The Swinburne Academic Calendar 2016 is a comprehensive guide for students, faculty, and staff at Swinburne University of Technology. The academic calendar is designed to provide information on important dates and deadlines that are relevant to the academic year. This includes the start and end dates of semesters, exam periods, and holidays.
Semester Dates
The academic year at Swinburne is divided into two semesters. Semester 1 begins on February 29, 2016, and ends on June 26, 2016. Semester 2 begins on July 18, 2016, and ends on November 20, 2016. Each semester is divided into teaching weeks and exam periods.
Teaching Weeks
Teaching weeks are the weeks in which classes are held. There are 12 teaching weeks in each semester. During teaching weeks, students attend lectures, tutorials, and other classes.
Exam Periods
Exam periods are the weeks in which final exams are held. There are two exam periods in each semester. The first exam period for Semester 1 begins on June 27, 2016, and ends on July 15, 2016. The second exam period for Semester 2 begins on November 21, 2016, and ends on December 9, 2016.
Holidays
There are several holidays throughout the academic year at Swinburne. These include public holidays, semester breaks, and study breaks. The mid-semester break for Semester 1 is from April 11, 2016, to April 17, 2016. The mid-semester break for Semester 2 is from September 26, 2016, to October 2, 2016.
Important Dates
There are several important dates that students, faculty, and staff should be aware of. These include the last day to add or drop classes, the last day to withdraw from a class without academic penalty, and the last day to apply for credit transfer. These dates are listed on the Swinburne Academic Calendar 2016.
Conclusion
The Swinburne Academic Calendar 2016 is an important resource for anyone involved in the academic year at Swinburne. It provides information on important dates and deadlines, as well as semester dates, teaching weeks, exam periods, and holidays. By staying up-to-date with the academic calendar, students, faculty, and staff can ensure they are meeting all necessary requirements and deadlines throughout the academic year.
