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 - 9 JUNE | |
| 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 - 9 JUNE | |
| 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 | THE CAMPUS IS CLOSED FROM 18 MARCH - 9 JUNE | |
| 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) |
| Fri | 15 | Exam timetable published: for semester one (S1-01) in the Web Enrolment System (WES). - Previously 11 May. For information, please see our fact sheet |
| 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 | THE CAMPUS IS CLOSED FROM 18 MARCH - 9 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 | 12 | Graduation: applications close for July in Australia (PhD students only) |
| 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 | 6 | Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| Fri | 10 | Exams: end for semester one (S1-01) |
| Mon | 13 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 27 | Results: released for semester one (S1-01) - Previously 13 July. For information, please see our fact sheet. |
| Fri | 31 | Exam timetable published: (deferred and supplementary) for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) in the Web Enrolment System (WES) - Previously 29 July. |
| August | ||
| Mon | 10 | Exams (deferred and supplementary): begin for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) |
| Thu | 20 | Public holiday: Awal Muharram (University closed) |
| Fri | 21 | Exams (deferred and supplementary): end for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) |
| Thu | 27 | Results (deferred and supplementary exams): released for summer semester A (SSA-02) 2019 and semester one (S1-01) |
SEMESTER 2 2020
| Day | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| July | ||
| Mon | 6 | Allocate+ preference entry: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) |
| Mon | 13 | Allocate+ preference entry: closes 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) - Previously 6 July |
| Tue | 21 | Allocate+ allocation adjustment: opens 10am (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) - Previously 14 July |
| Mon | 27 | Mid-year Orientation Week: begins - Previously 20 July |
| Fri | 31 | Mid-year Orientation Week: ends - Previously 24 July |
| 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 | Fees due: for Semester two (S2-02). A late penalty will apply after this date - Previously 31 July |
| Fri | 14 | Last day to add on-campus semester two (S2-01) units - Previously 24 July |
| Thu | 20 | Public holiday: Awal Muharam (University closed) |
| Fri | 28 | Allocate+ adjustment: closes 5pm (GMT+8) for semester two (S2-01) - Previously 21 August |
| 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 | Census date for teaching period: term 3 (T3-57). Last day to discontinue units in this teaching period without incurring fees |
| Mon | 31 | Public holiday: National Day (University closed) |
| September | ||
| Sat | 5 | Graduation: applications close for November in Malaysia (coursework, PhD and research masters students) - Previously 29 August |
| Mon | 7 | Census date for teaching period: semester two (S2-01). Last day to discontinue units in these teaching periods without incurring fees - Previously 31 August |
| Mon | 7 | Last day to discontinue semester two (S2-01) units without 'withdrawn' showing on academic record - Previously 24 and 31 August |
| Wed | 16 | Public holiday: Malaysia Day (University closed) |
| Mon | 21 | Mid-semester break: begins |
| October | ||
| Fri | 2 | Mid-semester break: ends |
| Mon | 12 | Re-enrolment (timely): begins for 2021 |
| Mon | 12 | Exam timetable published: for semester two (S2-01) in the Web Enrolment System (WES) - Previously 28 September (Australia) & 21 September (Malaysia). For information, please see our fact sheet |
| Tue | 20 | Graduation: applications close for December in Australia (PhD and research masters students) |
| Thu | 29 | Public holiday: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (University closed) |
| November | ||
| Fri | 6 | Semester two (S2-01), full year (FY-01 and FY-FF) ends. Last day to discontinue units in these teaching periods before results are finalised. Units discontinued by this date will not show on your academic record. - Previously 23 and 30 October. For information, please see our fact sheet |
| Sat | 7 | Graduation: applications close for January 2021 (eligible coursework, PhD and research masters students) - Previously 31 October |
| Mon | 9 | Swot Vac: begins - Previously 26 October and 2 November |
| Fri | 13 | Swot Vac: ends - Previously 30 October and 6 November |
| Sat | 14 | Public holiday: Deepavali (University closed) |
| Mon | 16 | Exams: begin for semester two (S2-01) - Previously 2 and 9 November |
| Sat | 28 | (TBC) Graduation: ceremony Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - all faculties |
| December | ||
| Fri | 4 | Exams: end for semester two (S2-01) - Previously 20 and 30 November |
| Fri | 11 | Public holiday: Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (University closed) |
| Fri | 11 | Re-enrolment (timely): ends for 2021 - Previously 27 November |
| Sat | 12 | Re-enrolment (late): begins for 2021. A late fee applies - Previously 28 November |
| Thu | 17 | Results: released for semester two (S2-01) - Previously 7 and 14 December |
| Mon | 21 | Re-enrolment (late): ends for 2021 - Previously 11 December |
| 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 |
| Fri | 13 | Last day to add on-campus October intake (OCT-MY-01) units |
| Sat | 14 | Public holiday: Deepavali* (University closed) |
| Fri | 27 | Last day for course discontinuation October intake (OCT-MY-01) to qualify for a partial refund of fees |
| December 2020 | ||
| Tue | 1 | Census date for teaching period: October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Tue | 1 | Last day to discontinue October intake (OCT-MY-01) units without incurring fees |
| 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) |
| Tue | 5 | Last day to discontinue units with ‘withdrawn’ showing on academic record. Units discontinued after this date will show as ‘withdrawn fail' |
| Mon | 18 | Exam timetable: for October intake (OCT-MY-01) published in the Web Enrolment System (WES) |
| Thu | 28 | Public holiday: Thaipusam* (University closed) |
| Fri | 29 | October intake (OCT-MY-01) teaching period ends. Last day to discontinue October intake (OCT-MY-01) units with 'withdrawn fail' showing on academic record. Units cannot be discontinued after this date |
| February 2021 | ||
| Mon | 1 | Swot Vac: begins |
| Thu | 4 | Swot Vac: ends |
| Fri | 5 | Exams: begin for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Wed | 10 | Exams: end for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |
| Fri | 12 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year (University closed) |
| Sat | 13 | Public holiday: Chinese New Year 2nd (University closed) |
| Fri | 26 | Results: released for October intake (OCT-MY-01) |