Key Dates
- All times are Melbourne time (AEST/AEDT) unless stated otherwise.
- CTC is open on all public holidays during the teaching semester except ANZAC Day
- Key CTC dates are organised into Academic, Research, and Event Calendars.
- Please click here for University of Divinity seminars and events.
View or download pdf versions of our 2026 calendars (to come).
Public Holidays 2025
New Years Day
Wednesday 1 January
CTC closed
Australia Day
Monday 27 January (for Sunday 26 January)
CTC closed
Labour Day
Monday 10 March
CTC Open
Good Friday
Friday 18 April
CTC closed
Easter Sunday
Sunday 20 April
CTC closed
Easter Monday
Monday 21 April
CTC closed
ANZAC Day
Friday 25 April
CTC closed
King’s Birthday
Monday 9 June
CTC Open
Grand Final Eve
Friday 26 September
CTC closed
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday 4 November
CTC closed
Christmas Day
Thursday 25 December
CTC closed
Boxing Day
Friday 26 December
CTC closed
Academic Calendar 2025
| October | Monday 6 | Classes resume |
| Friday 31 | Last date to withdraw from a unit without academic penalty Semester 2 classes end | |
| November | Monday 3 | Semester 2 Revision Week begins |
| Monday 10 | Semester 2 Examinations begin | |
| Friday 12 | Semester 2 ends | |
| Saturday 15 | International Coursework applications close for Semester 1 2027 | |
| December | Friday 11 | Publication of Semester 2 results on Paradigm |
Research Calendar 2025
| October | Wednesday 15 | Applications for HDR admissions due to CTC (for November start) |
| Friday 17 at 1pm | HDR Meeting (face-to-face or online) | |
| November | Saturday 1 | Study commences for new HDR students |
| Friday 14 | Semester 2 ends | |
| Saturday 15 | HDR: Annual Reports due HDR: Scholarship applications due Applications for HDR admissions due to CTC (for February 2026 start) | |
| December | Tuesday 16 | Last day to withdraw without financial penalty (Census Date) |
Events Calendar 2025
| October | Friday 10 | 1pm | CTC Seminar |
| Monday 13 | 77pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Enriching our Understanding of Christian Living presented by Dr Frances Baker RSM | |
| Tuesday 14 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Exploring the New Translation of the Lectionary presented by Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma | |
| Wednesday 15 | 7.30pm | Knox Public Lecture: Co-responsible Leadership and Governance in the Vineyard of the Lord: Theological Foundation and Canonical Opportunities presented by Prof. Myriam Wijlens | |
| Thursday 16 | 5.30pm online | Engaging Your Faith: When the Welcome Mat Wears Thin: Constraints on Immigration presented by Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš | |
| Thursday 16 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Eucharist: Sacrament of Hope Against Hope presented by Very Rev. Dr Kevin Lenehan | |
| Monday 20 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: How Does “Living/Walking by the Spirit” in St Paul’s Letters Encourage Us as Pilgrims of Hope? presented by Dr Rosemary Canavan | |
| Tuesday 21 | 7.30pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Theology and the Human Sciences in Conversation: Insights for Catholic Education presented by Rev. Dr Jake Mudge | |
| Wednesday 22 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Religion and Ethics: Exploring Some Considerations presented by Dr Frances Baker RSM | |
| Thursday 23 | 5.30pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Can a Scientist Believe in God? presented by Rev. Dr Chris Mulherin | |
| Thursday 23 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Pope Leo XIV and the Historical Significance of Papal Names presented by Rev. Dr Max Vodola | |
| Monday 27 | 7pm online | Information Session for Prospective Students | |
| Monday 27 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: An Introduction to AI and Transhumanism … for Christians presented by Rev. Dr Chris Mulherin | |
| Tuesday 28 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: John’s Prologue (Jn 1:1-18): An Introductory Cosmological Tale that Points to Jesus’ Identity presented by Br Dr Paul Creevey FMS | |
| Wednesday 29 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Physically Distant, Spiritually Close: How St Paul Kept in Touch with the Churches He Founded presented by Dr Catherine Playoust | |
| Thursday 30 | 7pm online | Engaging Your Faith: Catechesis in a Secular Age presented by Dr Paul Sharkey | |
| November | Friday 7 | 5.30pm | End of Year Mass |
Public Holidays 2026
New Years Day
Thursday 1 January
CTC closed
Australia Day
Monday 26 January
CTC closed
Labour Day
Monday 9 March
CTC Open
Good Friday
Friday 3 April
CTC closed
Easter Sunday
Sunday 5 April
CTC closed
Easter Monday
Monday 6 April
CTC closed
