University Of Canterbury 2021

The key dates calendar lists important dates for the academic year such as semester dates and public and university holidays. 





See Key course dates to find out semester dates as well as the last days to withdraw.



2021

DATEEVENT/DEADLINEADD TO CALENDAR
05 JanuaryUC reopens for 2021
11 January2021 Summer Programme starts
08 FebruaryWaitangi Day Observed
12 FebruaryChinese New Year (not a Statutory holiday)
19 FebruaryRelease of results for summer school
22 FebruaryLectures start for semester one
01 AprilLectures end – mid semester break 
02 April – 25 AprilMid semester lecture break
02 AprilGood Friday
05 AprilEaster Monday
06 AprilUniversity holiday
14 AprilGraduation
16 AprilGraduation
26 AprilANZAC Day observed 
27 AprilLectures resume
04 JuneLectures end for semester one 
07 JuneQueen’s birthday
08 June – 11 JuneStudy break
14 June – 26 JuneSemester one examination period
28 June – 16 JulyMid-year break
09 JulyRelease of results for semester one 
12 July – 17 JulyAcademic Progress
19 JulyLectures start for semester two 
27 AugustLectures end – mid semester break
30 August – 10 SeptemberMid semester lecture break
13 SeptemberLectures resume 
22 OctoberLectures end for semester two
25 OctoberLabour Day
26 October – 29 OctoberStudy break
01 November – 13 NovemberSemester two and whole year examination period
12 NovemberShow day
15 NovemberSummer school starts 
04 DecemberRelease of results for semester two and whole year
15 DecemberDec Graduation
17 DecemberDec Graduation
17 DecemberLectures end – summer break
24 December – 05 JanuarySummer break – University holidays
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