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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - University of Newcastle advice

At the University of Newcastle, students are at the heart of all that we do. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic we have a range of information and resources available for all students.

For the most up-to-date information and FAQs about the University’s response to the evolving nature of COVID-19, visit our dedicated website.

If you’re a student looking for support and resources for studying during the changes brought on by COVID-19 (including studying from home), visit the Uni @ home page.

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Manage your program

Get the program advice you need, including how to change your degree, full-time and part-time study requirements, and what to do if you want to take a break from study or when you've almost finished your degree.

Study options

Find helpful information about further study options such as postgrad, plus how to participate in overseas study opportunities.

Enrolment

All the info on how and when to enrol, as well as details on changing your enrolment, applying for credit and studying in the summer and winter terms.

Fees and scholarships

Important info about fee due dates, types of tuition, how to pay, plus ways to access financial assistance including scholarships, and details on additional study costs.

Assessments and exams

Access timetables, assignment help and result info. You can also apply for adverse circumstances and learn more about Academic Integrity.

Graduation

Check out the steps to graduating and everything you'll need for your ceremony, accessing your graduation documents, and some info about life beyond uni.

Workshops and events

Event • 18 May 2020 from 12:45pm - 18 Jun 2020 until 1:30pm

Speed Conversations | ELICOS

Short one-on-one chats with international students.Join via Zoom…

Event • 27 May 2020 - 17 Jun 2020

High Conflict in Law: An Introduction

Event • 9 Jun 2020 at 12:30pm

How to network like a professional

It's not what you know, it's who you knowMore importantly, it's about who knows you!If you want to get noticed, the ability to connect with people is critical. Expanding your…

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Upcoming dates

Jun 8th	Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Jun 12th	Semester 1 - Concludes Last day to drop a course without academic penalty
Jun 15th	Winter Term - Commences Last day to add a course through MyHub without approval
Jun 15th	Singapore Trimester 2 - Mid term break June 15th - June 21st
Jun 26th	Winter Term - Census date Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty
Jul 6th	Semester 1 – Formal Examinations (Note: no exams will be held on campus) July 6th - July 17th
Jul 10th	Winter Term - Concludes Last day to withdraw without academic penalty. Subject to change.
Jul 13th	Winter Term - Examinations July 13th - July 16th
Jul 17th	Winter Term - Results released Fully graded date. Subject to change.
Jul 19th	Semester 2 - Postgraduate applications close
Jul 31st	Semester 1 - Results released Fully graded date.
Jul 31st	Trimester 2 - Concludes Last day to drop a course without academic penalty
Jul 31st	Hari Raya Haji
Aug 3rd	Singapore Semester 2 - Commences
Aug 3rd	Semester 2 - Commences
Aug 3rd	Trimester 2 - Examinations August 3rd - August 7th
Aug 9th	Trimester 3 - Postgraduate Direct Application Closing Dates
Aug 9th	Singapore Trimester 2 - Last day of teaching Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (WW grades). FF grades after this date.
Aug 9th	National Day of Singapore Singapore public holiday
Aug 10th	National Day of Singapore Public Holiday Singapore public holiday
Aug 11th	Singapore Trimester 2 - Examinations August 11th - August 21st
Aug 14th	Semester 2 - Last day to add a course through myHub without approval
Aug 21st	Trimester 2 - Results released Fully graded date
Aug 21st	Singapore Trimester 2 - Concludes
Aug 24th	Trimester 3 - Commences
Aug 28th	Semester 2 - Census date Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty.
Aug 31st	Singapore Trimester 3 - Commences
Sep 3rd	Singapore Trimester 2 - Results released (Fully Graded Date)
Sep 4th	Trimester 3 - Last day to add a course through myHub without approval
Sep 7th	Singapore Trimester 2 - Rescheduled examinations September 7th - September 11th Special exam period
Sep 11th	Singapore Trimester 3 - End of late enrolment period No courses can be added after this date without Course Coordinator approval
Sep 18th	Trimester 3 - Census date Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty.
Sep 25th	Singapore Trimester 3 - Census date Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty.
Sep 28th	Semester 2 - Recess September 28th - October 9th
Oct 5th	Labour Day Public Holiday
Oct 12th	Singapore Trimester 3 - Mid term break October 12th - October 18th
Oct 12th	Semester 2 - Resumes
Nov 13th	Trimester 3 - Concludes Last day to drop a course without academic penalty
Nov 13th	Semester 2 - Concludes Last day to drop a course without academic penalty
Nov 14th	Deepavali
Nov 16th	Trimester 3 - Examinations November 16th - November 20th
Nov 16th	Semester 2 - Examinations November 16th - November 27th
Dec 2nd	Trimester 3 - Results released Fully graded date
Dec 6th	Singapore Trimester 3 - Last day of teaching Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (WW grade). FF grades after this date.
Dec 7th	Singapore Trimester 3 - Examinations December 7th - December 17th
Dec 11th	Semester 2 - Results released Fully graded date
Dec 17th	Singapore Trimester 3 - Concludes
Dec 25th	Christmas Day
Dec 26th	Boxing Day
Dec 28th	Boxing Day Holiday
Jan 1st	New Year's Day
Jan 8th	Singapore Trimester 3 - Results released Fully Graded Results
Jan 13th	Singapore Trimester 3 - Rescheduled Examinations January 13th - January 19th Special exam period

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PASS timetables

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) provide a platform for you to compare notes, discuss difficult concepts and review weekly material with other students.

The PASS timetables for both face-to-face and Online Interactive Sessions can be found below.

Callaghan campus (PDF, 161.2 KB)
Central Coast campus (Ourimbah) (PDF, 92.6 KB)
Port Macquarie campus (PDF, 515.1 KB)
Newcastle City campus (PDF, 113.5 KB)

You can also view session times by logging in to UONline (Blackboard) and selecting 'Online PASS' from the 'My Other Sites' list.

Find out more about PASS

Library

Visit the library site for info on workshops, opening hours, booking a study space and borrowing help.

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Student Progress Advisors

Need help with your degree? Student Progress Advisors provide advice and support throughout your studies.

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