Census date
A census date is set by UTS for each session in accordance with Commonwealth legislation (HESA 2003). Every subject has its own census date based on the session in which it is taught.
The census date is the date on which the following important things happen:
- you become financially liable for any subjects in which you are enrolled,
- it's the final day you can withdraw from a subject without incurring:
- financial liability, and
- academic penalty,
- you incur a HELP debt for any subjects for which you are eligible for a HELP loan and have not made an upfront payment,
- it's the final day for Commonwealth supported students, and students requesting Commonwealth assistance can:
- submit appropriate Commonwealth assistance forms, and
- provide their tax file number (TFN) if you intend to defer your fees,
- it's the final day the UTS is allowed to accept upfront payments of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) student contributions, however earlier deadlines for payment may apply - see due dates.
If you’re feeling unsure of a subject choice, or your work, life or family commitments are getting on top of you and you don’t feel like you can continue with your current number of subjects, get in touch with your Student Centre or UTS Student Services to get advice and information about your options.
Census dates for 2025
Main sessions
| Sessions | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Autumn B GSH Autumn C Health Autumn D Education | 20 March 2025 |
| Spring Spring B GSH Spring C Health Spring D Education | 28 August 2025 |
| Summer | 17 December 2025 |
Short sessions
| Month | Due date |
|---|---|
| January | 16 January 2025 |
| February | 13 February 2025 |
| March | 13 March 2025 |
| April | 17 April 2025 |
| May | 15 May 2025 |
| June | 12 June 2025 |
| July | 17 July 2025 |
| August | 14 August 2025 |
| September | 11 September 2025 |
| October | 16 October 2025 |
| November | 13 November 2025 |
| December | 11 December 2025 |
Postgraduate online sessions
| session | Due date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 30 January 2025 |
| Session 2 | 27 March 2025 |
| Session 3 | 22 May 2025 |
| Session 4 | 17 July 2025 |
| Session 5 | 11 September 2025 |
| Session 6 | 6 November 2025 |
Research
| session | Due date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 30 June 2025 |
| Session 2 | 31 December 2025 |
Census dates for 2024
Main sessions
| Sessions | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Autumn B GSH Autumn C Health Autumn D Education | 20 March 2024 |
Spring
| 28 August 2024 |
Spring B GSH Spring D Education | 21 August 2024 |
| Summer | 18 December 2024 |
Short sessions
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| Month | Due date |
|---|---|
| January | 11 January 2024 |
| February | 15 February 2024 |
| March | 15 March 2024 |
| April | 11 April 2024 |
| May | 16 May 2024 |
| June | 13 June 2024 |
| July | 11 July 2024 |
| August | 15 August 2024 |
| September | 12 September 2024 |
| October | 17 October 2024 |
| November | 14 November 2024 |
| December | 12 December 2024 |
Postgraduate online sessions
| session | Due date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 25 January 2024 |
| Session 2 | 21 March 2024 |
| Session 3 | 16 May 2024 |
| Session 4 | 11 July 2024 |
| Session 5 | 5 September 2024 |
| Session 6 | 31 October 2024 |
Research
| session | Due date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 30 June 2024 |
| Session 2 | 31 December 2024 |
