The University of Westminster's academic year is divided into two semesters. Key dates are detailed below.

2023–24 Semester dates

These approved dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but can be subject to alteration.
The dates of the programme follow those of the University’s academic year. If you choose to study with us in Semester 1 (Fall) and you need to return to re-commence your degree at your home school in January, our programme is designed to facilitate this

DATEEVENT
Saturday 16 September (from 2pm)University accommodation check-in
Monday 18 SeptemberEducation Abroad welcome
Tuesday 19–Friday 22 SeptemberSchool welcome events (dates will vary depending on which School you will be studying)
Monday 25 SeptemberClasses begin
Friday 15 DecemberClasses end
Saturday 16 December–Sunday 7 January 2024Winter vacation
Monday 8–Friday 19 JanuarySemester 1 exam period (full-year students only)
Saturday 13 January (by 10am)Final University accommodation check-out for Semester 1 students
Monday 26 February Publication of results: transcripts for Semester 1 students will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date

Please note: Students studying in Semester 1 only will be set an alternative assessment in the case of a module with an in-person exam held in the University’s exam period. This means it should be possible to leave London before the start of the winter vacation, with only the requirement to complete any assessment that can be completed remotely remaining. For example, some coursework assessment deadlines may be set in January. If students need to leave London before these deadlines, it may be in their best interests to complete the assessment before they leave. Some online timed assessments may be also scheduled for January. The details of these are normally released on the day of the assessment with students given up to 24 hours to complete.

Please also note: Semester 1 contract dates for housing end at the official end date of the semester, Any student selecting the option to live in University accommodation does so on the express understanding that they are liable for the full contracted period.

DATEEVENT
Saturday 13 January (from 2pm)University accommodation check-in
Monday 15 JanuaryEducation Abroad welcome
Tuesday 16–Friday 19 JanuarySchool welcome events (dates will vary depending on which School you will be studying)
Monday 22 JanuaryClasses begin
Friday 12 AprilClasses end
Saturday 13 April–Sunday 28 AprilSpring vacation
Friday 3 May–Friday 17 MaySemester 2 exam period
Saturday 25 May (by 10am)Final University accommodation check-out for full-year and Semester 2 students
Friday 21 JunePublication of results: transcripts for Semester 2 and full-year students will be released from this date

2024–25 Semester dates

These approved dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but can be subject to alteration.
The dates of the programme follow those of the University’s academic year. If you choose to study with us in Semester 1 (Fall) and you need to return to re-commence your degree at your home school in January, our programme is designed to facilitate this

Semester 1 – Fall 2024

DATEEVENT
Saturday 14 September (from 10am)University accommodation check-in
Monday 16 September – Friday 20 September

Arrivals Week

(the first event will be a welcome presentation on Monday 16 September)

Monday 23 SeptemberClass begin
Friday 13 DecemberClasses end 
Saturday 14 December – Sunday 5 JanuaryStudent vacation
Monday 6 – Friday 17 January Semester 1 Exam Period (full-year students only)
Saturday 11 January (by 10am)Final university accommodation check-out for Semester 1 students
TBCPublication of results: transcripts for Semester 2 and full-year students will be released from this date

Please note: Students studying in Semester 1 only will be set an alternative assessment in the case of a module with an in-person exam held in the University’s exam period. This means it should be possible to leave London before the start of the winter vacation, with only the requirement to complete any assessment that can be completed remotely remaining. For example, some coursework assessment deadlines may be set in January. If students need to leave London before these deadlines, it may be in their best interests to complete the assessment before they leave. Some online timed assessments may be also scheduled for January. The details of these are normally released on the day of the assessment with students given up to 24 hours to complete.

Please also note: Semester 1 contract dates for housing end at the official end date of the semester, Any student selecting the option to live in University accommodation does so on the express understanding that they are liable for the full contracted period.

Semester 2 – Spring 2025

DATEEVENT
Saturday 11 January (from 2pm)University accommodation check-in
Monday 13 January – Friday 17 January

Arrivals Week

(the first event will be a welcome presentation on Monday 16 September)

Monday 20 JanuaryClass begin
Friday 11 AprilClasses end 
Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 AprilStudent vacation
Friday 2 May – Friday 16 MaySemester 2 Exam Period
Saturday 24 May (by 10am)Final university accommodation check-out for Semester 2 students
Friday 20 JunePublication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date