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Key Dates
Incoming Erasmus Students Orientation and Semester Dates
Semester Dates 2018/2019
Autumn Semester 2018 (Semester 1)
| Autumn Semester Dates: | Monday 10th September - Friday 30th November 2018 |
| Study Review Week: | Monday 3rd December - Friday 7th December 2018 |
| Autumn Examinations: | Monday 10th December - Friday 21st December 2018 |
| Christmas Recess: | Saturday 22nd December - Sunday 13th January 2019 |
Spring Semester 2019 (Semester 2)
| Spring Semester Dates: | Monday 14th January - Friday 5th April 2019 |
| Easter Recess: | Saturday 13th April - Sunday 28th April 2019 |
| Study Review Week: | Monday 8th April - Friday 12th April 2019 |
| Final Examinations: | Monday 29th April - Friday 10th May 2019 |
Orientation Programme
In order to introduce you to life at University College, Cork and to help you to settle in, the University runs a series of orientation programmes designed to tell you about life on campus. In addition, incoming visiting students have the opportunity to attend an informal reception, where you can meet other students and academic and administrative staff responsible for your welfare while here.
All students are required to attend the Orientation Programme. Full information on the orientation programmes will be available online nearer the relevant dates.
2018/2019 Academic Year
- Autumn Semester/Full Year Students: Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th and Friday 7th September 2018
- Spring Semester 2019: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th January 2019
Welcome Programme
The International Office organises a two week Welcome Programme for all International students. The Welcome Programme will take place from the end of August.
A number of events will be organised during the two week period such as information meetings, walking tours of the city centre, cinema nights, table quizzes, Irish music and dance night, and trips at the weekend.
Incoming Visiting EU Orientation and Semester Dates
Semester Dates 2018/2019
Autumn Semester 2018 (Semester 1)
| Autumn Semester Dates: | Monday 10th September - Friday 30th November 2018 |
| Study Review Week: | Monday 3rd December - Friday 7th December 2018 |
| Autumn Examinations: | Monday 10th December - Friday 21st December 2018 |
| Christmas Recess: | Saturday 22nd December - Sunday 13th January 2019 |
Spring Semester 2019 (Semester 2)
| Spring Semester Dates: | Monday 14th January - Friday 5th April 2019 |
| Easter Recess: | Saturday 13th April - Sunday 28th April 2019 |
| Study Review Week: | Monday 8th April - Friday 12th April 2019 |
| Final Examinations: | Monday 29th April - Friday 10th May 2019 |
Orientation Programme
In order to introduce you to life at University College, Cork and to help you to settle in, the University runs a series of orientation programmes designed to tell you about life on campus. In addition, incoming visiting students have the opportunity to attend an informal reception, where you can meet other students and academic and administrative staff responsible for your welfare while here.
All students are required to attend the Orientation Programme. Full information on the orientation programmes will be available online nearer the relevant dates.
2018/2019 Academic Year
- Autumn Semester/Full Year Students: Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th and Friday 7th September 2018
- Spring Semester 2019: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th January 2019
Welcome Programme
The International Office organises a two week Welcome Programme for all International students. The Welcome Programme will take place from the end of August.
A number of events will be organised during the two week period such as information meetings, walking tours of the city centre, cinema nights, table quizzes, Irish music and dance night, and trips at the weekend.
Visiting US and Non-EU Orientation and Semester Dates
Semester Dates 2017/2018
Early Start Semester 2017/2018
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Early Start Orientation Date |
Friday 18th August 2017 |
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Early Start Dates |
Monday 21st August – Friday 8th September 2017 |
Autumn Semester (Semester One):
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Orientation Dates: |
6th, 7th and 8th September 2017 |
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Autumn Semester Dates: |
Monday 11th September – Friday 1st December 2017 |
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Study Review Week: |
Monday 4th - Thursday 7th December 2017 |
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Autumn Examinations: |
Friday 8th– Wednesday 20th December 2017 |
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Christmas Recess: |
Thursday 21st December 2017 – Sunday 14th January 2018 |
Spring Semester (Semester Two):
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Orientation Dates: |
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th January 2018 |
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Spring Semester Dates: |
Monday 15th January – Friday 20th April 2018 |
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Easter Recess |
Saturday 24th March – Sunday 8th April 2018 |
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Study Review Week: |
Monday 23rd April – Thursday 26th April 2018 |
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Spring/Summer Examinations: |
Friday 27th April – Friday 11th May 2018 |
Orientation 2017/2018
In order to introduce you to life at University College, Cork and to help you to settle in, the University runs a series of orientation programmes designed to tell you about life on campus. In addition, incoming visiting students have the opportunity to attend an informal reception, where you can meet other students and academic and administrative staff responsible for your welfare while here. The dates will be confirmed on your Letter of Acceptance.
Early Start 2017 Orientation:
Friday 18th August 2017
Programme will be available in August 2017
Autumn Semester/Full Academic Year 2017/2018 Orientation:
6th, 7th and 8th September 2017
Programme will be available in August 2017
Spring Semester 2018 Orientation:
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th January 2018
Programme will be available in December 2017
Undergraduate Orientation and Semester Dates
Semester Dates 2016/2017
Autumn Semester (Semester One)
| Orientation Dates: | Wednesday 31st August - Thursday 5th September |
| Autumn Semester Dates: | Monday 12th September - Friday 2nd December 2016 |
| Study Review Week: | Monday 5th December - Friday 9th December 2016 |
| Autumn Examinations: | Saturday 10th December - Wednesday 21st December 2016 |
| Christmas Recess: | Saturday 24th December - Sunday 15th January 2017 |
Spring Semester (Semester Two)
| Spring Semester Dates: | Monday 16th January - Friday 7th April 2017 |
| Easter Recess: | Saturday 8th April - Sunday 23rd April 2017 |
| Study Review Week | Monday 24th April - Friday 28th April 2017 |
| Spring/Summer Examinations | Monday 2nd May - Friday 12th May 2017 |
| Autumn Supplemental Examinations | Monday 2nd May - Friday 12th May 2017 |
Postgraduate Orientation and Semester Dates
Semester Dates 2016/2017
Autumn Semester (Semester One)
| Orientation Dates: | To Be Confirmed |
| Autumn Semester Dates: | Monday 12th September - Friday 2nd December 2016 |
| Study Review Week: |
Monday 5th December - Friday 9th December 2016 |
| Autumn Examinations: | Saturday 10th December - Wednesday 21st December 2016 |
| Christmas Recess: | Saturday 24th December - Sunday 15th January 2017 |
Spring Semester (Semester Two)
| Spring Semester Dates: | Monday 16th January - Friday 7th April 2017 |
| Easter Recess: | Saturday 8th April - Sunday 23rd April 2017 |
| Study Review Week | Monday 24th April - Friday 28th April 2017 |
| Spring/Summer Examinations | Monday 1st May - Friday 12th May 2017 |