Application deadlines
For the semester beginning in September: 1 May
For the semester beginning in January: 15 October
Summer Sessions 1 & 2 and Session 1: 22 April
Summer Session 2: 6 May
Semester/Year Study Abroad
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 2023
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Saturday 16 September (from 2pm) | University accommodation check-in |
| Monday 18 September | Study Abroad welcome with Education Abroad team |
| Tuesday 19–Friday 22 September | Study Abroad individual registration appointment |
| Wednesday 20 September | Internship welcome (students on Westminster Study Abroad Internship programme only) |
| Monday 25 September | Classes begin |
| Friday 15 December | Classes end |
| Saturday 16 December–Sunday 7 January 2024 | Winter vacation |
| Monday 8–Friday 19 January | Semester 1 exam period (full-year students only) |
| Saturday 13 January (by 10am) | Final University accommodation check-out for Semester 1 students |
| TBC | Publication of results: transcripts 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.
Semester 2 – Spring 2024
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Saturday 13 January (from 2pm) | University accommodation check-in |
| Monday 15 January | Study Abroad welcome with Education Abroad team |
| Tuesday 16–Friday 19 January | Study Abroad individual registration appointment |
| Wednesday 17 January | Internship welcome (students on Westminster Study Abroad Internship programme only) |
| Monday 22 January | Classes begin |
| Friday 12 April | Classes end |
| Saturday 13–Sunday 28 April | Spring vacation |
| Friday 3–Friday 17 May | Semester 2 exam period |
| Saturday 25 May (by 10am) | Final university accommodation check-out for full-year and Semester 2 students |
| Friday 21 June | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date |
Phase 1 – English classes
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| TBC | Education Abroad Welcome |
| TBC | English classes begin |
| TBC | English classes finish |
| TBC | English test result published |
Phase 2 – Academic semester of undergraduate modules
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Monday 22 January | Classes begin |
| Friday 12 April | Classes end |
| Saturday 13–Sunday 28 April | Spring vacation |
| Friday 3–Friday 17 May | Semester 2 exam period |
| Saturday 25 May (by 10am) | Final university accommodation check-out |
| Friday 21 June | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date |
Session 1
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Saturday 15 June 2024 | University accommodation check-in (from 2pm onwards) |
| Monday 17 June 2024 | Welcome presentation Enrolment First day of teaching |
| Thursday 4 July 2024 | Teaching ends Mid-programme and Session 1 farewell event |
| Saturday 6 July 2024 | Session one university accommodation check-out (by 10am) |
| September 2024 | Result publication (date to be confirmed) |
Session 2
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Saturday 6 July 2024 | University accommodation check-in (from 2pm onwards) |
| Monday 8 July 2024 | Welcome presentation Enrolment First day of teaching |
| Thursday 25 July 2024 | Teaching ends Session 2 farewell event |
| Saturday 27 July 2024 | All students University accommodation check-out (by 10am) |
| September 2024 | Result publication (date to be confirmed) |
2024–25 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 2024
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 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 September | Classes begin |
| Friday 13 December | Classes end |
| Saturday 14 December – Sunday 5 January | Student vacation |
| Monday 6 January – 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 |
| TBC | Publication of results: transcripts 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.
Semester 2 – Spring 2025
Semester 2 – Spring 2025
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 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 January | Classes begin |
| Friday 11 April | Classes end |
| Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April | Student vacation |
| Friday 2 May – Friday 16 May | Semester 2 Exam Period |
| Saturday 24 May (by 10am) | Final university accommodation check-out for Semester 2 students |
| Friday 20 June | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date |
Phase 1 – English Classes
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| TBC | Education Abroad Welcome |
| TBC | English classes begin |
| TBC | English classes finish |
| TBC | English test result published |
Phase 2 – Academic Semester of Undergraduate Modules
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 January | Classes begin |
| Friday 11 April | Classes end |
| Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April | Student vacation |
| Friday 2 May – Friday 16 May | Semester 2 Exam Period |
| Saturday 24 May (by 10am) | Final university accommodation check-out for full-year and Semester 2 students |
| Friday 20 June | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date |
Dates for the London International Summer School 2025 are to be confirmed.