Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows important dates and events that form the framework for planning the academic year of study.
Please note that there is no break from classes during the re-sit exam periods. It is encouraged to avoid scheduling mandatory activities that may conflict with re-sit exams.
Contents
Spring semester 2025
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January- June |
Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
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2 January |
The semester starts only for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
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8 January |
Start of semester |
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Weeks 8-9 |
Re-sit examination all campuses |
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14-21 April* |
No tuition (Easter*) |
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Week 19-25 |
Ordinary examination period on all campuses (5 May-18 June) |
| 1 and 2 May | No tuition (Public holiday and extra day off between official public holiday and the weekend) |
| 29 and 30 May | No tuition (Public holiday and extra day off between public holiday and the weekend) |
| 9 June | Public holiday |
| 11 June | The semester ends only for Faculty of Health and Social Sciences |
| 18 June | Last day of the academic year |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period
* Correction January 7, 2025: Changed from April 17-21 to April 14-21 due to Easter.
Autumn semester 2025
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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 |
| 11- 13 August |
Start of studies (the first day of the academic year) 13. 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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19 December |
Last day of the autumn semester |
NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period
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 (Easter) |
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Week 19-25 |
Ordinary examination period on all campuses (4 May-18 June) |
| 1 May | No tuition (Public holiday) |
| 14 and 15 May | No tuition (Public holiday and extra day off between public holiday and the weekend) |
| 18 May | No examination |
| 25 May | Public holiday |
| 18 June | Last day of the academic year |
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.