Academic calendar

Last changed: 02 February 2024

On this page you will find information about semester dates. You will also find campus-specific information.

Academic calendar

 Semester Period Start End
 Spring 2024 3a 2024-01-15 2024-02-14
  3b 2024-02-15 2024-03-19
  4a 2024-03-20 2024-04-25
  4b 2024-04-26 2024-06-02
       
 Summer 2024   2024-06-03 2024-09-01
       
 Autumn 2024 1a 2024-09-02 2024-10-01
  1b 2024-10-02 2024-10-31
  2a 2024-11-01 2024-12-03
  2b 2024-12-04 2025-01-19
       
 Spring 2025 3a 2025-01-20 2025-02-19
  3b 2025-02-20 2025-03-24
  4a 2025-03-25 2025-05-01
  4b 2025-05-02 2025-06-08
       
 Summer 2025   2025-06-09 2025-08-31
       
 Autumn 2025 1a 2025-09-01 2025-09-30
  1b 2025-10-01 2025-11-02
  2a 2025-11-03 2025-12-03
  2b 2025-12-04 2026-01-18


Read more about the academic year and semester dates in the Education planning and administration handbook.

Educational information

The educational information from the Study and career guidance at SLU should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules. For the current and coming academic year, the dates are:

  • Wednesday 20 March 2024, 13.00-14.00
  • Wednesday 25 September 2024, 13.00-14.00
  • Wednesday 19 March 2025, 13.00-14.00

Campus-specific information

Alnarp

Academic year 2023/2024

No lectures should be scheduled on the following dates on campus Alnarp:

  • 28 August 2023 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 3 November 2023 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 22 December 2023 – 2 January 2024 (Christmas break)
  • 15 January 2024, at 8-12 (Start spring semester 2024, for courses in English)
  • 28 March 2024 (Maundy Thursday)

On May 16, 2024 there is a large conference on campus Alnarp and therefore there are no teaching premises available. It is therefore not possible to arrange campus teaching on this day.

Re-examination dates

  • August 16, 2023 (re-exam date for courses in period 3 och 4 (academic year 22/23))
  • October 4, 2023 (courses in period 4 (academic year 22/23))
  • December 6, 2023 (courses in period 1)
  • February 21, 2024 (courses in period 1 and 2)
  • May 8, 2024 (courses in period 2 and 3)

Wednesday afternoons should not be scheduled.

  • If a course lecture that is not compulsory is booked on a Wednesdays afternoon it must be stated in the timetable that the lecture is not compulsory. This applies even if a room booking is necessary or not. Scheduling of "independent studies" is acceptable on a Wednesday afternoon.
  • If a course lecture is compulsory and must be booked on a Wednesday afternoon then the teacher must apply for an exemption and justify the reasons and suggest possible solutions. Study excursions are such an exemption example, particularly if they last over several days.
  • General exemptions is to be made for distance program studies, evening courses, and summer courses and commissioned education.


You can find the form to apply for exemption on the Swedish website, För lärare i Alnarp.

Page updated 2023-12-07 by Desiree.Mattsson@slu.se

Flyinge

Academic year 2023/2024

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 28 August 2023 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 3 November 2023 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2023
  • 10 May 2024 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.

_________

Academic year 2024/2025

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 2 September 2024 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 1 November 2024 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2024
  • 30 May 2025 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.

Skinnskatteberg

Academic year 2021/2022

HT = Fall semester, VT = Spring semester


SMP 21/24:
HT 2021-08-30 - 2022-01-16
VT 2022-01-17 - 2022-06-12

SMP 20/23:
HT 2021-08-23 - 2022-01-16
VT 2022-01-17 - 2022-06-05

SMP 19/22:
HT 2021-08-23 - 2022-01-16
VT 2022-01-17 - 2022-06-05

Strömsholm

Academic year 2023/2024

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 28 August 2023 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 3 November 2023 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2023
  • 10 May 2024 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.

_________

Academic year 2024/2025

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 2 September 2024 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 1 November 2024 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2024
  • 30 April 2025 (Walpurgis Night)
  • 30 May 2025 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.

