Based on La Trobe University’s 2026 academic calendar and recent student updates, Semester 2 for 2026 starts on Monday, 20 July 2026 , with Orientation Week running the week before (14–18 July 2026).

Key dates for Semester 2, 2026 (Melbourne and most campuses)

  • Orientation Week: 14–18 July 2026
  • Teaching starts (Week 1): Monday, 21 July 2026
  • Census date: Wednesday of Week 5 (so around mid‑August; exact date varies slightly by course)
  • Teaching ends: Mid‑October
  • Exam period: Late October–November
  • Results released: End of exam period / early December

These dates follow La Trobe’s newer structure of three 12‑week teaching semesters per year, which pushed Semester 2 to start earlier than in past years.

How to double‑check your exact start date

Because some courses, campuses, or study modes (online, part‑time, accelerated Terms) can differ slightly, you should:

  1. Log in to Student Portal / MyLaTrobe and check your Personal Timetable or Enrolment Details.
  2. Look at the official Academic Calendar 2026 (PDF) for all key dates.
  1. If you’re unsure, contact La Trobe Student Central or your course coordinator.

Quick TL;DR

  • Semester 2, 2026 at La Trobe starts teaching on 21 July 2026 , after Orientation Week from 14–18 July. Confirm via your MyLaTrobe timetable and the 2026 Academic Calendar PDF.

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