Key dates for students
A listing of our key dates throughout each academic year.
Semester 1
15 September 2025 to 25 January 2026
Please also note the semester date exemptions below.
| Event | Date | Semester week(s) |
| Welcome/induction week for new students | 15 - 21 September 2025 | Before Week 1 |
| Online module selection open | 17 September - 3 October 2025 | |
| Semester 1 teaching begins | 22 September 2025 | Week 1 |
| Winter vacation | 8 December 2025 - 2 January 2026 | |
| University closure | 24 December 2025 - 2 January 2026 | |
| Revision day | 5 January 2026 | Week 13 |
| Semester 2 timetables released | 5 January 2026 | Week 13 |
| Exam period | 6 - 23 January 2026 | Weeks 13 - 15 |
| Inter-vacation week | 26 January - 1 February 2026 |
Semester 2
2 February 2026 - 7 June 2026
Please also note the semester date exemptions below.
| Event | Date | Semester week(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome/induction sessions and events for new students | 2 - 6 February 2026 | Week 1 |
| Semester 2 teaching begins | 2 February 2026 | Week 1 |
| Spring vacation | 30 March - 19 April 2026 | |
| University closure | 3 - 8 April 2026 | |
| University closure (Early May Bank Holiday) | 4 May 2026 | Week 11 |
| Revision week | 11 - 14 May 2026 | Week 12 |
| Exam period | 15 May - 5 June 2026 | Weeks 12 - 15 |
| University closure (Spring Bank Holiday) | 25 May 2026 | Week 14 |
| Summer vacation | 8 June - 14 September 2026 | |
| Mark release for continuing students | 9 July 2026 | |
| Late summer assessments (LSAs) | 10 - 23 August 2026 | |
| University closure (August Bank Holiday) | 31 August 2026 |
Semester date exceptions
- Full-time undergraduate courses with clinical placements: taking may also take place during winter and summer vacations.
- Full-time postgraduate taught courses: teaching and assessment activities also take place during the winter and summer vacations.
- Full-time postgraduate research courses: attendance is continuous throughout the year.
- BMBS Medicine programme: please refer to school communications, your timetable and SurreyLearn for accurate dates.
- International students: further clarification and guidance around specific vacation periods should check the visa section on MySurrey.
Other key dates
See the University's key dates, holidays and observances.
- Accommodation: view the application dates and deadlines relating to our accommodation
- Graduation: find out more about our graduation ceremonies
- Seasonal opening hours.