New students
Find out everything you need to prepare for uni. Check out Orientation info and the handy week 1 – 6 guides.
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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
Enrolment and class registration
Info on planning your enrolment. Plus, guidance and support on how to enrol for all students.
Learn moreConsent Matters
This online course focuses on communication and, healthy and positive relationships.
Learn moreHDR students
Dedicated site with specific information for Higher Degree by Research students.
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Free diary with essential info to help you plan and succeed. Find out how to get yours.
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February 2021
Student Groups Showcase
Finding the right student group for you
Joining a student group, club or society is one of the smartest things you can do – make friends, follow your passion, get study life balance and most importantly, build your employability skills.
There are over 140 student groups at Macquarie so chances are there’s at least one that’s right for you. Discover the wide range of student groups on offer or come along to the Student Group Showcase that will happen throughout orientation and start of session.
Register now for Week 1Events
View more eventsAcademic Skills Workshops
From 22 February | Macquarie University, online sessions
Academic skills are the key to your success as a university student. Get the basics, refresh or extend your skills as we are here to help
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Dates in February and March | Macquarie University, multiple sessions
Learn more about the amazing opportunities offered through the Global Leadership Program.
Learn moreStarting up - Secret Sauce Uncovered
Wednesday 10 March 12:00 - 1:00 pm, online
Interested in starting your own startup, charity, organisation...but don't know where to begin.
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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.
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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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