Semester Calendar AY 2015-16
| Semester 1 | 03-Aug-15 | 04-Dec-15 | 18 weeks | |
| Orientation Week | 03-Aug-15 | 07-Aug-15 | 1 week | (No classes) |
| Teaching Weeks | 11-Aug-15* | 25-Sep-15 | 7 weeks | (Teaching Week 1 to 7) |
| Recess Week# | 28-Sep-15 | 02-Oct-15 | 1 week | |
| Teaching Weeks | 05-Oct-15 | 13-Nov-15 | 6 weeks | (Teaching Week 8 to 13) |
| Revision and Examination | 16-Nov-15 | 04-Dec-15 | 3 weeks | |
| Semester 1 Vacation | 07-Dec-15 | 08-Jan-16 | 5 weeks | |
| Semester 2 | 11-Jan-16 | 06-May-16 | 17 weeks | |
| Teaching Weeks | 11-Jan-16 | 26-Feb-16 | 7 weeks | (Teaching Week 1 to 7) |
| Recess Week# | 29-Feb-16 | 04-Mar-16 | 1 week | |
| Teaching Weeks | 07-Mar-16 | 15-Apr-16 | 6 weeks | (Teaching Week 8 to 13) |
| Revision and Examination | 18-Apr-16 | 06-May-16 | 3 weeks | |
| Semester 2 Vacation | 09-May-16 | 29-Jul-16 | 12 weeks | |
* Classes start on 11 Aug 15 (Tue) in Semester 1, due to National Day holiday in-lieu on 10 Aug 15.
# Research students in postgraduate programmes are expected to work on their research projects throughout the period of their candidature subject to the student terms, requirements and entitlements.
Special Terms Calendar AY 2015-16 (for Undergraduate Programmes only)
| Special Term I | | 09-May-16 | | 17-Jun-16 | 6 weeks | |
| Teaching Weeks | | 09-May-16 | | 10-Jun-16 | 5 weeks | (Teaching Week 1 to 5) |
| Revision & Examination | | 13-Jun-16 | | 17-Jun-16 | 1 week | |
| Special Term II | | 20-Jun-16 | | 29-Jul-16 | 6 weeks | |
| Teaching Weeks | | 20-Jun-16 | | 22-Jul-16 | 5 weeks | (Teaching Week 1 to 5) |
| Revision & Examination | | 25-Jul-16 | | 29-Jul-16 | 1 week | |
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Trimester Calendar AY 2015-16 (for Postgraduate Programmes only)
| Trimester 1 | 27 July 2015 | 23 October 2015 |
| Examination | 19 October 2015 | 23 October 2015 |
| Vacation | 26 October 2015 | 06 November 2015 |
| Trimester 2 (1st Half) | 09 November 2015 | 18 December 2015 |
| Vacation | 21 December 2015 | 01 January 2016 |
| Trimester 2 (2nd Half) | 04 January 2016 | 19 February 2016 |
| Examination | 15 February 2016 | 19 February 2016 |
| Vacation | 22 February 2016 | 26 February 2016 |
| Trimester 3 | 29 February 2016 | 27 May 2016 |
| Examination | 23 May 2016 | 27 May 2016 |
| Vacation | 30 May 2016 | 22 July 2016 |
Students in postgraduate programmes that do not follow the standard calendars are to check with their programme administrators.
University Key Events
| Convocation 2015 | 27 Jul to 3 Aug 15 | |
| Qualifying English Test (UG only) | 4 Aug 15 | |
| Freshmen Welcome Ceremony (UG only) | 6 to 7 Aug 15 | |
| NTU Fest | 29 Aug 15 | A signature event of NTU Students' Union |
| Union Day/Academic Council Meeting (UG only) | 10 Sep 15 | No classes for UG programmes from 1030 to 1430 hours |
| Celebrate NTU | 8 Mar 16 | Campus-wide celebratory event including the State of the University Address by President |
ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE UNIVERSITY
Public Holidays
Important Note:
Effective 2015, classes will proceed normally on the immediate Monday following a public holiday on Saturday.
Public Holidays 2015
Additional Information for Undergraduates
Please click here for Schedule of Key Academic Activities.
Attachment & Internship
Please refer to the Schedule for Attachment & Internship Programmes.
Notice to All Undergraduate NSmen
Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has advised that all undergraduate NSmen are liable to be called up for In-Camp Training (ICT). It has made a standing arrangement with the universities that undergraduate NSmen would be called up for In-Camp Training (ICT) only during specific parts of the university vacations. During these periods, the university will not conduct any compulsory academic programme. MINDEF will not grant deferment on the ground of academic commitments. The call-up periods are indicated in the table below:
| 1st | | 06 Jun to 31 Jul 2016 |
| 2nd | 7 Dec 15 – 3 Jan 16 | 20 Jun to 31 Jul 2016 |
| 3rd | | 20 Jun to 31 Jul 2016 |
| Duration | 4 weeks | 6 or 8 weeks |
Attachment programmes may overlap with the call-up period. NSmen students called up during their attachment can apply for leave and extend their attachment to make up for the period missed.