ANZAC Day
Saturday 25 April
CTC closed
King’s Birthday
Monday 8 June
CTC Open
Grand Final Eve
Friday: To Be Advised
CTC closed
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday 3 November
CTC closed
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December
CTC closed
Boxing Day
Monday 28 December (for Saturday 26 December)
CTC closed
January – June 2026
Academic
Domestic coursework applications close for Semester 1 2026
Friday 13 February
Semester 1 Orientation
Tuesday 17 February at 10.30am (face-to-face) or 7pm (online)
Semester 1 classes begin
Monday 23 February
Semester 1 Minor Thesis/SRU outlines due to CTC
Tuesday 10 March
Last day to withdraw without financial penalty (Semester 1 Main Census Date)
Tuesday 17 March
Non-teaching period begins
Monday 30 March
Classes resume
Monday 13 April
International coursework applications close for Semester 2 2025
Wednesday 15 April
Semester 1 classes end
Friday 29 May
Last date to withdraw from a unit without academic penalty
Friday 29 May
Semester 1 Revision Week begins
Monday 1 June
Semester 1 Examination Week begins
Monday 8 June
Semester 1 ends
Friday 12 June
Winter Intensive begins
Monday 29 June
Publication of Semester 1 results on Paradigm
Friday 10 July
Research
Study commences for new HDR students
Sunday 1 February
UD Research Grants applications due
To Be Advised
Applications for HDR admission due to CTC
(for May start)
Friday 13 March
Last day to withdraw without financial penalty (Census Date)
Tuesday 17 March
HDR Meeting
(face-to-face or online)
Friday 20 March at 1pm
Study commences for new HDR students
Friday 1 May
UD Research Grants applications due
To Be Advised
HDR Meeting
(face-to-face or online)
Friday 8 May at 1pm
UD Research Conference
To Be Advised
Last day to withdraw without financial penalty (Census Date)
Tuesday 23 June
Events
Graduation Ceremony
Immanuel College Chapel
Novar Gardens, South Australia
Thursday 12 February at 6pm (ACDT)
CTC Seminar
Friday 6 February at 1pm
Opening Mass and Refreshments
Knox Room
Friday 27 February at 5pm
CTC Seminar
Friday 6 March at 1pm
Graduation Ceremony
St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne
Friday 20 March at 7.30pm (AEDT)
Graduation Ceremony
Wesley Uniting Church, Perth, Western Australia
Thursday 30 April at 6.30pm (AWST)
CTC Seminar
Friday 1 May at 1pm
Philosophy Discipline Seminar
To Be Advised
Engaging Your Faith Online Sessions
To Be Advised
Graduation Ceremony
St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane
Saturday 30 May at 10.30am (AEST)
Annual Mass and Reception
Thursday 4 June at 5pm
Information Session for Prospective Students
(online)
Monday 15 June at 7pm
July – December 2026
Academic
Domestic coursework applications close for Semester 2 2026
Friday 17 July
Semester 2 Orientation
(online)
Tuesday 20 July at 7pm
Semester 2 classes begin
Monday 27July
Semester 2 Minor Thesis/SRU outlines due to CTC
Tuesday 11 August
Last day to withdraw without financial penalty (Semester 2 Main Census Date)
Tuesday 18 August
Semester 2 Non-teaching period begins
Monday 21 September
Classes resume
Monday 5 October
Last date to withdraw from a unit without academic penalty
Friday 30 October
Semester 2 classes end
Friday 30 October
Semester 2 Revision Week begins
Monday 2 November
Semester 2 Examinations begins
Monday 9 November
Semester 2 ends
Friday 13 November
Overseas Coursework applications close for Semester 2 2026
Sunday 15 November
Publication of Semester 2 results on Paradigm
Friday 11 December
Research
Applications for HDR admissions due to CTC
(for August start)
Tuesday 1 July
Study commences for new HDR students
Saturday 1 August
Collaborative Large Research Grants applications due
To Be Advised
HDR Meeting
(face-to-face or online)
Friday 21 August at 1pm
UD Research Grants applications due
To Be Advised
Last day to withdraw without financial penalty (Census Date)
Tuesday 15 September
Applications for HDR admissions due to CTC
(for November start)
Wednesday 14 October
HDR Meeting
(face-to-face or online)
Friday 16 October at 1pm
Study commences for new HDR students
Sunday 1 November
Annual Reports due
Sunday 15 November
Fee and Stipend Scholarship applications due
Sunday 15 November
Applications for HDR admissions due to CTC
(for February 2027 start)
Sunday 15 November
Last day to withdraw without financial penalty (Census Date)
Tuesday 15 December
Events
CTC Seminar
Friday 7 August at 1pm
Philosophy Discipline Seminar
To Be Advised
Information Session for Teachers
(online)
To Be Advised
Engaging Your Faith Online Sessions
To Be Advised
CTC Seminar
Friday 9 October at 1pm
Information Session for Prospective Students
(online)
Monday 26 October at 7pm
Knox Public Lecture
To Be Advised
End of Year Mass and Refreshments
Knox Room
Friday 6 November at 5.30pm