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

January- June

Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

2 January

The semester starts only for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

8 January

Start of semester

Weeks 8-9

Re-sit examination all campuses

14-21 April*

No tuition (Easter*)

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

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)
11. august : Semester start for new students /1st-year students and student buddies

13. august: Semester start for all students/2nd og 3rd-year students)

Week 40-41

Re-sit examinations

Week 47-51

Ordinary examination period

19 December 

Last day of the autumn semester

NB: Some exams may take place outside the examination period

 

Spring semester 2026

January-June

Ongoing examination process for the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

7 January

Start of semester

Weeks 8-9

Re-sit examination all campuses

30 March-6 April

No tuition (Easter)

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.

 


Karen Margrethe Kobro Drangevåg
31 00 85 46
Send email