Term dates at Kingston University
The University's standard academic year runs from September to June. Most taught programmes are delivered in two teaching blocks, but the actual dates may vary.
Please note: Whilst we do not expect our key dates to change once published, if we are required to review any of our key dates or periods we will inform relevant groups who might be affected as soon as practicable.
For staff: Detailed academic planning calendars are available for staff from the Academic Registry StaffSpace page.
2024/25
Term dates 2024/25
- Autumn term:
Monday 16 September 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024
(New students from Monday 16 September 2024) - Spring term:
Monday 6 January 2025 to Friday 4 April 2025 - Summer term:
Tuesday 22 April 2025 to Friday 27 June 2025
Standard Teaching block and other key dates 2024/25*
- Welcome week for new students:
Monday 16 September 2024 to Friday 20 September 2024 - Teaching block 1:
Monday 23 September 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024 - Winter vacation / self-study / revision:
Monday 16 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025 - Teaching block 2:
Monday 6 January 2025 to Friday 4 April 2025 - Spring vacation / self-study / revision:
Monday 7 April 2025 to Friday 18 April 2025 - Summer examination period:
Monday 21 April 2025 to Friday 16 May 2025 - Summer graduation period:
Monday 14 July 2025 to Friday 25 July 2025 - Retake coursework submission and exam period:
Monday 14 July 2025 to Friday 25 July 2025
* Please note that the actual dates for your course my vary from the standard University dates. You should always confirm these dates with your course team.
2025/26
Term dates 2025/26
- Autumn term:
Monday 22 September 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 - Spring term:
Monday 12 January 2026 to Thursday 2 April 2026 - Summer term:
Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026
Standard Teaching block and other key dates 2025/26*
- Welcome week for new students:
Monday 22 September 2025 to Friday 26 September 2025 - Teaching block 1:
Monday 29 September 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 - Winter vacation / self-study / revision:
Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 9 January 2026 - Teaching block 2:
Monday 12 January 2026 to Friday 24 April 2026 - Spring vacation / self-study / revision:
Monday 6 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026 - Summer examination period:
Monday 27 April 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026 - Summer graduation period:
Monday 20 July 2026 to Friday 24 July 2026 - Retake coursework submission and exam period:
Monday 20 July 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026
* Please note that the actual dates for your course my vary from the standard University dates. You should always confirm these dates with your course team.