holiday: Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (University closed) |
| Fri | 11 | Re-enrolment (late): ends for 2021 |
| Mon | 14 | Results: released for semester two (S2-01) - previously 7 December |
| Fri | 18 | Exam timetable published: (deferred and supplementary) for semester two (S2-01) 2020 in the Web Enrolment System (WES) |
| Mon | 21 | End of year break |
| Fri | 25 | Public holiday: Christmas Day (University closed) |
| Thu | 31 | Census date for teaching period: summer semester A (SSA-02) |
| ** | From 30 November 2020 to 18 January 2021 - new six week intensive study period for laboratories, practical classes and studios, to be held after the semester two exam period. |
OCTOBER 2020 INTAKE
| Day | Date | Description |
| October 2020 | ||
| Mon | 26 | Orientation week begins for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Thu | 29 | Public holiday: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (University closed) |
| Fri | 30 | Orientation week ends for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| November 2020 | ||
| Mon | 2 | October intake (OCT-MY-01) teaching begins |
| Sat | 14 | Public holiday: Deepavali* (University closed) |
| December 2020 | ||
| Fri | 11 | Public holiday: Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (University closed) |
| Fri | 25 | Public holiday: Christmas Day (University closed) |
| Mon | 28 | Mid-semester break: begins for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| January 2021 | ||
| Fri | 1 | Public holiday: New Year Day (University closed) |
| Fri | 1 | Mid-semester break ends for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| TBC | TBC | October intake (OCT-MY-01) teaching period ends. |
| Thu | 28 | Public holiday: Thaipusam* (University closed) |
| February 2021 | ||
| Mon | 1 | Swot Vac: begins |
| Fri | 5 | Swot Vac: ends |
| Fri | 12 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year (University closed) |
| Sat | 13 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year 2nd (University closed) |
| TBC | TBC | Exams: begin for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| TBC | TBC | Exams: end for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| TBC | TBC | Results: released for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
KEY DATES
Graduations
- April ceremony
| 15 Jan | Graduation: applications close for April in Malaysia (coursework students only) |
|---|---|
| 31 Jan | Graduation: applications close for April in Malaysia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| 4 Apr | Graduation: ceremony Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - all faculties |
- November ceremony
| 20 Jan | Graduation: applications open for November in Malaysia (coursework students only) |
|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Graduation: applications open for November in Malaysia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| 31 July | Graduation: applications close for November in Malaysia (coursework students only) |
| 20 Sept | Graduation: applications close for November in Malaysia (PhD and research masters students only) |
| 28 Nov | Graduation: ceremony Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - all faculties |
Examinations
| Event | Semester One | Deferred & Supplementary (Sem One) | Semester Two | Deferred & Supplementary (Sem Two) | October 2019 Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Timetable Published | 27 April | 29 July | 21 Sept | 24 Feb 2020 | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Exam Period | 11-26 June | 10-14 Aug | 2-20 Nov | 9-13 March 2020 | 2-6 March 2020 |
| Results Released | 13 July | 26 Aug | 7 Dec | 23 March 2020 | 23 March 2020 |