Happy Holidays

UNSW shut down operations from close of business on Monday 22 December 2025 and reopen Monday 5 January 2026.

Most UNSW services will be unavailable during the University Shutdown period for Christmas and New Year. Emergency and mental health support services are available for students during this time. All standard university operations reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

Mental Health Support

If you're not feeling like your usual self, feeling anxious, lonely, stressed or your mood is low and you want to talk to someone about it, support is available anytime during the day or night. Here are some of the options available to you:

To speak to someone now:

To make an appointment:

  • UNSW Psychology and Wellness: Request an appointment with mental health clinicians at Psychology and Wellness, who will work out the best support for you. This may be a psychologist at UNSW or a referral to another service. This service is available until 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024, and will re-open at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025. 

Not sure who to speak to?

  • UNSW Student Support Advisor: Book an appointment with a Student Support Advisor to get advice on uni life, wellbeing, academic performance and study skills, UNSW procedures, financial management or if you need help but don't know where to go. Appointments are available either side of the university shutdown period. 

To speak to someone outside of UNSW:

If you are outside of Australia:

 To talk to another student: 

Emergency Services

Information about Mental Health Support Services that are available before and after the UNSW shutdown can be found here.

See also

Academic calendarKey dates

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