Term dates 2012/13
The University has three terms (also know as ‘semesters’): Autumn, Spring and Summer.
| Term dates for 2011/12 | |
|---|---|
| Autumn term (new students) | 19 Sept 2011 - 16 Dec 2011 |
| Autumn term (returning students) | 26 Sept 2011 - 16 Dec 2011 |
| Spring term (all students) | 9 Jan 2012 - 30 March 2012 |
| Summer term (all students) | 23 April 2012 - 29 June 2012 |
| Term dates for 2012/13 | |
|---|---|
| Autumn term (new students) | 17 Sept 2012 - 14 Dec 2012 |
| Autumn term (returning students) | 24 Sept 2012 - 14 Dec 2012 |
| Spring term (all students) | 7 Jan 2013 - 22 March 2013 |
| Summer term (all students) | 15 April 2012 - 5 July 2013 |
Download the Academic year calendar 2012/13 (.doc)
Welcome Week
Coming to university can be a nerve-wracking experience for even the most confident people. To help new students settle in and make friends the University organises a 'Welcome Week' (also known as 'Fresher's Week') at the start of the Autumn term.
Only first-year students are on campus during Welcome Week, with all other students arriving a week later.
Welcome Week gives new students the chance to settle into their accommodation, join the Students' Union's clubs and societies, get to know the University and city and - of course - meet other students and make new friends. A programme of Welcome Week events and activities will be made available in due course.
Ask Sunderland 
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