Key dates in the academic year
Last updated: 25/06/2026 15:31
Here are some key dates to note on your calendar.
Some postgraduate, non-modular, and health-related programmes may have alternative semester dates - please refer to the dates provided by your school.
2026/27 academic year
Activity | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday 23 September 2026 | Sunday 4 October 2026 | |
| Cardiff Students Union Freshers' fairs | Monday 28 September 2026 | Friday 2 October 2026 |
Monday 28 September 2026 | Friday 2 October 2026 | |
Autumn semester | Monday 5 October 2026 | Sunday 31 January 2027 |
Christmas recess | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Sunday 10 January 2027 |
Examination period | Monday 18 January 2027 | Friday 29 January 2027 |
Spring semester | Monday 1 February 2027 | Friday 18 June 2027 |
Easter recess | Saturday 20 March 2027 | Sunday 11 April 2027 |
Examination period | Monday 17 May 2027 | Friday 18 June 2027 |
View semester dates for upcoming academic years.
Moving into university accommodation
Tuition fee payments dates
If you are self-financed, log into SIMS to view your tuition fee payment dates and amounts.
If you have taken an undergraduate student loan to pay your tuition fees, they will be paid directly to us by the Student Loans Company.
Accessing your timetable
- completed online enrolment
- confirmed your programme of study including any module selection
Some of your teaching, such as seminars, may not commence at the start of the course. So, you must check your timetable regularly. If you are not seeing what you expect to see contact your school.
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