Parents and teachers
We are committed to supporting teachers, careers advisers and parents to assist high school students through an exciting, stressful and emotional time. So, to help we’ve put together some resources in one place so you can provide guidance and support to the students in your life.
These tools are designed to make the journey from high school and the HSC through to studying at university just that little bit easier.
Teachers and career advisersParents
Key dates
| Jun 4th |
Semester 1 - Concludes
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty |
| Jun 7th |
Semester 1 – Formal Examinations
June 7th - June 19th (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) |
| Jun 30th | HDR Semester 1 - Concludes |
| Jul 1st | HDR Semester 2 - Commences |
| Jul 2nd |
Semester 1 - Results released
Fully Graded Date |
| Jul 12th |
Semester 1 – Rescheduled Examinations
July 12th - July 17th (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) |
| Jul 19th | Semester 2 - Commences |
| Jul 30th | Semester 2 - Last day to add a course through myHub without approval |
| Aug 13th |
Semester 2 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Aug 31st | HDR Semester 2 - Census date |
| Sep 20th |
Semester 2 - Recess
September 20th - October 4th |
| Oct 5th | Semester 2 - Resumes |
| Oct 29th |
Semester 2 - Concludes
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty |
| Nov 1st |
Semester 2 - Examinations
November 1st - November 13th |
| Nov 26th |
Semester 2 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Dec 31st | HDR Semester 2 - Concludes |
Featured events
2021 Parent Webinar
This live Parent Webinar will cover key topics such as how to apply to university and the various entry schemes that are available for your child.
Year 10 subject selection webinar
Our student ambassadors will share key subject selection information and share their stories and experiences with subject selection and transition to University studies.
Events
Event • 26 May 2021 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
In Conversation with Dr Alan Finkel AO
Join Dr Alan Finkel AO, for the first Looking Ahead In Conversation for 2021, as his public address helps the audience to understand the vast opportunities available through low emissions technology.
Event • 25 May 2021 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2021 Parent info session: Year 10 subject selection
Join to learn about the subject selection process and study options from student ambassadors at the University of Newcastle.
News
News • 4 May 2021
Scholarships to boost academic careers for 132 PhD students
The University of Newcastle today recognised the recipients of the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Training Priority Scheme, aimed at providing a pathway for Honours students to undertake a PhD and gain teaching skills to enhance their academic career prospects.
News • 21 Apr 2021
University of Newcastle named the leading university partner for a better world
The University of Newcastle, Australia has been named #1 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
News • 2 Mar 2021
Students to strengthen Australia’s ties with Indo-Pacific through cultural immersion program
The University of Newcastle has been awarded $2.59m to provide students an opportunity to participate in innovative Indo-Pacific cultural experiences.
Useful information
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.