Current Students Academic Calendars Key dates explained

Key dates explained

Name: James Cook University
Address: 1 James Cook Dr, Douglas, QLD, 4814

Below are the list of key dates and their definition. You can also find out more about penalties for unpaid fees and late withdrawal.

Date	Definition
Study Period (SP)	Every subject is assigned to a study period. Each study period has a designated start and end date, census date, last date to add or substitute subjects without prior approval of subject coordinator, date for withdrawal without academic penalty, and date for release of subject results.
Study Period begins	This is the first official day of the study period (e.g. Trimester, Semester or Block) and the start of your first week.
Enrolments close	The last date to change your enrolment in MyStudent. After this date, you will need to complete an online Late Subject Enrolment Request Form.
Class Registration closes	The last date you can register for classes via your timetable in MyStudent.
Payment due date	If you choose to pay your fees upfront, the full amount must be paid by the Payment Due Date, which is 10 days before the Census Date.
Census Date	Your enrolment is considered finalised on Census Date. If your fees aren't paid or deferred by this date your enrolment will be cancelled. If you withdraw from a subject after the Census Date you are financially liable for it.
Lecture Recess/Study Vacation	A week long period within a study period when there are no lectures or classes. This time is often used to complete assignments or study for exams.
Last Date to Withdraw without academic penalty	This is the last date you can withdraw from a subject without incurring academic penalty (FAIL).
Last Date to Withdraw in MyStudent	This is the last date you can withdraw from a subject in MyStudent. You will be financially and academically liable for any subjects withdrawn on this date.
Exam period	There are official exam periods at the end of Study Periods 1 and 2. For other study periods, the exam periods are set by individual schools.
Study Period ends	This is the last official day of the study period.
Results Published	This is the date results will be published for subjects taught in this study period.
Deffered & Supplementary Exams (subject to change)	If you have been granted a deferred or supplementary exam, your exam will be scheduled within this period.