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
| Mar 19th |
Semester 1 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Mar 31st | HDR Semester 1 - Census date |
| Apr 2nd |
Semester 1 - Recess
April 2nd - April 16th |
| Apr 19th | Semester 1 - Resumes |
| 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 (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) |
| 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 |
Events
Event • 10 Feb 2021 - 24 Mar 2021
Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration
Learn how to see and draw nature like an illustrator. Build observational and visual interpretation skills in an interactive and enjoyable way.
Event • 3 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021
Modern Monetary Theory: Economics for the 21st Century
Demystify macroeconomic principles and terminology and discover how Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) provides explanations for some of the world's most troubling financial concerns.
News
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.
News • 15 Feb 2021
Back to Uni for Newcastle students and it’s ‘COVID new normal’
As part of Orientation or ‘O’ Week celebrations, the University of Newcastle will welcome new students to its campuses via a series of welcome addresses, campus tours, demonstrations and social gatherings, commencing today.
Featured story • 3 Nov 2020
Skills and job trends now and into the future
We find ourselves in the aftermath of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which wreaked havoc on the Australian economy. Although the unemployment rate peaked in July 2020, job security is still at an all-time low.
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.