Term dates and enrolment
2026 Term Dates
(ENROLMENTS FOR TERM 1, 2026 ARE NOW OPEN)
Term 1 | Monday 2nd February to Thursday 2nd April 2026 8 week term. Week 9 is for make-up lessons only. |
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| Term 2 | Wednesday 22nd April to Friday 3rd July 2026 10 week term. Week 11 is for make-up lessons only. |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 21st July to Friday 25th September 2026 9 week term. Week 10 is for make-up lessons only. |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 13th October to Friday 17th December 2026 9 week term. Week 10 is for make-up lessons only. |
Enrolment Information
New Student Enquiries
If you are interested in having music lessons or joining one of the Conservatorium’s ensembles or programs, please submit an enquiry form and one of our friendly staff will contact you within 1-2 business days. Please review our Terms and Conditions of enrolment.
Making Payments
Once you have enrolled, you will receive an invoice prior to the start of the term. Payment is due before your lessons can commence. We accept electronic payments only and do not accept cash or cheque. You can pay online through the University’s Online Shop using MasterCard or Visa. To use this option:
Then:
- Select the type of payment you wish to make - Term Fees, Instrument Hire or Bond
- Enter the invoice number as your reference
- For Term Fees enter the amount due as stated above, for all other payments the field is populated for you
- Click 'Add to Cart'
- To add another payment click on 'Payments' to take you back to the first page
- To proceed to payment click on 'Process Payment'
- Click on the 'Visa/Mastercard' payment option
- Enter your card details and click 'Pay Now'
If you need assistance or further information, please contact us on 4921 8900 or via email conservatorium@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.