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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 • 10 Aug 2020 from 9:00am - 14 Aug 2020 until 9:30pm

Welcome Back Event

We couldn't be MORE excited to welcome you back onto campus for Semester 2, so we've geared up a week of all the physically distanced fun we could muster for your grand re-entrance into campus life.

Event • 10 Aug 2020 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meet the Employer: teach.NSW (1st year students)

In this information session, Teach.NSW will be joining us to discuss the opportunities & resources available with to students in their first year of a Teaching program.

Event • 10 Aug 2020 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meet the Employer: teach.NSW (2nd/3rd year students)

In this information session, Teach.NSW will be joining us to discuss the opportunities & resources available with to students in their second or third year of a Teaching program.

View all student workshops and events

Upcoming dates

Aug 21st	Singapore Trimester 2 - Concludes
Aug 21st	Trimester 2 - Results released Fully graded date
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	Semester 2 - Concludes Last day to drop a course without academic penalty
Nov 13th	Trimester 3 - Concludes Last day to drop a course without academic penalty
Nov 14th	Deepavali
Nov 16th	Semester 2 - Examinations November 16th - November 27th
Nov 16th	Trimester 3 - Examinations November 16th - November 20th
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

View all key dates

Get more help

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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