| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Monday 1st September* – Thursday 23rd October 2025* Students return on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Half Term: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025 Monday 3rd November – Friday 19th December 2025 |
| Spring | Monday 5th January – Friday 13th February 2026* Half Term: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February 2026 Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th March 2026 Easter Break: Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April 2026 |
| Summer | Monday 13th April – Friday 22th May 2026 Half Term: Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May 2026 Monday 1st June – Friday 3rd July 2026 |
Please note that the College is closed on Bank Holidays.
*Learning and Teaching Development Days (non-student days): 01/09/25, 02/09/25, 24/10/25 and 28/01/26
University Centre Colchester Term Dates 2025 – 2026:
| Semester 1: Monday 23rd September 2025 – Friday 24th January 2026 |
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| Registration and Induction: Thursday 18th September 2025 Reading Week: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025 Christmas Break: Friday 19th December 2025 – Friday 2nd January 2026 Semester 1 restart (Assessment/Tutorials/Examinations): Monday 5th January – Friday 16th January 2026 Inter-Semester Break/Marking: Monday 19th January – Friday 30th January 2026 |
| Semester 2: Monday 2nd February – Friday 29th May 2026 |
| Reading Week: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February 2026 Easter Break: Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April 2026 Semester 2 restart: Monday 13th April – Friday 15th May 2026 Assessment/Tutorials/Examinations: Monday 18th May – Friday 29th May 2026 |
Students must report absences using our online reporting form, which is accessed through the Learner Hub.
Simply click on the button below to login and enter your details.
Please try to ensure that you make your report before 9am on the day of your absence
Please note: Students need to notify their tutor directly for lateness notifications.
The gates for the College Campuses are opened from 6am, with classrooms and facilities opening at their stated times.
For information on Library Opening Times please click here.
Reception and Switchboard
| Effective from 23rd May 2022, our opening times can be found below: | |
| TERM-TIME | |
| Monday | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
| Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 8:30am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm |
| NON TERM-TIME | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm |
To search for a number, please use our Telephone Directory.
In the event of Severe Weather Conditions.
Snow Days – The Snow Closure Process
As part of our Bad Weather Communication Process, Senior Managers will review the position as early as possible if we are considering a closure. The official decision to close is ultimately taken by our Principal and Vice-Principals.
Our campuses will only be closed if one or more of the following conditions apply:
- Insufficient first aid trained and fully qualified staff are able to travel in and ensure the safe running of the campus.
- Conditions on site are considered too dangerous for the safety of students and staff.
- Conditions are considered to be, or are expected to become too hazardous to travel later in the day.
If any of our sites are to close, a decision will be made by 6:45am and the following will apply:
- Pop-up information will display on the college website and updates will be posted on social media using Facebook. Please check for updates before starting your journey to college
- A message will be placed on the main telephone switchboard informing of the decision to close any of our campuses. (01206 712000)
Use of social media (Facebook)
The official Colchester Institute Facebook social media accounts will post announcements and updates as necessary. An automated response will be scheduled to answer any private messages regarding snow closure.
