Term Dates, Term Times & Absence Reporting

Term Dates 2024-2025Academic Calendar 2024-2025Term Dates 2025-2026Academic Calendar 2025-2026Absence ReportingOpening TimesSnow and Severe Weather Information
TermDate
AutumnMonday 2nd September* – Thursday 24th October 2024*

Students return on Wednesday 4th September 2024

Half Term: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024

Monday 4th November – Friday 20th December 2024
SpringThursday 2nd January* – Friday 14th February 2025*

Students return on Monday 6th January 2025

Half Term: Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 2025

Monday 24th February – Friday 4th April 2025

Easter Break: Monday 7th April – Friday 18th April 2025
SummerTuesday 22nd April – Tuesday 24th June 2025

Please note there is no half-term break in the Summer Term

Please note that the College is closed on Bank Holidays.

*Learning and Teaching Development Days (non-student days): 02/09/24, 25/10/24, 03/01/25 and 29/01/25

University Centre Colchester Term Dates 2024 – 2025:

Semester 1: Monday 23rd September 2024 – Friday 24th January 2025
Registration and Induction: Thursday 19th September 2024

Reading Week: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024

Christmas Break: Monday 23rd December 2024 – Friday 3rd January 2025

Semester 1 restart (Assessment/Tutorials/Examinations): Monday 6th January – Friday 17th January 2025

Inter-Semester Break/Marking: Monday 20th January – Friday 31st January 2025

Semester 2: Monday 3rd February – Friday 30th May 2025
Reading Week: Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 2025

Easter Break: Monday 7th April – Friday 18th April 2025

Semester 2 restart: Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 16th May 2025

Assessment/Tutorials/Examinations: Monday 19th May – Friday 30th May 2025

Academic Calendar

TermDate
AutumnMonday 1st September* – Thursday 23rd October 2025*

Students return on Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Half Term: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2025

Monday 3rd November – Friday 19th December 2025
SpringMonday 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
SummerMonday 13th April – Tuesday 26th June 2026

Please note there is no half-term break in the Summer Term

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
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 39th May 2026

Academic Calendar

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 and Twitter. 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 and Twitter)

The official Colchester Institute Facebook and Twitter social media accounts will post announcements and updates as necessary. An automated response will be scheduled to answer any private messages regarding snow closure.