Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows important dates and events that form the framework for planning the academic year of study.
There is no break from teaching during the resit exam periods, and learning activities can therefore be conducted during these weeks. However, academic staff cannot expect access to rooms, as exam administration will be prioritized. It is also important to consider students' overall workload and their need for study days during periods with multiple exams. Academic staff are therefore encouraged to avoid mandatory activities or attendance requirements that may conflict with resit exams.
Contents
Spring semester 2026
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January-June |
Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
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7 January |
Start of semester |
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Weeks 8-9 |
Re-sit examination all campuses |
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30 March-6 April |
No tuition or examination (Easter) |
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Week 19-25 |
Ordinary examination period on all campuses (4 May-18 June) |
| 1 May | No tuition or examination (Public holiday) |
| 14 and 15 May | No tuition or examination (Public holiday and extra day off between public holiday and the weekend) |
| 18 May | No examination |
| 25 May | No tuition or examination (Public holiday) |
| 18 June | Last day of the academic year |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period. All exams must be completed within the academic year.
Autmn semester 2026
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August - December |
Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
| Week 32 | Re-sit examinations for progression subjects |
| 10- 11 August |
Start of studies (the first day of the academic year) 10 August : Semester start for new students /1st-year students and student buddies 11 August: Semester start for all students/2nd og 3rd-year students) |
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Week 40-41 |
Re-sit examinations |
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Week 47-51 |
Ordinary examination period |
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18 December |
Last day of the autumn semester |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period. All exams must be completed within the academic year.
Spring semester 2027
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January-June |
Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
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6 January |
Start of semester |
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Weeks 8-9 |
Re-sit examination all campuses |
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22 March-29 March |
No tuition or examination (Easter) |
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Week 19-25 |
Ordinary examination period on all campuses (4 May-18 June) |
| 1 May | No tuition or examination (Public holiday) |
| 6 and 7 May | No tuition or examination (Public holiday and extra day off between public holiday and the weekend) |
| 17 May | No tuition or examination (Norway's National day and Public holiday) |
| 18 May | No examination the day after National Day |
| 16 June | Last day of the academic year |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period. All exams must be completed within the academic year.
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.