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Check what time it is before you go to class. We’re now on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
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Student Connnect now available 9am-5pm (AEST)
MQ Current Students
Start your learning journey, map out career goals, or get involved in the student community. All the information you need is here. This site is your starting point for success at MQ.
What you need to know
Know a great MQ teacher?
Does your Lecturer inspire, challenge or motivate you to learn? Nominate them for a teaching award.
Nominate nowQueer Space and the Women's Room – Now Open
You can find Queer Space and the Women's Room on level 3 @ 18 Wally’s Walk. They’re open between 8.30-5.30pm Monday to Friday.
HDR students
Dedicated site with specific information for Higher Degree by Research students.
Learn moreSC grade not available in 2021
Just a reminder that the Special Circumstances (SC) grade was only used in 2020. In 2021, student’s who don’t successfully complete a unit will receive a fail grade for that unit.
What's happening at MQ
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Drop in and check out our new on campus accommodation!
Every Wednesday between 2-4pm you can drop in and get a tour of our new accommodation.
Events
View more eventsGet help with your writing on Saturdays
Every Saturday between 1-5pm, Online
Chat to an MQ Peer Writing Leader about your assessment.
Learn moreTrivia and pizza night
Every Thursday 4-6pm, UBar
Get your friends together @UBar
Last day to withdraw without fail for Session 1
28 April
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2021 Session Calendar
For students undertaking most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees, including Open Universities Australia (OUA).
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 15 February | 19 July | 22 November |
| Classes Start | 22 February | 26 July | 29 November |
| Last date to enrol via eStudent | 7 March | 8 August | 12 December |
| Census date (Teaching census) | 18 March | 19 August | 13 December |
| Mid-session break (Recess) | 5 - 18 April | 13 - 26 September | 20 - 2 Jan 2022 |
| Last withdrawal without fail | 28 April | 28 September | 20 December |
| Classes resume | 19 April | 27 September | 3 January 2022 |
| Classes end | 6 June | 7 November | 16 January 2022 |
| Examinations | 7 June - 25 June | 8 - 26 November | 24 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Results | 8 July | 9 December | 10 February 2022 |
4 Term Calendar
For students undertaking postgraduate coursework degrees at the Macquarie Business School.
| Classes | Last date to enrol | Census date | Last withdrawal without fail | Examinations | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 11 Jan - 19 Mar | 17 Jan | 27 Jan | 5 Mar | 22 - 28 Mar | 14 Apr |
| Term 2 | 6 Apr - 11 Jun | 11 Apr | 21 Apr | 28 May | 15 - 20 Jun | 7 Jul |
| Term 3 | 28 Jun - 3 Sep | 4 Jul | 13 Jul | 20 Aug | 6 - 12 Sep | 29 Sep |
| Term 4 | 20 Sep - 26 Nov | 26 Sep | 5 Oct | 12 Nov | 29 Nov -5 Dec | 22 Dec |
6 Term Calendar
For students undertaking courses through Macquarie University International College (MUIC) and the online Global of Master of Business Administration (GMBA).
MUIC
| Classes | Last date to enrol | Census date | Last withdrawal without fail | Examinations | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUIC Term 1 | 1 Feb - 12 Mar | 31 Jan | 16 Feb | 26 February | 15 Mar - 19 Mar | 25 Mar |
| MUIC Term 2 | 29 Mar - 7 May | 28 Mar | 13 Apr | 23 April | 10 May - 14 May | 20 May |
| MUIC Term 3 | 24 May - 2 Jul | 23 May | 8 Jun | 18 June | 5 Jul - 9 Jul | 15 Jul |
| MUIC Term 4 | 26 Jul - 3 Sep | 25 Jul | 10 Aug | 20 August | 6 Sep - 10 Sep | 16 Sep |
| MUIC Term 5 | 27 Sep - 5 Nov | 26 Sep | 12 Oct | 22 October | 8 Nov - 12 Nov | 18 Nov |
| MUIC Term 6 | 29 Nov - 21 Jan | 28 Nov | 14 Dec | 7 January 2022 | 24 Jan - 28 Jan 2022 | 3 Feb 2022 |
GMBA
| Classes | Last date to enrol | Census date | Last withdrawal without fail | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online 1 | 11 Jan - 21 Feb | 8 Jan | 20 Jan | 14 February | 10 Mar |
| Online 2 | 8 Mar - 18 Apr | 5 Mar | 17 Mar | 24 March | 5 May |
| Online 3 | 3 May - 13 Jun | 30 Apr | 12 May | 19 May | 30 Jun |
| Online 4 | 28 Jun - 8 Aug | 25 Jun | 7 Jul | 14 July | 25 Aug |
| Online 5 | 23 Aug - 3 Oct | 20 Aug | 1 Sep | 8 September | 20 Oct |
| Online 6 | 18 Oct - 28 Nov | 15 Oct | 27 Oct | 3 November | 15 Dec |
Life at MQ
The life of a student can be hectic but at Macquarie we have the services, support, facilities, and activities you need to be successful.
Get organised. Get connected. Get involved.
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Welcome to Country
The Welcome to Country, orated by Aunty Julie Janson acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Macquarie University Land and pays respect to Elders past, present and future. The video highlights the cultural significance of the Land on which the University is situated, belonging to the Wattamattagal clan of the Darug Nation, whose cultures and customs have nurtured, and continue to nurture, this land, since the Dreamtime.
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