Academic dates
Find out key dates for your autumn and spring semesters, including when to arrive, when teaching starts, exams and holidays.
You are expected to stay in Bristol for the exam period. Alternative assessments can sometimes be arranged for January but cannot be arranged for the summer exam period. Contact global-opportunities@bristol.ac.uk if you have any questions.
2020/21 dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online induction activities | From 28th September |
| Welcome and Orientation | 5 October |
| Teaching Block 1 | 5 October - 15 January |
| Christmas Vacation | 21 December to 8 January |
| January assessment period | 18 to 29 January |
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Welcome and Orientation | 27 January |
| Teaching Block 2 | 1 February to 14 May |
| Easter Vacation | 29 March to 16 April |
| Summer assessment period | 24 May to 14 June |
| Spring semester end date | 18 June |