Dear Student
We hope that you and yours are keeping well at this time.
Following recent meetings of Academic Council, we are writing to you with an update on the academic calendar for 2021-2022.
Please see the following table for Semester 1/Term 1 start dates across MTU:
Student Cohort |
Semester 1/Term 1 Start Date |
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Full-time undergraduate programmes |
1st year |
Mon. 27 Sept. 2021 (based on the timelines advised by CAO regarding CAO offers) |
Continuing students |
Mon. 20 Sept. 2021 |
|
Full-time taught postgraduate programmes |
Mon. 20 Sept. 2021 |
|
Part-time programmes (undergraduate; taught postgraduate) |
Mon. 20 Sept. 2021 |
|
Craft Apprenticeships (SOLAS) |
Mon. 27 Sept. 2021 |
|
MTU CSM Conservatoire Provision |
Mon. 6 Sept. 2021 |
There will be a common academic calendar across all campuses of the University up to Friday 17th December. This includes a Reading/Independent Learning Week, that being the week commencing Monday 25th October 2021.
At the time of writing, the start dates and examination dates for Craft Apprenticeships remain to be advised. We will update you once these details are made available.
Full-time undergraduate programmes (Stages 2 and above); taught postgraduate programmes; all part-time programmes
As per the above table, Semester 1 starts on Monday 20th September. Classes (including teaching, learning and assessment) will run to Friday 10th December. The Semester 1 Examination Session will run from Monday 13th December to Wednesday 22nd December inclusive. All planning of assessment and examinations will be in accordance with the prevailing public health guidelines.
Full-time undergraduate programmes – Stage 1
For first year students of full-time programmes, the Semester 1 start date is Monday 27th September, based on the timelines advised by CAO. Given the reduced teaching time for full-time 1st year students in 2021-2022, a 100% Continuous Assessment approach has been agreed by Academic Council. Thus, classes (including teaching, learning and assessment) will run to Friday 17th December. Please note that there may be some assessment over the period Monday 20th-Wednesday to 22nd December inclusive.
In Academic Year 2021-2022, the key dates for Semester 2 will vary across the campuses in some respects. Please see table below.
|
MTU Kerry |
MTU Bishopstown |
MTU CCAD |
NMCI |
MTU CSM |
Intersemester Break |
|
w.c. Mon. 17 Jan. |
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Semester 2 start date |
Mon. 17 Jan. |
Mon. 24 Jan. |
Mon. 17 Jan. |
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Sem. 2 Reading Week |
w.c. Mon. 28 Feb. |
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|
w.c. Mon. 21 Feb. |
Easter Break |
Weeks of Monday 11 and Monday 18 April 2022 |
Further details will be issued locally in due course.
In order to maximise the opportunity for an onsite event, possibly with restrictions on guests, the conferrings will be moved back from Autumn 2021 to early to mid January 2022. Dates will be advised by September. Please note that graduands can obtain a transcript of results and, where necessary, request a letter confirming eligibility to graduate. The date of ratification of examination results by Academic Council is the date of award, as stated on the parchment. Thus
Term 1
Start date: Mon. 27 Sept. 2021
Finish dates:
Fri. 3 Dec. 2021 (10 week blocks)
Fri. 10 Dec. 2021 (11 week blocks)
Term 2
Start date: Tue. 4 Jan. 2022
Finish dates:
Fri. 11 Mar. 2022 (10 week blocks)
Fri. 18 Mar. 2022 (11 week blocks)
Spring Break
Mon. 21 Mar. 2022 to Fri. 1 Apr. 2022 incl.
Term 3
Start date: Mon. 4 Apr. 2022
Finish dates:
Fri. 10 Jun. 2022 (10 week blocks)
Fri. 17 Jun. 2022 (11 week blocks)
Lessons commence: Mon. 6 Sept. 2021
Midterm: Week commencing Mon. 25 Oct. 2021
Lessons end: Wed. 22 Dec. 2021
Lessons resume: Thur. 6 Jan. 2022
Midterm: Week commencing Mon. 21 Feb. 2022
Easter break: Weeks commencing Mon. 11 Apr. 2022 and Mon. 18 Apr. 2022
Final week of lessons: Week commencing Mon. 6 Jun. 2022
Overall, this continues to be a dynamic and evolving situation. We will update you on the situation as it develops.
Best regards,
Dr Brendan O’Donnell |
Dr Áine Ní Shé |