Key dates for students
A listing of our key dates throughout each academic year.
Semester 1
16 September 2024 to 26 January 2025
| Event | Date | Semester week(s) |
| Welcome/induction week for new students | 16 - 20 September 2024 | Before Week 1 |
| Online module selection open | 18 September - 4 October 2024 | |
| Semester 1 teaching begins | 23 September 2024 | Week 1 |
| Winter vacation | 9 December 2024 - 1 January 2025 | |
| University closure | 24 December 2024 - 1 January 2025 | |
| Revision week | 2 January 2025 - 5 January 2025 | Week 12 |
| Semester 2 timetables released | 6 January 2025 | Week 13 |
| Exam period | 6 - 24 January 2025 | Weeks 13 - 15 |
| Inter-vacation week | 27 January - 31 January 2025 |
Semester 2
3 February 2025 - 6 June 2025
| Event | Date | Semester week(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome/induction sessions and events for new students | 3 - 7 February 2025 | Week 1 |
| Semester 2 teaching begins | 3 February 2025 | Week 1 |
| Spring vacation | 14 April - 2 May 2025 | |
| University closure | 17 - 23 April 2025 | |
| University closure (Early May Bank Holiday) | 5 May 2025 | Week 11 |
| Revision week | 12 - 16 May | Week 12 |
| Exam period | 19 May - 6 June | Weeks 12 - 15 |
| University closure (Spring Bank Holiday) | 26 May 2025 | Week 14 |
| Summer vacation | 9 June - 12 September 2025 | |
| Mark release for continuing students | 10 July 2025 | |
| Late summer assessments (LSAs) | 11 - 22 August 2025 | |
| University closure (August Bank Holiday) | 25 August 2025 |
Students on full-time postgraduate taught courses starting in either September or February may have teaching and assessment activities taking place during the winter and summer vacations.
Research students, on a full-time postgraduate research course, are required to be in continuous attendance.
International students who require further clarification and guidance around their specific vacation periods should visit the following page: Working during studies | Visas and immigration | 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.