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Term dates

Solent University splits the academic year into three terms: the autumn term, the spring term and the summer term.

First year students start the autumn term a week earlier than other students, giving them a chance to enjoy welcome week and settle into life here on campus.

Standard undergraduate term dates 2026/27

  • Autumn term: Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026
  • Spring term: Monday 4 January 2027 to Thursday 25 March 2027
  • Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 14 May 2027

Standard postgraduate term dates 2026/27

  • Autumn term: Monday 28 September 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026
  • Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 7 May 2027
  • Summer term: Monday 10 May to Friday 17 September 2027

To download the full 2026/27 academic calendar, please follow the link below:

Academic calendar 2026/26

Standard undergraduate term dates 2025/26

  • Autumn term: Monday 22 September 2025 to Friday 12 December 2025
  • Spring term: Monday 5 January 2025 to Friday 27 March 2026
  • Summer term: Monday 13 April to Friday 15 May 2026

Standard postgraduate term dates 2025/26

  • Autumn term: Monday 22 September 2025 to Friday 9 January 2026
  • Spring term: Monday 12 January to Friday 8 May 2026
  • Summer term: Monday 11 May to Friday 18 September 2026

To download the full 2025/26 academic calendar, please follow the link below:

Academic calendar 2025/26