Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows important dates and events that form the framework for planning the academic year of study.
Contents
Spring semester 2024
January- June |
Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
2 January |
Semester start only for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
8 January |
Start of semester |
Weeks 8-9 |
Re-sit examination all campuses |
25 March- 1 April |
No tuition (Easter) |
Week 18-25 |
Ordinary examination period on all campuses |
1 May and 9 May | Public holidays |
10 May | No tuition (extra day off between offical public holiday and the weekend) |
17 May and 20 May | Public holidays |
20 June | Last day of the academic year |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period
Autumn semester 2024
August - December |
Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
Week 32 | Re-sit examinations for progression subjects |
12 August | Start of studies (the first day of the academic year) |
Week 40-41 |
Re-sit examinations |
Week 47-51 |
Ordinary examination period (up to and including 19 December) |
20 December |
Last day of the autumn semester |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period
Autumn semester 2023
August - November |
Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
Week 32 | Re-sit examinations for progression subjects |
14 August | Start of studies (the first day of the academic year) |
Week 40-41 |
Re-sit examinations |
Week 47-51 |
Ordinary examination period (up to and including 19 December) |
19 December |
Last day of the autumn semester |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period
Democracy period for students
USN has common democracy period for students at all 8 campuses. The democracy period is every Wednesday from 2pm for the rest of the day.
It is expected that the University of South- Eastern Norway ensures that students who hold student political positions, in the implementation of practical training, are given the opportunity to participate in events organized by the Student Parliament in South- Eastern Norway. Students must demonstrate that they are adequately progressing in their studies.