Application deadlines
For the semester beginning in September: 1 May
For the semester beginning in January: 15 October
For the summer beginning in June or July: 1 May
2021–22 Study Abroad programme 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 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday 18 September (from 2pm) | University accommodation check-in |
| Monday 20 September | Study Abroad welcome with Education Abroad team |
| Tuesday 21 September – Friday 24 September | Study Abroad registration appointment and finalisation of module choices |
| Wednesday 22 September | Internship welcome (students on Westminster Study Abroad Internship programme only) |
| Monday 27 September | Classes begin |
| Friday 17 December | Classes end |
| Saturday 18 December – Sunday 9 January 2022 | Winter vacation |
| Monday 10 – Friday 21 January | Semester 1 Exam Period* (full-year students only) |
| Saturday 15 January (by 10.00am) | Final University accommodation check-out for Semester 1 students |
| To be announced | Publication of results: transcripts for Semester 1 students will be released from this date |
*Please note: Students studying in Semester 1 only will be set alternative assessments for any modules with formal examinations normally sat after the winter vacation. This means it may be possible to complete all assessment before the start of the winter vacation. Students will be able to leave from the end of teaching (Friday 17 December). Semester 1 contract dates for housing end at the official end date of the semester and 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.
Please note: Some coursework deadlines may be set in the first half of January. Students with deadlines after the winter vacation but who have to leave London before these deadlines should endeavour to complete all assessment before they leave.
Semester 2 – Spring 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday 15 January (from 2pm) | University accommodation check-in |
| Monday 17 January | Study Abroad welcome with Education Abroad team |
| Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 January | Study Abroad registration appointment and finalisation of module choices |
| Wednesday 19 January | Internship welcome (students on Westminster Study Abroad Internship programme only) |
| Monday 24 January | Classes begin |
| Thursday 14 April | Classes end |
| Friday 15 April 2022 – Sunday 1 May 2022 | Spring vacation |
| Monday 2 May – Friday 20 May | Semester 2 Exam Period |
| Monday 23 May | Final coursework deadline for modules without exams |
| Saturday 28 May (by 10am) | Final University accommodation check-out for Full Year and Semester 2 students |
| Friday 24 June |
Publication of results: transcripts for Semester 2 and Full-Year students will be released from this date |
Please note: The offering may be subject to change and our ability to offer the programme as advertised will be conditional on safety advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer 2022 dates to be announced.
Phase 1 – Provisional dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday 16 September (TBC) | Education Abroad Welcome |
| Monday 20 September (TBC) | English classes begin |
| Friday 17 December (TBC) | English classes finish |
| Dates TBC | Module registration appointments |
Phase 2
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 24 January 2022 | Academic module classes begin |
| Thursday 14 April | Classes end |
| Friday 15 April to Sunday 1 May | Spring vacation |
| Monday 2 May – Friday 20 May | Semester 2 Exam Period |
| Monday 23 May | Final coursework deadline for modules without exams |
Please note: The offering may be subject to change and our ability to offer the programme as advertised will be conditional on safety advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.