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Academic calendar

The Academic Calendar gives you an overview of dates for our 8 – 10 terms of each academic year. We have one undergraduate cohort intake in September of each year (before Academic Year 2020, our undergraduate intake was in May of each year).
Overview
Term dates
AY2024 onwards
AY2020 to AY2023
Before AY2020

AY2024 onwards

*Information correct as of 4 December 2024 and is subject to change.

 

 

* Before term starts in January, during the special term, SUTD students are encouraged to participate in the following:

  • Independent Activity Period (IAP) – This is a special three-week period where students, faculty members and staff can organise activities for the SUTD community. The aim of the IAP programme is to promote proactivity, creativity, interactivity and vibrancy among the SUTD community.
  • Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Programme (UPOP) – Find out more information about UPOP

^ Global Exchange Programme (GEXP): Students who embark on GEXP will transfer credits for Term 6 courses, except for ASD students who will transfer credits for Terms 7 and/or 8 courses. Students who embark on GEXP in Year 3 Sep – Dec (after Term 5) may opt to extend your stay in the host destination with an overseas internship (only for selected destinations), or undertake a 6 to 8 months internship (Year 3 Jan – Year 4 Aug). Students who embark on GEXP in Term 6 may choose to extend yourstay in the host destination with an overseas internship in Year 4 May – Aug. ASD students will only be allowed to embark on GEXP in Year 3 Sep – Dec (after Term 5) as you must complete Term 6 in SUTD. Refer to the GEXP page for more details.

 

# Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP): ASD students are not eligible for SUSEP as you must complete Term 6 in SUTD. Find out more about local exchange/Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP)

 

 

Important notes:

  • No classes on Wednesday and Friday afternoons to free up time for SUTD students to pursue Fitfh Row (co-curricular activities) and official programmes such as the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Programme (UPOP).
  • Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Week 14 are official designated days for final examinations effective September 2019 onwards. Saturday is designated for exam if required.
  • Students are to ensure of their availability during Week 1 – 6, Week 8 – 14, Examination and Freshmore Bootcamp.

Public Holidays: