The Academic Year
The academic year of Carey consists of two semesters, each being seventeen weeks long. Most courses run over one semester, with some courses (including post-graduate) running over the full year (both semesters).
The first semester typically starts late February or early March, with Orientation in the last week of February or early March. There is a three-week break between the first and second semester during which assignment marking is completed and students are notified of results. The second semester commences in July, with an orientation for new students being held in mid-July.
Semester One 2025
New Student Enrolments Close
Friday 7 February
Orientation
Tuesday 25 February
Lectures Begin
Monday 3 March
Final date for Late/Change of Enrolments
Friday 14 March
Final date for Withdrawal from Course
Friday 28 March
Easter
Friday 18 - Tuesday 22 April
ANZAC Day
Friday 25 April
Graduation
Saturday 24 May
King's Birthday
Monday 2 June
Lectures Ends
Monday 16 June
Study/Reading Weeks
Tuesday 17 - Friday 27 June
Matariki
Friday 20 June
Semester One Ends
Friday 27 June
Semester Two 2025
Returning Student Enrolments Close
Thursday 19 June
New Student Enrolments Close
Friday 27 June
Lectures Begin
Monday 21 July
Final date for Late/Change of Enrolments
Friday 1 August
Final date for Withdrawal from Course
Friday 15 August
Study/Reading Weeks
Monday 1 - Friday 19 September
SENDing
Saturday 18 October
Labour Day
Monday 27 October
Lectures End
Monday 3 November
Study/Reading Weeks
Tuesday 4 - Friday 14 November
Semester Two Ends
Friday 14 November
2026 Returning Students Enrolments Close
Monday 8 December