Umeå

Academic year 2023/2024

As a rule, no classes should be scheduled for Wednesday afternoons in order to facilitate the planning of joint activities. A special permission from the programme director of studies is required. No classes during bank holidays.

No lectures should be scheduled on the following dates on Campus Umeå

Autumn terms first day between 08:00 – 12:00 ((applies to year 1 on all programmes and courses that are held in English. )

In connection with public holidays

  • 3  November 2023 (day before All Saints' Day)
  • 23- 31 December 2023
  • 30 April 2024 (Walpurgis Night)
  • 10 May 2024 (day after Ascension Day)

Dates reserved for re-examination (courses within the Faculty of Forest Sciences):

  • 21 February 2024 (re-exam for courses in period 1 and 2)
  • 8 May 2024 (re-exam for courses in period 2 and 3)
  • 8 June 2024 (general re-exam for courses without an active course instance)

Re-exam summer period 2023

  • 8 June 2024 (re-exam for courses in period 3 and 4a, and general re-exam)
  • 31 August 2023 (re-exam for courses in period 4b)

Dates reserved for presentation of independent projects (degree projects) within the Faculty of Forest Sciences. Each department decides specific date for presentation:

  • Monday 8 January 2024
  • Tuesday 9 January 2024
  • Thursday 11 January 2024
  • Friday 12 January 2024

  • Thursday 14 Mars 2024
  • Friday 15 Mars 2024
  • Monday 18 Mars 2024
  • Tuesday 19 Mars 2024

  • Monday 27 May 2024
  • Tuesday 28 May 2024
  • Thursday 30 May 2024
  • Friday 31 May 2023´4

  • Monday 26 August 2024
  • Tuesday 27 August 2024
  • Thursday 29 August 2024
  • Friday 30 August 2024

 

Uppsala

Academic year 2023/2024

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 28 August 2023 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 3 November 2023 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2023
  • 30 April 2024 (Walpurgis Night)
  • 10 May 2024 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.

__________

Academic year 2024/2025

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 2 September 2024 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 1 November 2024 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2024
  • 30 April 2025 (Walpurgis Night)
  • 30 May 2025 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.

Wången

Academic year 2023/2024

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 28 August 2023 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 3 November 2023 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2023
  • 10 May 2024 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.

_________

Academic year 2024/2025

No activities should be scheduled on the following dates:

  • 2 September 2024 (applies to year 1 on all programmes. All other years should be free from compulsory activities)
  • 1 November 2024 (day before All Saints´ Day)
  • 23–31 December 2024
  • 30 April 2025 (Walpurgis Night)
  • 30 May 2025 (day after Ascension Day)

Inaugural, honorary doctors’ and docent lectures, career fairs, educational information and the SLU Thesis day should, as far as possible, be included in the course schedules.

Wednesday afternoons, 13.00 – 17.00, should normally be free from scheduled teaching, to enable e.g. board meetings, student information, teachers’ meetings and student union commission. Exceptions may be granted by the programme board in question. See also the Education planning and administration handbook, chapter 2.4.


Contact

Study and career guidance

You can ask the study and career counsellors about the courses and programmes at SLU and which ones might be right for you. We can also help you towards achieving your future goals, with your study environment, and discuss your career opportunities after graduation.

You may be able to find the answers to your questions about the university and our programmes on the frequently asked questions page about studies at SLU.

Book an appointment
Call or email us to schedule an appointment. We also offer guidance via telephone or online meetings.

Email
studyguidance@slu.se

Telephone
+46 18 67 28 00 

Telephone hours:
Monday 10:00–12:00
Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Thursday 13:00–15:00

Admissions Office

Ask us about applications and admissions to programmes and courses at SLU. You can email us admissions@slu.se or use the contact form.

If you have questions about tuition fees, email to: tuitionfees@slu.se

Telephone
+46 18 67 28 00

Telephone hours:
Monday 10:00–12:00
Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Thursday 13:00–15:00