The Academic Year runs from September to August. Most programmes are organised on a semester basis with two semesters per academic year. Apprenticeship programmes may run on a different timetable. In certain cases, where work placement is involved, these dates may vary. If in doubt students should contact their relevant department office.
SEMESTER 1 - 2021 - September to December |
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| 6 September | Monday |
Semester 1 starts for 4th year Nursing & Midwifery Students |
| 7 September | Tuesday |
Part-time course Information Evening
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| 13 September | Monday |
Semester 1 starts for 2nd and 3rd year Nursing & Midwifery and 2nd year early childhood studies
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| 16 - 17 September | Thursday - Friday |
2nd Year Re-Freshers (Welcome back on campus) |
| 20 September | Monday | Semester 1 starts for all other continuing students |
| 23 - 24 September | Thursday-Friday |
1st Year Induction (1st years only on campus) Semester 1 starts for all 1st Year Students |
| 27 September | Monday |
Start Date for Apprentice Block |
| 25 October | Monday - Friday |
Study/Reading Week |
| 15 — 20 November | Monday — Saturday | |
| 17 December | Friday | Semester 1 ends |
| TBC | TBC | Conferring / Graduation |
Institute Closes 24 December 2021Re-Opens 4th January 2022 |
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SEMESTER 2 - 2022 - January to August |
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| 4 January | Tuesday | Start date for Apprentice Block |
| 5 January | Wednesday | Start Date for Winter Examinations |
| 15 January | Saturday |
CAO Information Morning |
| 24 January | Monday |
Semester 2 begins |
| 4 April | Monday | Start date for Apprentice Block |
| 8 April | Friday | Classes finish for Easter |
Institute Closes 15 April 2022Institute Re-opens 19 April 2022 |
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| 25 April | Monday | Classes recommence after Easter |
| 20 April | Wednesday | Spring Open Day |
| 6 May | Friday | Semester 2 ends |
| May | TBC | Virtual Open Day |
| 9-20 May | Monday-Friday (inclusive) | Summer Examinations |
*While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this calendar, the Institute reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to details and cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or omissions.
