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Labour Day public holiday: 11 March
Classes will be held as normal on Labour Day, Monday 11 March, for all Higher Education students, including Bachelor of Nursing students studying at Wantirna campus.
There will be no classes for students studying a certificate, diploma, UniLink diploma, Foundation Studies, Postgraduate Qualifying Program or ELICOS.
Croydon, Hawthorn and Wantirna libraries and Latelabs will be open. Please note that StudentHQ will be closed at all campuses, reopening Tuesday 12 March.
High volume of studentHQ queries
Thank you for your patience as we attend to your queries as quickly as possible.
Find out more about re-enrolment for 2024 intakes, or search our FAQs. If you have any other questions, contact us via our web form.
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For all enquiries and feedback, please email library@swinburne.edu.au or call 1300 794 628. Alternatively, complete this form so our team members can get in touch with you.